Shavuot
Why Ruth on Shavuot?
The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.
Ruth… In Other Words
Last summer, when I joined Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel (ASBI), the local Modern Orthodox synagogue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, I discovered ...
Why Do So Many Jews Ignore Shavuot?
Shavuot has become the Rodney Dangerfield of Jewish holidays.
Finding the Calling of My Soul, A Conversion Story
Sometimes your soul knows, before your mind, where it needs to go.
Grilled Potato Salad with Black Beans and Goat Cheese
A lighter, mayo-free potato salad.
Whatever Happened to the Ten Commandments?
Why this central part of the Torah is not in our daily liturgy.
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.
What Are Pilgrimage Festivals?
Three major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Unifying Towards Redemption
We can achieve redemption only when striving for unity, holiness, and justice.
