Shavuot, also known as the Feast of Weeks, holds
significant cultural and religious importance in Jewish tradition. One of the
prominent customs during Shavuot was offering the first fruits, known as Bikkurim, to
the Temple in Jerusalem. These agricultural offerings symbolize gratitude for
the abundance of the land and its blessings.
This custom has revived after the
return of Jewish settlers to their ancestral homeland. The people of the Yishuv proudly
presented their bountiful crops during Shavuot.
Below
are pictures of children bringing their first fruits in ceremonies held towards
Shavuot.