Let us take a look at the story of Ruth and see what Shavuot holiday inspiration we can 'glean' (no pun intended, for those who know the story) from it. 

Shavuot marks the day the Jewish people, who had been slaves in Egypt, received the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals.

The first Jew was essentially a convert!

Jerusalem Rabbi Dror Moshe Cassouto explains the connection between the Book of Ruth and the Festival of Shavuot.

Boaz, a great rabbinic leader described in the 'Book of Ruth,' made a small but significant change in Jewish custom, and it was the right thing to do!

Even the small, routine acts of kindness can be elevated and made equal to the greatest acts of self sacrifice.

We believe that not only was the written Word given at Mount Sinai, but so was the Oral law - the oral tradition.

Stand back, and watch the movie unfold – God is in control.

Never give up! There is always so much more that we can accomplish in life. We must never let anything get us down or prevent us from succeeding.