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	Lauren Tuchman BellaOnline's Judaism Editor

Shavuot and Jewish Learning
Although Shavuot lacks specific mitzvot associated with it, a very popular custom on the first night of Shavuot is to remain awake, studying Torah.

Shavuot and the Book of Ruth
On Shavuot, the Book of Ruth (Megilat Rut) is read in synagogue during the morning or Shacharit service. Her story is one of friendship, loyalty and love, from which we can all learn much.

Story of the Ten Commandments [offsite link]
A concise explanation of the holiday of Shavuot, when the Ten Commandments were handed down at Mount Sinai.

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