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Studio City, CA
Light Holiday Candles at
7:35 PM  -  Thursday, May 21
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Weekly Torah Portion
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Upcoming Holiday
Shavuot
May 21 - May 23
Weekly Newsletter
10 Fundamental Jewish Texts That Aren’t Famous Enough
In honor of Shavuot, the festival of the Giving of the Torah, we present a list of 10 fundamental Torah books that deserve a return to the spotlight.
By Yehuda Altein
Take the Shavout Customs Quiz
From Sinai to Cheesecake: Test Your Shavuot Knowledge!
By Menachem Posner
5 Ways Shavuot 5786 Is Unique
Here are some ways in which this Shavuot, celebrated from Thursday, May 21, to Shabbat, May 23, 2026, is unique.
By Menachem Posner
Human Language, Intelligence, and Torah
By Tzvi Freeman
Shavuot: Your True Self, Free from Anxiety
Anxiety and depression are often the result of discomfort or confusion about one's own identity.
By Eliezer Shemtov
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