Shavuot (pronounced Shah-voo-OTE), Hebrew for “weeks,” has been observed since biblical times. It marks the passing of seven ...

It was the collision of Israel’s past with its present and future. The offerings may have been meager. The dairy dishes improvised. But the spirit was resolute.

By adding Purim to the duo of Passover and Shavuot, this trio reminds us that hiddenness is not static. It is dynamic.

Although short and simple this act of bringing the new wheat harvest to the Temple was extremely important and brought blessing on the new harvest and allowed the new grain to officially be used in ...

Purim is a festive holiday, also without a work restriction, near the end of winter. It commemorates the narrow Jewish escape ...

Observing Shavuot in Boulder after an antisemitic attack on Sunday, a lesson about understanding disparate beliefs hit one writer powerfully.

Rabbi Daniel Bouskila is the international director of the Sephardic Educational Center.

Itzik, father of the hostage Eitan Horn, shares his difficult feelings regarding the renewed offensive in Gaza and the lack of information about the hostages.

The Book of Ruth, focusing on loving-kindness (chesed), is read during Shavuot. Ruth's acts of kindness and devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi, are highlighted. The story emphasizes the ...

What Is Shavuot? the Jewish Festival That Started Hours After Boulder, Colorado, Attack Sunday afternoon's attack in Boulder, Colorado, took place hours before the start of a major Jewish festival ...