Celebrate
Shavuot In the Community
Some of the customs associated with this holiday display remnants of the agricultural tradition.
The Lesson of Habakkuk
An interpretation of this reading explains why Israel received God's revelation.
Checklist: Setting the Seder Table
Before launching into your seder, make sure you have everything you'll need.
Self-Deception
Before the Children of Israel enter the land, Moses cautions them against self-deception, an appropriate warning for the High Holidays as well.
How the Book of Esther Changed
Several Greek versions of the Purim story survive, along with the biblical text we read today.
Jewish Law, Shabbat and the World to Come
The school of Shammai constructed its version of the Sabbath laws on the basis of the notion that Shabbat is a foretaste of life in the perfect world, yet to come.
Why Observe Shabbat?
Modern Jewish thinkers explore new dimensions of what Shabbat observance can mean.
Keeping Faith
Just as the Israelites maintained their faith through nine plagues, we too should develop our ability to have faith in times of darkness.
Learning Through Teaching
By teaching our children about the Exodus, we gain a greater appreciation and more profound understanding of it ourselves.
What’s In A Miracle?
The miraculous experience of the Exodus and redemption inspires us to seek the miraculous presence of God in our daily lives.