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Is Golan Heights Part of Holy Land?

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Hidden City Festival Reveals Revitalization of 'Little Shul'

Shavuot

Staying Mindful on Shavuot

By:

Rabbi Yael Levy

Shavuot urges us to engage our imagination, to cultivate awe, and to consider the meaning of the Ten Devarim in our lives.

Shavuot

Navigating Through Torah Leads to New Lands

By:

Edmon J. Rodman, JTA

What if as adults we want to find our way back into Torah — on our own?

Shavuot

Interfaith Tale Without Interfaith Lens

By:

Rabbi Rayzel Raphael

The Book of Ruth is read at this time of year on the holiday of Shavuot, which highlights the themes of harvest and relationships, as does Ruth's story.

Shavuot

Synagogues Celebrate New Arrivals

By:

Bryan Schwartzman

From dedicating a 160-year-old Torah scroll written in Iraq to visiting the region of the Czech Republic where their Torahs came from, local congregants celebrate their holy texts as Shavuot nears.