Shavuot: Getting ready for the holiday amid riots, rockets - opinion

We are getting ready for Shavuot. We have to prepare to gather around Mount Sinai and not be frightened by the thunder and lightning around us.

The Shavuot table.

The Shavuot table.

(photo credit: MOUSSYAH CHEN)

ByHADASSAH CHEN

MAY 13, 2021 14:27

Updated: MAY 13, 2021 14:28

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