The Grand Finale
The Omer is counted for the final time on the 49th night. The following evening, the…
Rabbi Mordechai Becher’s VLog – Choosing to be Jewish – Shavuot 5777
Rabbi Mordchai Becher notes that during Shavuot we read Megillat Rut, which tells the story of…
The Revelation at Mount Sinai
The revelation and giving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai was an overwhelming experience for the…
Harry’s Video Blog – Commander in Chief – Shavuot 5777
Once a year we get a chance to wipe the slate clean when we reaccept the…
Unity – the Gateway to Judaism
Question: Why was the Torah given to us on Shavuot and not right after leaving Egypt…
Mowing The Lawn
Well, since it is summer, I feel obligated to mow the lawn today so that the…
Shavuot – Cheesecake, Converts and Fruits
Milk and Honey It is customary to eat dairy foods on Shavuot. Some explain this as…
Countdown to Sinai
Countdown to Sinai The Jewish people’s journey toward nationhood began on Passover. The Exodus redeemed us…
The Torah Scrolls
We will be celebrating the giving of the Torah this coming Sunday and Monday on Shavuos….
Harry’s Video Blog – All Hands On Deck – Shavuot 5775
There is more than meets the eye when we sit down to eat on Shabbat afternoon….