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.
The Book of Ruth is much more than a story about one woman’s conversion to Judaism and love for the Jewish people. Many laws and customs are based on her experiences.
Watch this amazing video - actually, it's a crash course - that teaches you about the holiday that celebrates the most profound moment in Jewish history!
Shavuot is one of the three pilgrimage festivals, together with Passover and Sukkot. Yet unfortunately, there are many Jews who really have to stop and think when asked what Shavuot is all about.
Every morning a Jew should wake up and feel fortunate to have the Torah and the opportunity to observe its commandments. We remember this even more so on Shavuot.
It is ironic that Shavuot is such a little-known holiday. Because in fact, Shavuot commemorates the single most important event in Jewish history - the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai.
As we celebrate the giving of the Torah to the Jewish People, we also appreciate our status as children of God, which strengthened our 'case' against the angels.