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Shavuot Shavuot is the Hebrew name for “weeks,” and re fers to
the Jewish festival marking the giving of the Torah at
Sinai. The Torah teaches that it was a seven-week pil-
grimage from the life of slavery in Egypt to the free-
dom at the foot of Mount Sinai. At this time, we read
the “Book of Ruth,” the story of a young Moa bite
woman who left her land and people to go with her
Jewish mother-in-law, Naomi, to the Land of Israel.

This holiday originally celebrated the completion of
the barley harvest, and occurs in late May or June. It
is traditional to decorate the home with fresh flowers
and leaves, as well as to eat dairy foods, such as
blintzes, cheesecake and ice cream. Confirmations cel-
ebrating the completion of additional years of Jewish
education beyond Bar or Bat Mitzvah are traditionally
held on Shavuot.

Tisha B’Av
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Tisha B’Av means the “Ninth of Av,” the Jewish month,
and refers to the day of fasting and mourning. It is the
darkest of all days in Jewish history, commemorating
the destruction of both the First and Second Temples
in Jerusalem, in addition to other calamitous events in
Jewish history. Tisha B’Av is marked by a 24-hour fast,
as well as by certain customs common to shivah, the
period of mourning following a death in a family. This
holiday occurs in the middle of summer, and is often
poignantly observed at Jewish summer camps.





THE
SHABBAT SUITE
AT LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER
P ROVI D I N G CO M FO R T
When you or a loved one needs the care or
services of a hospital, it’s comforting to know
that a premier medical center in your region
offers a peaceful space for families to observe
Shabbat and holidays.

Our comfortable and convenient Shabbat
Suite features:
At Lankenau Medical Center, our specialized
medical and surgical teams are skilled in
providing advanced care. We also understand
the importance of helping patients and families
through their physical, emotional, and
spiritual journey.

• 24/7 private kitchen and stocked pantry
• Two private bedrooms, each with two beds*
• Private bathrooms with shower
• Spacious lounge and private space
for minyan
At Lankenau, providing compassionate care has been
a tradition for more than 150 years.

To learn more about Shabbat services or to visit the Shabbat Suite at Lankenau Medical Center,
call 484.476.2020 or visit mainlinehealth.org/shabbat.

We look forward to helping ensure a comfortable Shabbat environment.

100 East Lancaster Avenue
Wynnewood, PA 19096
*Sleeping facilities available only during Shabbat and holidays.

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