What is another word for shavous?
Pronunciation: [ʃɐvˈuːz] (IPA) 
Shavous is a Hebrew word that signifies the festival of the first fruits. It is also known as Pentecost, which means fifty in Greek, as it occurs 50 days after the Passover. One synonym for Shavous is Feast of Weeks, which is derived from the seven weeks that are counted between Passover and this holiday. Another synonym for Shavous is Z'man Matan Toraseinu, which means the time of the giving of the Torah. This phrase represents the historical significance of the day, where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. Other common synonyms include Chag HaBikurim, Yom HaBikurim, and Atzeres. Each of these synonyms represents unique historical or spiritual aspects of the holiday, making it significant not just for Jewish believers but for people of all faiths.
