Shavuot
Commemorates receipt of the Torah on Mount Sinai (two of three pilgrimage festivals).
Date Details: Begins at the evening of the first day, and ends the evening of the last day.
General Practices: Evening of devotional programs and studying the Torah, lighting of Yahrzeit memorial candle at sundown on the second night of Shavuot.
Recommended Accommodation
Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events and activities. Provide food accommodation as requested. (Kosher restrictions apply—although it is customary to eat dairy).