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Shavuot’s Origins as a Wheat Harvest Festival
Holidays
Shavuot’s Origins as a Wheat Harvest Festival
by
Jordana Benami
'Shavuot isn’t really connected to dairy,' says Omri Paz, founder of Vegan Friendly, a leading Israeli vegan advocacy and certification agency.