Shavuot, also known as Pentecost, celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. This holiday occurs seven weeks after Pesach and is marked by the reading of the Ten Commandments and the Book of Ruth. Dairy foods, such as cheesecake and blintzes, are traditionally enjoyed during Shavuot. This simcha is a time to celebrate the gift of the Torah and the spiritual nourishment it provides.