Shavuot 2017
Everything you need to know about this holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah.
What Are Pilgrimage Festivals?
Three major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Why We Read The Book of Ruth on Shavuot
The connections between this story and the spring harvest festival.
This Week's Torah Portion
Bamidbar
In this Torah portion, God tells Moses to conduct a census of all the Israelite men over the age of 20. Moses takes up a second census to count all of the Levite men. God gives specific instructions to the Levites about their roles in the Tent of Meeting.
Featured Commentary
Be The Wilderness
With uncertainty comes unparalleled potential for expanding our horizons.
Videos @ MJL
Why Dairy on Shavuot?
A survey of the many explanations given for the tradition of eating milk products.
The History of Yiddish
Yiddish originated in Germany, but was eventually spoken by Jews all over Europe.
Recipes
27 Shavuot Recipe Ideas
Enjoy the holiday known for blintzes and cheesecake and all things creamy and cheesy.
How to Make Cheese Blintzes
Traditional crepes stuffed with sweet cheese and topped with homemade compote.
Quizzes
Book of Numbers Quiz
Test your knowledge of the fourth book of the Torah, known in Hebrew as Bamidbar.
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