Shmini Atzeret haftarah: The Temple Mount is no longer silent
Shmini Atzeret’s Temple haftarah takes on new meaning as Jews increasingly pray and perform mitzvot on the Temple Mount.
Jewish Holidays
How do we celebrate Sukkot and Simchat Torah after Oct. 7?
Simchat Torah 2026: What exactly are we so joyous about?
Simchat Torah and Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
See Shabbat times for your area.
The many faces of Shavuot harvest, revelation, and tradition
The Torah is described as the Tree of Life, and there is a legend that Mount Sinai once was a “green mountain” covered with trees and shrubs.
Shavuot 2025: Diving into the Book of Ruth, a reminder tradition can grow
Beyond its being an inspiring story, The Book of Ruth can be enjoyed as a moving example of how tradition can grow.
Shavuot 2025: Why do we group Jewish holidays together?
By adding Purim to the duo of Passover and Shavuot, this trio reminds us that hiddenness is not static. It is dynamic.
Shavuot in 1948: Harvesting the first fruits of Israeli statehood under siege
It was the collision of Israel’s past with its present and future. The offerings may have been meager. The dairy dishes improvised. But the spirit was resolute.
