The festivities of Shavuot began Tuesday evening, with the kibbutzim and agricultural settlements throughout Israel displaying their first harvest.
By Ahiya Raved
The celebrations of the holiday of Shavuot began Tuesday evening. Among the main celebrations are many kibbutzim and moshavim, as Shavuot marks the harvest of the first fruits of the land and the receiving of the Torah.

Girls in Balfuria raise their arms skyward as the sun sets upon Moshav Balfuria – Photo: Jezreel Valley Regional Council’s Spokesperson’s Office
A large Shavuot ceremony was held Tuesday evening at Kibbutz Gan Shmuel, which was celebrating its 95th anniversary. Continue Reading »







