Receiving the Torah

Shavuot in Modern Times

New ceremonies and rituals are introduced.

Special Challot

The bread traditionally associated with Shabbat may look different on Shavuot.

Shavuot Hymns

The focus is on the Jew's relationship with God and fulfilling God's commandments.

The Shavuot Marriage Contract

A Sephardic agreement between God and Israel

Shavuot History: Talmudic Development

How the Rabbis brought Sinai and the Torah to the center of what had been a harvest celebration.

Shavuot At Home

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Shavuot In the Community

Some of the customs associated with this holiday display remnants of the agricultural tradition.

Shavuot History

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The Lesson of Habakkuk

An interpretation of this reading explains why Israel received God's revelation.

Rugelach

Cream cheese cookies