First Fruits

The first fruits of Swords of Iron

Three major differences in the world before and after Simchat Torah.

Joy appears from giving. The first fruits narrative shows it.

Two haggadot, two promises. Commentators weigh in on the differences and similarities.

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: What was the significance of the ox? Why the golden horns and olive-twig crown? And why was the flute chosen?

Bringing bikurim conveys love of the Land and the realization that it is God’s gift to His nation. That message can still be felt today.

Farmers bringing their First Fruits to the Temple know what the Spies did not relate to.

What question was the farmer answering as he stood before the priests ( Kohanim) with his first fruit offering?

The law of the first fruits teaches a basic principle of Jewish ethics, that we should have a sense of gratitude and appreciation.

There is something illogical about the commandment of the firstborn. And why separate the first fruits from the rest?

As we approach Shavuot, there’s a battle going on in our garden over who — or what — will get our first fruits.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met children from the Valley of Springs Regional Council, who brought him "bikurim" (first fruits).