Shavuos
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Ruth’s Conversion and Levirate Marriage
The Rashi commentary on Ruth (1:12) writes that Ruth converted after her husband died. How could there be a concept of Yibum (Levirate marriage) later on in the story when marriage to a non-Jew does not establish a bond that…
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Omer Mourning Period
What is the Omer mourning period? The “Omer” period is the national mourning period between Passover and Shavuot which commemortaes the death of 24,000 Torah Scholars who were the students of Rabbi Akiva just around the Beginning of the Common…
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Hallel
What is Hallel? Why do we say Hallel? When do we say Hallel? Hallel is a group of Psalms, written by King David about 2500 years ago. The primary theme is that G-d controls the ups and downs of life.…
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Translation of the Book of Ruth
Do you know of a translation of the Book of Ruth? My Hebrew is not good enough for me to read along when listening in the synagogue. Thank you I think this should do the trick nicely: The Metsudah Five…
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What is Shavuos?
What is Shavuos? Answer: Beginning on the 2nd night of Pesach (Passover), we count 49 days (& 7 weeks). The next day, the 50th day, so to speak, is the 6th day of the Hebrew month of Sivan, and is…