Learn about the Book of Ruth
this Shavuot night.
You've read Megillat Ruth on Shavuot your whole life. But do you know why it actually matters? This free Shavuot study guide takes you on a journey through the Torah — from Cain and Abel to King David — and reveals the hidden thread that makes the Book of Ruth one of the most profound texts in all of Tanakh.
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What's Inside
Hidden Textual Parallels
The hidden connection between Ruth, Abraham, and the Tower of Babel
Surprising Patterns
A pattern running through 30 generations of Torah — from Cain to Boaz
Discussion Questions
Discussion questions and source sheets for learning with a partner or family
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