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Question: When should I light a Yahrtzeit candle on Shavuot? Answer: The Yahrtzeit candle is lit on the second day of Shavuot. On Yom Tov we may only...
Question: Can I begin Shavuot 'early', similar to how is done with Shabbat? [Ed. 'Early' meaning that candles are lit much earlier...
1. The book of Ruth centers on the personality of, what do you know, Ruth. She in turn was the ancestor of King David, who passed away on Shavuot1 (and...
You remain connected to those you were close to, even after they pass on. Judaism sees a dynamic relationship between family members in this life and...
In Yizkor, the souls of the departed are remembered in prayer to G-d and in monetary pledges to charity. It is founded upon the principle that a Mitzvah...
Yizkor is recited following the morning Torah reading of: Yom KippurShmini Atzeretthe last day of Pesachthe second day of Shavuot See "How...
If you can, you should aim to attend all the services on Shavuot. But, at the very least be sure to attend service on the first so you can hear...
On Shavuot we celebrate the giving of the Torah. This gift was one of complete compassion and loving-kindness, for with the Torah we were given the tools...
In honor of the giving of the Torah, G-d miraculously adorned Mt. Sinai, which was situated in middle of the Sinai Desert, with greenery and vegetation....
Complicated question. First, let me elaborate on your question: Someone who crosses the International Date Line while traveling eastwards (for example,...
