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A chassidic son-in-law who aspired to be a shliach (emissary) of the Rebbe was something they had never planned for their daughter.

Shavuot recipes: Blintzes, cheesecake, and many other traditional Shavuot delicacies. With a dose of healthy and kid-friendly recipes too . . .

The Torah was given more than 3300 years ago. Every year on the holiday of Shavuot we renew our acceptance of G‑d’s gift, and G‑d “re-gives” the Torah. Learn how to celebrate this special holiday . . .

A woman of valor, who can find?

Many claim to know what happened millions of years ago. Yet regarding what took place only over 3320 years ago, the giving of the Torah by G‑d, doubt is raised. If you’re in doubt, here’s something to consider.

Quantum logic helps explain a halachic ruling of Maimonides, a puzzling story of the Talmud, a Midrash about the splitting of the Sea of Reeds, and a rabbinic teaching about the relationship between Torah and existence.

Shavuot is the only holiday when dairy foods are traditionally on the menu. There are many reasons for this delicious custom . . .

It is a “descent for the sake of ascent,” a crisis in the marriage which ultimately deepens and enhances it by unearthing deep wells of loyalty and commitment which remain untapped in an unchallenged relationship.

An art exhibit honors the memory of Rabbi Aryeh Leib Kaplan, the first director of Chabad-Lubavitch in the historic northern Israeli city of Safed, while inspiring reflection for adults and children alike on the meaning of each Hebrew letter.

When everyone else hesitated, he jumped into the swirling sea.