Observant Jews refrain from work on Shavuot. The biblical book of Ruth, about a woman who embraces the Jewish faith, is often read and studied.

Shavuot customs include all-night Torah study, listening to the recitation of the Ten Commandments, the reading of the Book of Ruth, eating dairy products and adorning the home with flowers.

Mijal and Noam explore why Shavuot often feels like the “forgotten” Jewish holiday. Is it just about cheesecake, or is there a deeper reason it remains overlooked?

Without Shavuot, in other words, Passover is an incomplete holiday. While commonly known as the holiday that commemorates receiving the Torah more than 3,300 years ago, it’s more than that.

Understanding the 'new offering' of Shavuot We can glean from the sacrifice of the day a poignant perspective as to how to relate to the learning of the Torah. Rabbi Nachum Dovid Alpert ...

In a moving and empowering Shavuot message, renowned Torah teacher Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi shares deep insights into the heart of the festival. Israel National News May 28, 2025, 4:26 PM (GMT+3) ...

Shavuot has so many beautiful interwoven threads; it is truly inspiring. Sadly, we don’t always see it – it passes in a flash and often plays second or third fiddle to many other holidays.

The attack in Boulder, Colorado, took place hours before the start of a major Jewish festival, Shavuot. Eight people were injured, some with burns.

Observant Jews refrain from work on Shavuot. The biblical book of Ruth, about a woman who embraces the Jewish faith, is often read and studied.

Shavuot falls on the 6th of Sivan on the Jewish calendar, which reckons days as beginning at sundown. This year, Shavuot began Sunday evening and continues for one or two days, depending on tradition.