Nehama Leibowitz, renowned Torah scholar, who I was blessed to have as a teacher, in her book “Studies in Bereshit [Genesis],” cites the Akedat Yitzhak, a commentator who explains the reasons ...

The Book of Ruth concludes with the genealogy of King David who, according to tradition, was born and died on Shavuot, further tying the story to the festival.

Each year, during the Jewish holiday of Shavuot (celebrated this year from June 1 to 3), synagogues worldwide read a surprising text: the Book of Ruth.

When author Kelsey Osgood listens to the Book of Ruth on Shavuot, the biblical narrative has a special resonance for her. Osgood, like Ruth, is a convert to Judaism — and like her ancient ...