Category: Shavuot

A SOCRATIC PARADOX AT SINAI (PODCAST)

What is the common denominator between the father of Greek philosophy and the revelation at... Read More

A SOCRATIC PARADOX AT SINAI

Socrates, the father of Greek philosophy, is reported by Plato to have declared: “If I... Read More

“PASS THE CHEESECAKE!” WHY DO WE EAT DAIRY ON SHAVUOT? (VIDEO)

One of the customs most associated with Shavuot is eating dairy foods, and particularly cheesecake.... Read More

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“PASS THE CHEESECAKE!” WHY DO WE EAT DAIRY ON SHAVUOT?

One of the customs most associated with Shavuot is eating dairy foods, and particularly cheesecake.... Read More

RUTH THE MOABITE: AN UNLIKELY HERO (VIDEO)

Rabbi Dunner takes a closer look at the curious phenomenon of Ruth the Moabite, matriarch... Read More

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RUTH THE MOABITE: AN UNLIKELY HERO

Rabbi Dunner takes a closer look at the curious phenomenon of Ruth the Moabite, matriarch... Read More

WHEN EXACTLY IS SHAVUOT? (VIDEO)

What date is Shavuot? Don’t reach for your calendar; instead look at the original source,... Read More

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WHEN EXACTLY IS SHAVUOT? (PODCAST)

What date is Shavuot? Don't reach for your calendar; instead look at the original source,... Read More