Shavuot this year is very interesting.  First, because the true Shavuot can possibly fall on one of potentially eight or more different days depending on how one understands the subject of Biblical Timekeeping.  Most of the Church, based on Easter, coincidentally will be keeping Pentecost (Shavuot) on May 15th, 2005.  This day is one of two or three key dates Shavuot is kept in Messianic Jewish and Jewish congregations.

There is a difference in Messianic Jewish understanding this year. Some started Pesach (Passover) based on sighting of Abib barley in Israel.  Others were convinced to keep Pesach based on the traditional Jewish calendar.  The 50 day count to Shavuot depends on when we keep Pesach.

Our Heavenly Father describes in detail, although not express, His Biblical calendar in the scriptures.  Learn why it is critical to know how this works. 

First, Shavuot is one of three commanded pilgrimage festivals in the Bible.  Second, this was the day the Ten Commandments were given.  Third, this was the specific day the disciples waited to receive the anointing of the Holy Spirit (Ruach Hakodesh).  This day is also symbolic of the marriage covenant Elohim (God) entered into with His people.

The overnight is being offered in light of tradition.  In many Hebraic circles it is celebrated by a lengthy session from dusk to dawn.

The organizers of this program do not claim that May 15th is the true Shavuot, however, it appears to be the most pivotal date that many of us in the Body of Messiah can meet to fellowship and edify each other to learn more about this very important Holy Day.