Sefaria’s favorite holiday is Shavuot, with its celebration of Torah, unity, and accessibility to all. As each of us anticipates the return to our own communal gatherings, explore Sefaria’s newest Shavuot texts and resources:
Shavuot Celebrity Torah Project
Our exclusive Torah Talks: Shavuot collection features recorded chavruta learning sessions with award-winning journalists, authors, judges, scientists, and more! Use the texts and recordings as a model for your own students’ chavruta learning. DIY Torah Talks provides you with step-by-step instructions.
The Book of Ruth
The Book of Ruth is traditionally read on Shavuot. Encourage independent learning with Finding Ruth: A Shavuot Scavenger Hunt and Scrolling Through The Megillot.
The Sweetness of Torah
Why are cheesecake and blintzes the foods of choice on Shavuot? Find some reasons in the Dairy on Shavuot collection. Then find some sweet Torah in the collection All-Night Learning on Shavuot.
Learn with Dr. Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg
Sefaria board member Dr. Elana Stein Hain spoke with Dr. Zornberg about her book Moses: A Human Life, part of the prize-winning Jewish Lives series. Watch the recording on our YouTube channel.