Beyond its being an inspiring story, The Book of Ruth can be enjoyed as a moving example of how tradition can grow.

As a city kid in London, Ruth’s imagery—barley, gleaning, fields—felt foreign. Shavuot was about the beit midrash: all-night ...

Ruth’s great-grandson was King David, making her part of the dynasty which begot one of the most illustrious figures in ...

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This Shavuot, read Kelsey Osgood's 'Godstruck,' a reflection on her own unexpected Orthodox conversion to Judaism as well as ...

Life is extremely imperfect and challenging; the goal of the individual must be to overcome adversity and sorrow to achieve ...

The Jewish pilgrimage holiday, Shevuot (Festival of Weeks), occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. It begins Sunday night, June 2. All Jewish holidays and other significant Jewish days ...

Whether through Kabbalistic gatherings, heartfelt rituals, or a kitchen filled with cheese Danishes, Shavuot remains a ...