May 30, 2025
What Should You Learn On Shavuos Night?
What to Learn on Shavuos Night?
It is customary across Klal Yisroel to stay awake on Shavuos night and learn Torah. Many recite Tikun Leil Shavuos, a set text including selections from Torah, Nevi’im, Kesuvim, Mishnayos, and Zohar.
There are several variations of the Tikun: some omit Mishnayos, while others include the 613 mitzvos.
However, the Graz (494:3) holds that one should focus on Torah Sheba’al Peh. The Chok Yaakov (494:1) adds that Tikun is meant for those who can’t learn more in-depth; those who can, should study other areas of Torah instead. (See also Mikra'ei Kodesh, Pesach vol. 3, §34.)
What is the Twentieth of Sivan?
Question: What is the Twentieth of Sivan?
Answer: The Twentieth of Sivan is a historic Jewish fast day established by Rabbeinu Tam in 1171 to commemorate the Blois massacre in France, the first blood libel in continental Europe. It later symb…
What is the Bracha on Cheesecake?
On Shavuos, the Rema (494:3) writes that one should eat dairy foods, and over time, cheesecake has become a beloved and iconic dish associated with the chag.
When it comes to the proper brachos to recite before and after eating cheesecake, on…