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Hi Rabbi, I hope you had a nice holiday! Ruth was certainly one of the most famous converts in Jewish history. She said, “Your people are my people.” But why did my Temple read the Book of Ruth a few days ago on Shavuot? What’s the connection? Thanks so much!

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Why is Shavuot just a one-day holiday (two days Diaspora), whereas Passover and Sukkot are a full week? Besides the simple fact that the Torah says so, what is the actual reason only a single day is needed or designated for this celebration while the other Shalosh Regalim festivals get seven?

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Dear Rabbi, Is there any special mitzvah to be fulfilled on Shavuot like there are on other Jewish Festivals, such as eating matzah on Passover? Thank you and happy holiday!

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Dear Rabbi, Why is the Book of Ruth read on Shavuot? Thank you

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Dear Rabbi, Why is there a custom to eat cheesecake on Shavuot? Thank you!

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Hi Rabbi, Why was the Torah given to us on Shavuot and not right after leaving Egypt or on some other day of the year? By the way, I really appreciate your answers and the Gateways’ Ask the Rabbi service.

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Dear Rabbi, I recently took a college class to better understand my Jewish heritage. Now my question for you is this: Why is the “mitzvah system” of the 613 commandments considered so important? The concept of a “mitzvah system” seems to have a very special place in Judaism. Why, Rabbi? Thanks!