shavuot

From Sinai to schism.

The Jews accepted the Torah with the statement "naaseh v'nishma" -- we will do and we will hear.

Passover and Shavuot are part of one spiritual journey.

This minor holiday — known for bonfires, weddings and haircuts — takes place about a month after Passover.

Why this central part of the Torah is not in our daily liturgy.

Shavuot has no specific rituals because it is all about receiving God's Torah.

An analysis of the book read on Shavuot.

Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.

In mystical terms, this is a period of time leading to the unification of the male and female aspects of the Divine.

Rabbinic tradition sees her as a virtuous woman who is rewarded for her behavior.