Rain Insertions Part 1: Inserting “Mashiv HaRuach” or “Ten Tal”
In the first part of our series on the insertions to pray for rain, take a look at inserting “Mashiv HaRuach” or “Ten Tal” into the Amidah.
Nadav Elovitz
In the first part of our series on the insertions to pray for rain, take a look at inserting “Mashiv HaRuach” or “Ten Tal” into the Amidah.
Torah Lishmah or How can we take Torah out of the capitalist framework we live in that pushes us to use all our time “productively?”
This Tiny Tikkun is a collection of pathways. Each source sheet offers a journey, learn them in order or wherever you feel drawn.
We learn Torah because it gives us purpose and mitzvot, AI tools can help that, but it cannot replace it or our humanity.
Torah is a wellspring of meaning that inspires every part of life, from decision-making, to how to treat others, and basis of our values.
The Origins of Tikkun Leil Shavuot draws from two narrative threads, both inviting us into special relationship with Torah and God.
Did God give the fully-written Torah to Moses at Sinai? Or as the Torah compiled and edited by people? What does that mean spiritually?
What better way to celebrate Shavu’ot than by making a delicious treat from these seven species?
Shavuot is often considered a holiday of converts. Our Tiny Tikkun collects some texts on conversion to study with a friend or on your own.
The Exploring Judaism team has prepared this printable sheet of common terms you might encounter in your Torah study that might help you out.
The mysteriousness of the makom comes into view when looking at all of the divine places, especially mountains, in our literature.
Here are our top ten Torah resources you should know, including Conservative/Masorti organizations and resources for kids and families!
Come prepared with an Exploring Judaism Shavuot Lactaid* Carrier! Exploring Judaism knows how to make Torah more digestible.
When our loved ones die, who remembers those they remembered? Here’s a way to remember all of those that came before us.
Why do Jews eat dairy on Shavuot? From cheesecake to spiritual metaphors, here are 10 reasons behind the holiday’s dairy connection.
Rabbi Mitch Berkowitz explains the meaning of the Torah passages that we read on Shavuot and the connection to revelation and the harvest.
Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas offers us 10 great reasons why Shavuot might be your new favorite Jewish holiday.
Ariel Barry discusses Shavuot and receiving the Torah from Sinai. What does it mean to be “MiSinai”, from Sinai and how can we relate today?
Shavuot is all about choosing Judaism. We choose to see the beauty of the tradition and be seen holding it with full hearts and hands.
Risa Sugarman teaches that comparing Ruth’s strengths to owning our own positive attributes as primary instead of our mental illness.
Rabbi Suzanne Brody shares her poem that embraces a variety of midrashim about what happened at Sinai when we received the Torah.
Yakira Keshet offers a poem to commemorate Shavuot, her journey to Judaism, and the presence of our souls at Mount Sinai.
Candle-lighting, Torah readings, the Book of Ruth, and Yizkor are all a part of celebrating Shavuot at home and at synagogue.
Like Sukkot and Passover, Shavuot is a multi-dimensional holiday, embracing profound historical, spiritual, and agricultural aspects.