3+ hour, 44+ min ago  (777+ words) Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster shares some insights into the Jewish background of the book of Numbers. "In the desert" (Ba Midbar) is the name given to the 4th Book of the Bible, known as "Numbers". Numbers 1: 1 goes: "And…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (180+ words) In the Spirit: Shavuot: Revisiting Sinai and renewing tradition The Daily News of Newburyport Congregation Ahavas Achim on Washington Street in Newburyport. Next week, the Jewish community will celebrate the holiday of Shavuot. Almost no one in the Jewish world…...

5+ hour, 23+ min ago  (1095+ words) Rabbi Shlomo Aviner is head of Yeshivat Ateret Yerushalayim "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalms 118: 24). Since the establishment of the State, day and night we rejoice. And even though…...

5+ hour ago  (822+ words) As Israel celebrates Yom Yerushalayim, marking 59 years since the reunification of Jerusalem in the Six Day War, this week's special Haftorah for Machar Chodesh (Tomorrow is the New Moon") offers a remarkably timely message about longing, loyalty and the enduring…...

5+ hour, 44+ min ago  (311+ words) The previous Gerrer Rebbe was once asked: Is there a title for the Shabbat before Shavuot? After all, the Shabbat before Pesach is called Shabbat Ha Gadol, and the Shabbat before Yom Kippur is called Shabbat Shuva. He responded that…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago  (562+ words) markets. businessinsider. com Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach Brings the Community Together for an Inspiring Shavuot Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, United States, May 15, 2026 -- Chabad of Sunny Isles Beach is preparing for the inspiring holiday of Shavuot with a full schedule…...

6+ hour, 46+ min ago  (413+ words) Many Jewish Trump administration staffers are expected to attend the White House's official reception in the Indian Treaty Room Illustrative. A mother and daughter admire the Shabbat candles. Washington, D. C. , will be buzzing with events on Friday evening bringing in Shabbat…...

2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (65+ words) ynetnews Parashat Bamidbar: What Nachshon teaches about faith, action and national responsibility Nachshon's leap into the sea offers a model of Jewish leadership rooted in courage, initiative and shared national responsibility; Just as Moses' prayers did not part the sea…...

11+ hour, 11+ min ago  (234+ words) For many, the idea of being fully immersed in Torah study is just a dream'a world reserved for official students and scholars. However, now Yeshiva Tiferes Bachurim is tearing down the barriers, inviting men of all backgrounds to step inside…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (478+ words) The final week before Shavuot features the final chapter of Pirkei Avot, the Chapters of Big Ideas. The leading Mishna of this Chapter Six states that: " " " " " " " " " " Said/Taught Rabbi Meir: "Anyone who occupies themselves in the study and practice of…...