- In addition to the dairy meal, one should eat a meat meal on Shavuot day as one does on every Yom Tov.
- The best way to accomplish both of these concepts is to first eat a dairy meal (or kiddush), recite the grace after meals, wait a half hour or an hour and then have a meat meal.
- The tablecloths should be changed between the two meals, and a new loaf of bread (if one is washing for both meals) should be served.
- Some do not wash for the dairy meal but rather eat it as a “Kiddush,” and then wash for the second meal. They should recite the bracha acharonah (concluding blessing) before beginning the meat meal.
- It is customary for Ashkenazim to wait six hours after eating hard, aged cheese before consuming meat. This includes Parmesan and Swiss cheese (see footnote).
- In some communities it is customary to eat a dairy meal on the night of Shavuot and a meat meal on the day of Shavuot.
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- Yemei PrishaAn explanation of the historical practice of couples separating before the giving of the Torah and its application in modern times.
- Erev ShavuotA concise guide to the customs and preparations for Erev Shavuot, including haircuts, immersion in the Mikvah, and other traditional practices.
- UpsherinishLearn about the Chabad custom of postponing a boy's first haircut to Erev Shavuot if his third birthday falls between Lag Ba'Omer and Shavuot.
- Trees and FlowersAn overview of the customs and laws regarding decorating homes and synagogues with greenery, flowers, and trees on Shavuot, including relevant halachic rulings.
- Tzedaka for the HolidayA guide to the essential mitzvah of providing holiday necessities for the poor, emphasizing the importance of supporting the needy during Shavuot celebrations.
- CandlesPractical guidelines for lighting Yom Tov and Yizkor candles on Shavuot, including the Lubavitcher Rebbe's advice for young girls starting the mitzvah.
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- First Night of ShavuotA concise guide to the prayers, candle lighting, and customs for the first night of Shavuot, including specific instructions for the evening service and Kiddush