In a reflection on the current historical moment marked by protests, job losses, and a pandemic, the author emphasizes the importance of extreme empathy, drawing parallels to Jewish traditions of imagining oneself in the shoes of the oppressed.

This article explores the narrative triangle of the stories of Lot and his daughters, Judah and Tamar, and Ruth and Boaz.

In a recent discussion titled "The Judges and Grudges, Libel and Bible Edition," Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ohad Zeltzer-Zubida cover several key topics.

In this episode of Unorthodox, the hosts discuss the significance of the Jewish holiday Shavuot, which celebrates those who convert to Judaism.

The biblical story of Ruth offers important lessons for overcoming loneliness and building connections in a society that feels increasingly alienating.

The article discusses the piyut (liturgical poem) called "Ve-Atah Banim Shiru La-Melekh" and its connection to the holiday of Shavuot.

Rabbi Yaakov Leiner, a Hasidic master, offers a contemporary reading of the midrash that states the Torah was given in the morning and the ordinances in the evening.

In the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865, a religious controversy arose when President Andrew Johnson declared a day of mourning that coincided with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.

Mamaliga, a traditional Romanian dish, has been enjoyed by both Jews and non-Jews in the country.

The author suggests that the traditional customs of Sefirah, the period between Pesach and Shavuot, are not about mourning Rabbi Akiva's 24,000 students who died in a pandemic but rather about reliving the quarantine-like effects of that mass illness.

In preparation for Shavuot, the journey of conversion is explored in a series of articles from the archives.

The author recounts the challenges faced in getting married during a pandemic, from the initial dread of canceling or postponing the wedding to the eventual decision to have a scaled-down ceremony in a municipal parking lot due to restrictions.

In a reflection on attending the D.C. Dyke March, the author shares their experience supporting queer Jewish women who faced anti-Semitism within their own LGBTQ community.

The text discusses the concept of redemption in Jewish thought, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and human intervention in creating positive change rather than waiting for a perfect savior.

Amidst rising anti-Semitism and a decline in Jewish literacy, the issue of conversion has become a contentious topic among Reform, Conservative, and Orthodox Jews in the United States and Israel.

The text explores the discrepancy between the holiday of Shavuot and the giving of the Torah at Sinai.

In a special episode honoring Shavuot and the story of Ruth, the Unorthodox podcast delves into various conversion narratives.

The text delves into the concepts of freedom and emancipation in Jewish tradition through the lenses of Pesah and Shavuot.

The podcast episode discussed the theme of conversion to Judaism, inspired by the Book of Ruth.

Veganism has been gaining popularity in Israel, with approximately 5% of adults and 8% of teenagers identifying as vegan.

Shavuot, a Jewish holiday celebrating the giving of the Torah, is traditionally marked by dairy meals.

In episode 134 of "Checks and Balances," the hosts celebrate Lag Ba'Omer and delve into various topics with their guests.

The article discusses the Jewish history of pancakes, focusing on latkes - potato pancakes fried in oil, traditionally eaten on Hanukkah to commemorate the miracle of the Hanukkah menorah.

The discussion examines the parallel between illegal immigration issues faced in the United States today and the story of Ruth from the Book of Ruth, traditionally read during Shavuot.

The Homer Calendar, a Simpsons-themed Omer countdown created by Brian Rosman, features Jewish-related jokes from The Simpsons' episodes.