Counting the Omer, Shavuot
Shavuot celebrates the harvest and commemorates the giving of the Ten Commandments to the Jewish People on Mount Sinai. On Shavuot, Jews light candles, decorate with greenery, eat dairy food, study Torah, attend prayer services, and read the Book of Ruth.
All About Shavuot
The many names given in the Torah and Talmud for the Jewish Pilgrimage festival of Shavuot reflect something about the reasons that Jews "rejoice" on this day.
The many names given in the Torah and Talmud for the Jewish Pilgrimage festival of Shavuot reflect something about the reasons that Jews "rejoice" on this day.
How to Celebrate Shavuot
On Shavuot, Jews light candles, decorate with greenery, eat dairy food, study Torah, attend prayer services, and read the Book of Ruth.
On Shavuot, Jews light candles, decorate with greenery, eat dairy food, study Torah, attend prayer services, and read the Book of Ruth.
Shavuot and Torah
Shavuot, in addition to being a harvest festival, commemorates the Giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) to the Jewish People on Mount Sinai.
Shavuot, in addition to being a harvest festival, commemorates the Giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) to the Jewish People on Mount Sinai.
Shavuot and Jewish Learning, Dr. Josh Kulp
Professor Josh Kulp, Director of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, explains about how Talmud study can enrich our lives.
Professor Josh Kulp, Director of the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem, explains about how Talmud study can enrich our lives.
Shavuot Family Guides
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner, President of the Foundation for Family Education, offers Shavuot Guides for Families. The guides include background, stories, games and activities for the festival.
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner, President of the Foundation for Family Education, offers Shavuot Guides for Families. The guides include background, stories, games and activities for the festival.
Shavuot Food and Recipes
It is customary to eat dairy food on Shavuot. Enjoy these recipes for everything from cheese blintzes to lasagna to cheesecake.
It is customary to eat dairy food on Shavuot. Enjoy these recipes for everything from cheese blintzes to lasagna to cheesecake.
Shavuot Message: Affirmation of Faith and Personal Gratitude
Dr. Jonathan Mirvis, International Director of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Institute, writes about the message of Shavuot. The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is an implicit festival with the theme of personal gratitude to God.
Dr. Jonathan Mirvis, International Director of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Institute, writes about the message of Shavuot. The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is an implicit festival with the theme of personal gratitude to God.
Shavuot Message: Celebrating our Jewish Past and our Jewish Future
Dr. Jonathan Mirvis, International Director of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Institute, writes about the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Given the threat of assimilation and the importance of strengthening Jewish identity today, Shavuot – one of the least known and celebrated Jewish holidays - should be used to educate Jews about the importance of Jewish peoplehood, Judaism and Israel.
Dr. Jonathan Mirvis, International Director of the Florence Melton Adult Mini-School Institute, writes about the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Given the threat of assimilation and the importance of strengthening Jewish identity today, Shavuot – one of the least known and celebrated Jewish holidays - should be used to educate Jews about the importance of Jewish peoplehood, Judaism and Israel.
Shavuot: Torah as Sweet as Honey, Rabbi Professor David Golinkin
Rabbi Professor David Golinkin, President of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, writes about beautiful customs associated with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
Rabbi Professor David Golinkin, President of the Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, writes about beautiful customs associated with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
Aish.com: Shavuot
Aish.com provides comprehensive information about Shavuot, that focues on celebrating the giving on the Torah on Mount Sinai over 3,000 years ago.
Aish.com provides comprehensive information about Shavuot, that focues on celebrating the giving on the Torah on Mount Sinai over 3,000 years ago.
Chabad.org: Celebrating the Giving of the Torah
Chabad offers well-organized basic (guide) and more advanced (insight) information about the festival of Shavuot. Holiday recipes and material for children is also included.
Chabad offers well-organized basic (guide) and more advanced (insight) information about the festival of Shavuot. Holiday recipes and material for children is also included.
Hillel: Shavuot
Hillel offers Shavuot material to the college-age audience. The site includes articles such as "Shavuot, Ruth, and Reaping Loving-Kindness", "It's Time to Receive the Torah ... Again", And "Understanding Shavuot."
Hillel offers Shavuot material to the college-age audience. The site includes articles such as "Shavuot, Ruth, and Reaping Loving-Kindness", "It's Time to Receive the Torah ... Again", And "Understanding Shavuot."
Jewish Heritage Online Magazine
Find Shavuot Basics, Meanings of Shavuot, The Use of Symbolism and Hidden Messages in the Book of Ruth, Floral Traditions of Shavuot, Culinary Art of Shavuot, Popular Shavuot Songs and much more. The Many Faces of Ruth is a gallery of artwork depicting the character of Ruth.
Find Shavuot Basics, Meanings of Shavuot, The Use of Symbolism and Hidden Messages in the Book of Ruth, Floral Traditions of Shavuot, Culinary Art of Shavuot, Popular Shavuot Songs and much more. The Many Faces of Ruth is a gallery of artwork depicting the character of Ruth.
Jewish Outreach Institute: Shavuot
Jewish Outreach Institute provides a light and modern view of the Shavuot festival.
Jewish Outreach Institute provides a light and modern view of the Shavuot festival.
Judaism 101: Shavu'ot
For succinct, basic information about Shavuot, click on Judaism 101's Shavuot page.
For succinct, basic information about Shavuot, click on Judaism 101's Shavuot page.
Mechon Mamre: Text of the Book of Ruth
It is customary to read the Book of Ruth during morning prayer services on Shavuot. Mechon Mamre provides an English translation of the four chapters of the Book of Ruth.
It is customary to read the Book of Ruth during morning prayer services on Shavuot. Mechon Mamre provides an English translation of the four chapters of the Book of Ruth.
MyJewishLearning.com: Shavuot
My Jewish Learning covers Shavuot as a holiday with few rituals but deep meaning, all-night study sessions, the Ten Commandments and more.
My Jewish Learning covers Shavuot as a holiday with few rituals but deep meaning, all-night study sessions, the Ten Commandments and more.
National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP): Shavuot
NJOP offers a succinct outline describing the Shavuot holiday to those who have little knowledge about it. The outlines includes festival laws and customs. It also includes a link to a colorful summary of the Book of Ruth.
NJOP offers a succinct outline describing the Shavuot holiday to those who have little knowledge about it. The outlines includes festival laws and customs. It also includes a link to a colorful summary of the Book of Ruth.
OU.org: Shavuot
The Orthodox Union offers more advanced text and audio lectures about Shavuot.
The Orthodox Union offers more advanced text and audio lectures about Shavuot.
The Jewish Magazine: Shavuot
Avi Lazerson describes the celebration of the anniversary of the giving of the Torah.
Avi Lazerson describes the celebration of the anniversary of the giving of the Torah.
Torah Tots: Shavuot Fun & Games
No one offers more colorful and fun Jewish holiday information for kids than Torah Tots. Torah Tot's Shavuot site includes holiday recipes, fun and games, coloring pages, greeting cards, The Story of Ruth and more!
No one offers more colorful and fun Jewish holiday information for kids than Torah Tots. Torah Tot's Shavuot site includes holiday recipes, fun and games, coloring pages, greeting cards, The Story of Ruth and more!
Torah.org: Shavuos
Project Genesis offers a varied collection of Divrei Torah on Shavous.
Project Genesis offers a varied collection of Divrei Torah on Shavous.
Wikipedia: Shavuot
Wikpedia provides comprehensive information about the festival of Shavuot.
Wikpedia provides comprehensive information about the festival of Shavuot.