The Festival of Sukkot allows us to take a step back, to appreciate the material possessions that God has given us and to understand how to use them for spiritual means.
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!
Yesterday they were dropping their children off at school and checking in at work. Today, thousands of civilians are held hostage in their homes under unrelenting rocket fire. But they are not alone.
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.
Just in time for Shavuot, when Jews traditionally eat dairy foods, the pastry chef at Jerusalem's Waldorf Astoria shares his "ultimate cheesecake" recipe.
An Arab terrorist stabbed two Israelis in Jerusalem's Old City - the latest in a series of car terror attacks plaguing the capital and the surrounding area.
On the one hand, we are elevated, each soul, a precious and unique possession, and yet on the other, we should be indistinguishable as shifting sand. Which is right?
As Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, counting the days between Passover and Shavuot is seen as preparation for this awesome event.
Shiloh never had grand palaces, nor is it surrounded by massive walls. Yet it served as one of the most important spiritual and political centers for nearly 400 years.
For bread to be considered kosher, regardless of its ingredients, it must be parve. This means that it may not contain any dairy or meat ingredients whatsoever.
Every person and every tribe has its own unique role within the Jewish people. Not everyone can be the High Priest, but everyone can be a contributing member.