Contained on this page is a self-guided study packet containing 10 self-guided study projects for your congregants over Shavuot.<\/p>\n
Each topic will offer a unique Torah study experience, with some of our authors offering more specific guidance, and other\u2019s leaving the subject-matter more open to your congregants reflection and interpretation. The essential style, and structure submitted by each Rabbi has been maintained to offer a differentiated learning experience, and to celebrate the diversity of Limmud Torah<\/em> styles in Batei Kanessiyot<\/em> across the country.<\/p>\n Should you wish to receive these self-guided studies as word documents so you can include your Shul\u2019s logo, and a personalized letter to your congregants, please contact Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer (shaffery@ou.org<\/a>), the compiler of the Shavuot 5780 Self-Guided Torah Study Experience.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Moshe Hauer, Incoming Executive Vice President, Orthodox Union<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Elisha Friedman, Kesher Israel Congregation of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a study-guide written in an essay form, analyzing the reasons behind the structure of Torah requiring an Oral law.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Jonathan Muskat, Young Israel of Oceanside, New York<\/strong><\/p>\n An examination of when to give rebuke and when not to, this article is a combination of self-guided study through the sources, with an in depth conclusion.<\/em><\/p>\n By Rabbi Hershel Becker, Young Israel of Kendall, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n Written in essay form, this study guide offers a number of different approaches to the events at Mt. Sinai.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Dovid Asher, Knesseth Beth Israel, Richmond, VA<\/strong><\/p>\n This study guide presents the sources, and some major questions to consider further in light of the sources comments.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Dovid Kaplan, Congregation Ohav Zedek, Wilkes-Barre, PA<\/strong><\/p>\n Written in Essay form, this guide offers a fresh approach on this ancient story.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Schiffman, Kingsway Jewish Center, New York<\/strong><\/p>\n In analyzing ideas, this study guide offers varying perspectives on Jewish knowledge.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n by Rabbi Dovid Zirkind, Riverdale Jewish Center, New York<\/strong><\/p>\n This study guide offers a fascinating approach on a number or ideas about Torah study.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n B<\/strong>y Rabbi Avi Heller, Orthodox Union, New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n This study guide offers a unique understanding of humanity, through sources and guiding questions.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Yechiel Shaffer, Orthodox Union and Pikesville Jewish Congregation, Maryland<\/strong><\/p>\n This study guide offers an array of Halachik sources to help shape an understanding to Shabbat candles.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n By Rabbi Nisan Andrews, Congregation Sons of Israel, Allentown Pennsylvania<\/b><\/p>\nThe Orthodox Union\u2019s Shavuot Self-Guided Torah Study Experience Cover Page<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Out of This World<\/em><\/strong>: The Value of Higher Goals in Judaism<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Analysis of the Role of the Oral Torah<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
To Rebuke or Not to Rebuke: That is the Question <\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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\nWhat Happened at Sinai? <\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\nA Brief discussion of Tikkun Leil Chatzot <\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Why do we read Megillat Ruth on Shavuot?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Measuring Success Jewishly<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Re-examining Chavruta Learning in the Era of Social Distancing<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Angels and Demons<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Why do we wave at the Shabbat Candles?<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
Machshirei Ochel Nefesh<\/b><\/a><\/h2>\n