From Redemption to Responsibility: Spiritual Introspection During the Omer
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Lilith: Lady Flying in Darkness
The most notorious demon of Jewish tradition becomes a feminist hero.
The Omer
Counting the days from Passover to Shavuot.
Question: Can Jews Hang Wreaths On Their Doors?
While wreaths are often associated with Christmas, their history goes back farther.
Hava Nagila’s Long, Strange Trip
The unlikely history of a Hasidic melody.
Shavuot 2024
In 2024, Shavuot begins at sundown on Tuesday, June 11.
Next Torah Portion
Summary
In this Torah portion, God tells the people of Israel that if they follow God’s commandments, they will be provided with rain to feed their crops. God then describes the long list of punishments that will be inflicted on the Israelites if they do not follow God’s laws.
Featured Commentary
Anxiety: A Jewish Telegram
The first curse described in this portion hinders our ability to listen — even to ourselves.
Daf Yomi
Bava Metzia 92
Snacking on the job.
Bava Metzia 91
Getting in shape.
Bava Metzia 89
To dip fruit in salt.
STUDY RESOURCES
recharge now
Our weekly Shabbat newsletter, Recharge, features a thoughtful, timely essay to enrich your Shabbat. Here are a few of our recent pieces:
Hope and Curses
The curses listed at the end of the Book of Leviticus are less a warning than an empowering message that the past need not be repeated.
To Catch a Thief
The record of an ancient theft clues us in to the obscured role of Jewish priestesses.
Mourning and Meaning Making
Someday our current sorrows will be memories, woven into the tapestry of our shared destiny.
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