68 Lessons
Shavuot "Love of Torah = Love of Israel"- for Shavuot
People often identify Judaism as just a religion, but upon examination, we see, even halachically and explicitly in the siddur, that the Torah is dependent upon Am Yisrael, Jewish nationalism.
Ein Ayah 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.
Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu 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.
The Giving of the Torah The Second Giving of the Torah
The giving of the Torah happens every year and if we merit we can achieve great things from these days.
Articles about Shavuot 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.
Shavuot 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.
Articles about Shavuot 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.
Shavuot 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.
Shavuot 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.
