Last updated 8:15 p.m. ET on 10 May 1999.

Shavuot Links We Have Enjoyed

General Shavuot Resources

Holidays on the Net. A nice introductory site to the story, legends, and customs of Shavuot.
Judaism 101 - Shavuot. A fairly standard discussion of the holiday and its themes from an Orthodox perspective.
The Rev on Shavuot. A more mystical explanation of names and customs for Shavuot.
Shavuot in Virtual Jerusalem. Information and articles about the hows and whys of Shavuot.
What is Shavuot? And what is Torah? An explanation.
Ohr Shamayach on Shavuot. A variety of divrei Torah on Shavuot. Fairly scholarly and detailed.
JAJZ's Pedagogic Center. Links to the Jewish Zionist Education site for the Jewish Agency for Israel from their Pedagogic Council. The focus is curricular, but there are some interesting activities.
WZO on the Ten Commandments. An interesting discussion of the "10" Commandments and what really happened at Mt. Sinai.
Maven's Shavuot index. A few links are out of date, but there is still some different and interesting stuff here.

Counting the Omer

Judaism 101 - Counting the Omer.
An explanation of the performance of the omer.
Omer Counting Page. An omer-counting chart that you can download and print.
New Light on an Ancient Ritual. A thoughtful and scholarly essay on some aspects of counting the omer.

Readings and Study on Shavuot

The Book of Ruth is read in synagogue on the second day of Shavuot. This site has a discussion about Ruth, why it is read on Shavuot, and the major characters in the story.
The Ten Commandments. Tradition tells us that the Torah, often symbolized by the Ten Commandments, was given to us on Shavuot. At this site, two scholars discuss the Ten Commandments and their meaning in modern life.

Mainly for Kids

Shavuot and Lag Ba'Omer Quiz. One activity at a larger site with other interactive activities for children.
A Chabad Shavuot Page. Test your Shavuot knowledge contest! A wealth of information from a Chabad point of view. Includes family activities.

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