Israel, the World, and the Torah

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.

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.

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.

A Real Jewish Princess

A magical parable about 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.

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.