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160th day and 24th week in 1970
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Shavout
Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the wheat harvest in Israel and the day the Torah was given to the Israelites at Mount Sinai. It is observed by engaging in all-night study of the Torah, reading the Book of Ruth, and partaking in festive meals that often include dairy foods. Synagogues are adorned with greenery, symbolizing the new harvest and the Mount Sinai revelation. This holiday offers a time for reflection, gratitude, and joyous community gatherings. Shavuot is not only a celebration of the physical harvest but also an acknowledgment of the spiritual bounty and wisdom imparted through the Torah, playing a significant role in Jewish culture and religious practice.
Day Information
This day was 19922 days ago, today is 12/24/2024.
Moon: waxing, moon phase is first quarter, age 5.7 days, new moon July 3, full moon June 19.
Date ISO 8601 format: 1970-06-09T23:11:52-07:00
UTC date and time: 1970-06-10 06:11:52
Unix time: 13846312
Sun information in Los Angeles
Sunrise: 5:39 AM
Sunset: 8:04 PM
At zenith: 12:52 PM
Length of day: 14h 25m