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Articles by My Jewish Learning
Shavuot 101
Shavuot commemorates the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.
How to Convert to Judaism
The process varies from movement to movement, but certain rituals are common to all of them.
Jewish Business Ethics in Practice
Jewish Business Ethics in Practice. Judaism and Business Ethics. Jewish Work and Commerce.
Shavuot Themes and Theology
This holiday has agricultural, historical and religious significance.
Shavuot At Home
Shavuot at Home. Shavuot, Receiving the Torah. Featured Articles on Shavuot. Jewish Holidays.
Shavuot In the Community
Some of the customs associated with this holiday display remnants of the agricultural tradition.
Shavuot History
History of Shavuot. Shavuot, Receiving the Torah. Featured Articles on Shavuot. Jewish Holidays.
Israeli Music History
Music in modern-day Israel has a rich history reaching back to the years before the founding of the State.