Do we say VaY'chulu on Yom Tov Erev Shabbos? When and why?

The first fruits were brought to and offered at the Temple with much joy and celebration.

First fruits were brought to Jerusalem in a joyous procession.

In addition to the two Shavuot loaves, the bringing of first fruits commenced on Shavuot.

From the breads of Shavuot, we learn important lessons about how we should view the role of work and income in our lives.

An introduction to the "new meal offering" brought on Shavuot.

If you skip a pasuk or perek during Hallel, do you need to go back and correct your mistake? If so, how?

We make havdala following Yom Tov, but we don't include the candle or spices. Why?

Staying awak all night on Shavuos may compensate for our oversleeping when the Torah was given. Also: handling the morning blessings for those who haven't slept.

What is an Eruv Tavshilin? When, why, and how do we make an Eruv Tavshilin? Isn't this just a "legal loophole" -- if cooking is forbidden, how does the Eruv help, and if it is permitted, what is the point of the Eruv?

If you are awake all night, does one say Birkot HaTorah the following morning? What if you slept a little? What if you wake up to learn in the middle of the night -- are brachot required prior to learning? Halachah l'ma'aseh for Shavuot.

Is Shavuot the time of the giving of Torah or the time of our reciept of Torah? What is the difference?

For those who follow the Rama's custom and eat meat after the dairy meal on Shavuot, there are certain rules of kashrus to be aware of.

Torah and Haftara readings, Akdamut, decorating the shul with plants, smelling grasses, and eating dairy.

Why do we stay awake all night for Shavuos? What if you get tired?

What did Moshe experience when he rose to the Heavens to receive the Torah? What do we learn from his experience? In this "Lunch and Learn Discussion", Rav Dovid discusses the Talmud's account of Moshe's experience and the many challenging issues it raises.

The significance of the special haftara reading for when Rosh Chodesh falls on Sunday; also, the first days of Sivan leading up to Shavuot.

Five central questions of living a Jewish life: What is the Torah? Why did Hashem give it to the Jews? What is the relationship of non-Jews to the Torah? How do we know it is true? If it is true, why do so few people believe it?

A walk through the Yom Tov Amidah for Shavuot, based on Kuntres Avodat HaTefilla.