News for Shavuot Chag Sameach!Arutz Sheva will be offline until Monday night in honor of the holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot: Seeing soundIsrael's first Chief Rabbi on the Sinai revelation: 'At their source, sound and sight are united.' Shavuot 5781 (2021):- Celebrate in spite of it allJust four days after the Six Day War was over, Jews celebrated Shavuot at the newly-liberated Western Wall. We must continue to celebrate. Safe room for the body, safe room for the soulA brief lesson from them in maintaining emotional health during this time. Acknowledging God: How does one connect to the light of Shavuot?The light of Shavuot gives us a chance to connect to the Torah, but how do we do this? The rabbis of Yeshiva website provide some ideas. The Book of Ruth: A Zionist story For ShavuotThe duality of Shavuot is prominent in the Book of Ruth. The time is the harvest and Ruth accepts the Torah.as the Jews did on Mt. Sinai. Rosh Hodesh Sivan Torah essayMay the unity experienced at Mount Sinai envelop us once again as we study Torah on the holiday of Shavuot celebrating that event.U of Penn refuses to move Shavuot commencement to another day1,600 sign petition, asking U of Penn to move commencement from Shavuot to another day, which is ignored by the school.Over 1,300 U of Penn Students sign petition to move graduation which is on ShavuotJewish students are upset over the school’s decision to hold its commencement ceremony on May 17, which is the first day of Shavuot. Changing seasons in Eretz YisraelTorah thoughts on Eretz Yisrael from young Religious Zionist yeshiva students:In Eretz Yisrael, even seasonal changes have deep meaning. From bitter to sweet: The virtue of Torah and the Jewish PeopleThose disregarding the value of nationalism and the Religious Zionists who embrace it, miss a fundamental and essential point in the Torah. Coming home from exile- praying once again in our synagoguesLike during all the exiles, G-d did not forget us in our Corona exile, helping make our 2 month exile a positive learning experience. Op-ed. Ruth, the righteous proselyteRuth's commitment catapults this convert into the center stage of Jewish eternity. Ambassador Friedman helps make cheesecake for the elderlyUS Ambassador to Israel David Friedman and his family join special online broadcast from Pantry Packers in Jerusalem to commemorate Shavuot. World’s chief rabbis issue joint call for Jews to set aside differences before shavuotLetter signed by seven chief rabbis calls on Jews worldwide to take practical steps to overcome both personal and communal conflicts. To receive the Torah, be like a desert!Mount Sinai was a humble mountain in a desolate desert. What does G-d's giving the Torah there try to tell us? The custom of dairy products on ShavuotThere is something special when it comes to customs. Sometimes their effect is stronger than that of mitzvot. Shavuot: He called it CinderellaShavu’ot is like a neglected treasure which nobody appreciates properly, though one day they will. Like Cinderella before the prince. The rule of law is crucial, but under pressureKen Abramowitz and Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld: 'Shavuot should be noted also by non-Jews, because it impacts 100% of world 7 billion population.'How to enhance your Shavuot during the coronavirus pandemicRabbi Lord Sacks and Chief Rabbi Mirviis present: A life of vertical & horizontal responsibility: Shavuot during the Coronavirus Pandemic Online Torah study session helped prepare for upcoming holiday of Shavuot'We pray that this historic event will bring a complete recovery to our people and the entire world,' organizers say. Rosh Hodesh Sivan Torah Essay: The wedding at Mount SinaiEvery Jewish wedding, Ashkenazi or Sephardi, small or large, lavish or simple, is a reminder of the Revelation at Mount Sinai. Prayer spaces at the Western Wall for Shavuot to be allocated by lotteryWith coronavirus social distancing restrictions in place, limited number of prayer spots at Western Wall to be offered by lottery. Ways of counting time: The Omer controversyAs the second part of the period of Counting the Omer begins, a deeper look at what it means. Event attended by tens of thousands missed by the mediaNational Religous news reporter Yair Sherki: 'It's amazing that in 2019, there can be a huge, unrecorded and undocumented mass event.' For Shavuot: The king's Torah scrollTorah from israel's first Chief Rabbi, who, presciently, talks about the obligations of the head of government in a Torah state. Thoughts for the Shavuot holiday. Israeli rabbis’ Shavuot learning program goes globalHundreds of learning sessions to take place in dozens of locations throughout Israel, as well as in India, Sweden and Greece. Shavuot: What's so special about the Torah?Rabbi Yitzchak Botton provides a deeper understanding of the greatness of the giving of the Torah. US universities hold alternative graduations for Jewish studentsChabad on Campus and Hillel work with university authorities to give observant Jewish students alternative graduations around country. Shavuot: Why did G-d give the Torah to the Jewish People?Rabbi Yitzchak Botton elucidates what the proper attitude should be when approaching the study of our divine Torah. Shavuot: A day with no ritualWhy are there no special mitzvas- like matza or shofar for other holidays - on this holiday? Oz Torah: ShavuotInsights into Judaism: The date of the holiday, foliage in shul, Book of Ruth, staying up all night to learn. Shavuot: Moshe's battle with the angelsRabbi Yitzchak Botton explains the importance of the Shavuot holiday. 'The day Hashem came back to his world to give us the Torah.' Just like any other country...The US does incorporates its founding majority religion into the state and so do we - our own way. This week's article in the Thank G-d for Israel series. Classy Cream CakeA velvety smooth cream layer nestled between a divine crust. A perfect Shavuout dessert! Kushner walks to White House on ShavuotTrump's Jewish son-in-law walks to White House on Shavuot for meeting after holiday prayers at synagogue. WATCH: Pre-Shavuot ceremony in Israeli kibbutzResidents of Kibbutz Rosh Tuzrim hold 'first fruits' Shavuot ceremony, celebrate birth of 35 new babies since last Shavuot. Israeli program brings religious, secular together on ShavuotShavuot classes in Israeli homes meant to bring religious, secular neighbors together 'Cheesecake is nice - but that's not the essence of the holiday'Chief Rabbi's special message before Shavuot: 'Main thing is to sit with the kids, learn, and remember - the Torah belongs to all of us.' Counting the Omer in the digital ageA new app is seeking to utilize the benefits of the digital age to expose the Jewish practice of 'counting the Omer' to a wider audience. Stories you missed over ShavuotAs the second day of Shavuot draws to a close in the Diaspora, here are some stories you might have missed over the weekend. 120,000 flood Israel's parks on ShavuotThousands of Israelis tour the country taking advantage of the long weekend and pleasant weather. IDF imposes closure on Judea-SamariaPalestinian Arab entry into Israel will not be allowed during Shavuot with the exception of humanitarian cases. Reinforcements at Kotel after terror attackJerusalem police beef up security personnel on and around Temple Mount as the first Friday of Ramadan approaches. On Shavuot, who will get the first fruits?As we approach Shavuot, there’s a battle going on in our garden over who — or what — will get our first fruits. Rabbinate issues warning ahead of ShavuotBuyer beware: Kashrut department warns some dairy products are labelled kosher despite lack of Rabbinate approval. 'I wanted so badly to be Jewish'Hundreds of converts from the Ami Ulpan network gather at Western Wall ahead of Shavuot. Nabbed Shavuot Stabber's Identity Made PublicArab terrorist who stabbed two Jewish on night of Shavuot in Jerusalem, named as John Kakaish, a resident of the Old City. Take Our Shavuot Quiz and Win a Tablet!Another Arutz Sheva giveaway - take just a few minutes to answer the quiz, enter your email and you'll be entered into our prize raffle. Cheese Festival For ShavuotNaomi and her guests teach how to make great recipes for the holiday. Preparing for Shavuot, Remembering the Three TeensThe city of Elad dedicates its annual Torah study day to the memory of Eyal Yifrah, Gilad Sha'ar and Naftali Frenkel. The Road Not TakenSpecial edition of Torah Tidbits Audio for parashat Bamdibar and Shavuot. Rabbanut Warns Against False Kashrut on CheeseSeveral cheeses being sold may have foreign kashrut approval, but are not licensed under the Rabbinate. In Time for Shavuot: Half-Bake CheesecakeDeliciously light and fluffy - and best of all, easy to make! A Shavuot classic. Secular Tel Aviv Thirsty for Torah StudyRosh Yehudi Jewish outreach org says demand for Torah and Judaism classes higher than ever among secular Tel Aviv residents. Strengthening The Feast of Weeks: PR for ShavuotOf course, we all know that Shavuot observance and the holiday's customs are long-standing and from our Sages, but a little humor doesn't hurt. Catholic Event Planned for David's Tomb on ShavuotRebbetzin in charge of Jewish prayer at the site urges Jews to attend, says police refusing to address potential security, space issues. |
