Jewish

Commemorates receipt of the Torah on Mount Sinai.

Date details: Begins at sundown on the first day listed and ends at nightfall of the final day listed.

General practices: Prayer in synagogue and festive meals. Evening of devotional programs and studying the Torah, lighting of Yahrzeit memorial candle at sundown on the second night of Shavuot. Refraining from certain activities that are defined as work, including (depending on the level of observance): the use of electricity and electrical devices, use of cell phones and computers, riding in a car or public transportation, and writing.

Potential accommodations: Avoid scheduling important academic deadlines, events, and activities on these days. (Kosher basics—although it is customary to eat dairy).