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Yinon, taken from Psalm 72:17, means "to increase," "to endure," or "continue." Yinon is also an ancient reference to the Messiah.
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Tag Archives: Shavuot
Shavuot: A jewel worth dusting off
Apart from Orthodoxy and more traditional forms of Judaism, Shavuot is one of the least observed holidays within the wider Jewish community. For far too many Jews today, Torah is no longer at the core of our existence. Many of us have … Continue reading
Preparing for Shavuot
Parashat Emor We are currently in the last few weeks of counting the omer. The ‘omer’ is a measure of grain, but according to the Torah, it also the measure we use to count the days between Passover and Shavuot. … Continue reading
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Of Priests and Blessings
Parashat Naso When the ancient rabbis finalized the yearly calendar along with its cycle of Torah readings, they purposely situated this week’s parasha, Naso, to always coincide with Shavuot – either right before or after (Shavuot was last weekend). So, … Continue reading
Shavuot and the Book of Ruth
Tomorrow night begins the festival of Shavuot, also known as Pentecost. In Biblical times, Shavuot was the celebratory conclusion of the Barley harvest which began during Passover. That is why this harvest festival is also known as Chag HaKatzir (Festival … Continue reading