If you are in Australia you can order a beautiful Kosher Hamper like this for Shavuot and other occasions. Go HERE to see more
Shavuot Gifts and Ideas
Some will argue that gift giving at Shavuot is not central to the holiday as it is primarily focused on the commemoration of the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. However, there are a few customs that are observed during this time.
One of the customs is to decorate the home and the synagogue with flowers and greenery. This is because the Torah is often compared to a beautiful garden, and the greenery is meant to symbolize the lushness and richness of the Torah.
The Kosher Hub has a beautiful range of gift ideas with the floral theme to make gift giving a treat
This floral table runner is an example of the beautiful garden flowers and greenery which does indeed symbolize the richness and lushness of the Torah.
The Lily of the Valley and other white flowers are a beautiful compliment to any Shavuot dining table
These can be purchased at The Kosher Hub’s Etsy store – Go HERE to see more
Shavuot Decorations
This Happy Shavuot wall hanging or pennant would look lovely in the dining room and features what Shavuot is most known for.
Milk and honey: In the Bible, the Land of Israel is often described as a land flowing with milk and honey. This image has become associated with Shavuot as well, and it is depicted in artwork as a way of symbolizing the sweetness and richness of the Torah.
Torah scrolls depicted here as the holiday celebrates the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. The Torah, which contains the sacred scriptures of Judaism, is the central focus of the holiday. In Jewish tradition, the Torah is written on parchment scrolls, which are carefully handcrafted and meticulously decorated.
The symbol of wheat is often associated with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot because it is a harvest festival that takes place at the end of the spring wheat harvest. In ancient times, Shavuot was an agricultural festival that celebrated the first fruits of the harvest, and it was a time of thanksgiving for the abundance of the land.
This wall hanging is available at The Kosher Hub on Etsy. Go HERE to view in store
Shavuot Seven Species Printable
The Seven Species of the Land of Israel that are traditionally associated with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot are the same as those associated with the holiday of Tu Bishvat. Both holidays celebrate the agricultural bounty of the Land of Israel, and the Seven Species are an important symbol of that bounty.
However, there are some differences in how the Seven Species are celebrated on each holiday. On Shavuot, the Seven Species are often incorporated into decorations and meals, as a way of celebrating the harvest and the giving of the Torah. On Tu Bishvat, the Seven Species are often the focus of a special Tu Bishvat seder, during which participants eat a variety of fruits and nuts and recite special prayers and blessings.
Overall, the Seven Species are a powerful symbol of the connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel, and they are celebrated on both Shavuot and Tu Bishvat as a way of honoring that connection and expressing gratitude for the bounty of the land.
To purchase this printable art work visit The Kosher Hub on Etsy HERE.
Shavuot Table Runners
Shavuot the Feast of Weeks
Shavuot is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible and the holiday is referred to as “the Feast of Weeks” (Chag HaShavuot) and its agricultural significance is emphasized. The passage instructs the Israelites to count seven weeks (or 49 days) from the time of the first barley harvest, and then to celebrate with a special offering of two loaves of bread made from the newly harvested wheat.
The book of Exodus also mentions the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, which is the other major theme of the Shavuot holiday.
The Kosher Hub have designed Shavuot decor around the “Feast of Weeks’ as it provides the foundational instructions for the holiday’s celebration and connects it to the agricultural and spiritual roots of the Jewish people.
Visit The Kosher Hub’s Etsy Store to view the range HERE
The Kosher Hub’s Shavuot Feast of Weeks Home Decor Range
Shavuot Wall Hangings
Shavuot Cards and Invitations
