Jewish Holidays


Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US

Shabbat candles

The many faces of Shavuot harvest, revelation, and tradition

 Another biblical name for Shavuot is Yom HaBikkurim (Day of the First Fruits), referring to the joyful pilgrimage to Jerusalem, where the Israelites offered up baskets of their first ripe fruits and bread baked from the newly harvested wheat.

Shavuot 2025: Diving into the Book of Ruth, a reminder tradition can grow

 ‘BOAZ AND RUTH’ by Rembrandt, circa 1637-40. Through acts of kindness, dedication, and determination, Ruth becomes the worthy great-grandmother of King David.