The Giving of the Torah Keeps on Going and Going!

Wanted - Both Types of Ethics

Why is the night of Shavuot called "Tikun Leil Shavuot?"

Conversion and the Giving of the Torah

For Shavuot: "Rav Kook on The Necessity for Humility to Learn Torah"

Humility is always important but Rav Kook stresses here and proves it's essential necessity for Torah study.

What My Wife Cooks – I Eat!

From the book The Father of Israel

Two men arguing amongst themselves as to whether one should eat meat or dairy dishes on the night of Shavuot. As they heard the sound of Rabbi Eliyahu’s car approaching, they thought to themselves to ask Rabbi Eliyahu’s opinion on the matter.

Shavuot Torah Stats

Some worthwhile facts to know for the upcoming Shavuot 2022 holiday

How To Truly Be Free

Shavuot and Pesach are connected by the Omer counting period, which leads up to the Receiving of the Torah. This holy day should be utilized for Torah study to the best of one's ability.

What Is “Akdamut?”

The Revelation at Sinai - the War with Gaza

As one man with one heart, that is how we received the Torah and how we face our enemies.

The custom of dairy products on Shavuot

There is something special when it comes to customs. Sometimes their effect is stronger than that of mitzvot.

How Many Times Did We Receive the Torah

An Open-ended Celebration

Of all the holidays of the Jewish calendar year, Shavuot is the shortest – celebrated only for one day. Many times, this holiday somehow leaves people feeling unfulfilled by what they had hoped to be a spiritual and joyful experience.

Time To Stop and Think!

Translated by Hillel Fendel

This mental process of "stopping" in order to undergo the experience in a deep and personal manner, is very important particularly for our generation, immersed as it is in externals and constant racing.

Must I Eat Dairy Foods on Shavuot, & Why?

In the Shadow of the King

Once, there was a man who passed away and left just one item to his favorite granddaughter. It was a photograph, clearly a very old photograph, of a young boy standing in a field. The girl was puzzled, "who is this boy, and why is this my inheritance?"

The Cheese Factory

It is a common custom to have special milchig meals in honor Shavuos; thus, I am sharing with you an article on the halachic issue of gevinas akum.

When Should We Use Facts, Logic or Kabbala in Learning Torah?

Ein Aya Shabbat 4 7

Ein Aya Shabbat 4 7

Don't Just be Religious: Be Godly!

Two Ways that Learning Torah Brings Us Closer to God:

In general there are 3 ways of coming close to God: most common, either through emotion or intellect, but then Judaism adds: or to be "similar" [=close] to Him. The greatest gift that He could give us is the "Tzelem Elohim", or capability of imitateo dei, being Godly. The she'ur discusses the advantages & disadvantages of each approach to Him. Most importantly, we can't understand His Essence, but we can amd should understand His actions. This is the ultimate in both the Rambam's rational and also the kabbalistic approach to Judaism. Rav Kook explains that the 13 traits of God, as well as the 10 sfirot, all detailus what to emulate. This has far-reaching ramifications for prayer, study as well as defining our goal and potential in life!

Rus, David, and the Prohibition of Marrying Moavites