What is another word for shabuoth?
Pronunciation: [ʃˈabjuːˌɒθ] (IPA) 
Shabuoth, also known as Shavuot or Pentecost, is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This holiday marks the completion of the counting of the Omer, which begins on the second day of Passover. It also traditionally commemorates the harvest season in Israel. The term "Shavuot" means "weeks," referring to the seven-week period between Passover and Shavuot. Other synonyms for Shavuot include the Feast of Weeks and the Festival of Harvest. It is a time of prayer and reflection for the Jewish community, and is typically observed by fasting, attending synagogue services, and reading from the Book of Ruth.
