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around Torah. Many communities study then to renew their connection with learning and receiving Torah. Kabbalistic tradition gives the night special significance, describing study as an adornment of holiness and inner preparation for the festival.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources of the custom<\/h2>\n<p>The Zohar, in Emor, describes the devoted studying Torah on this night. Magen Avraham records the custom and the idea of repairing the sleep that preceded the giving of Torah, as told in midrash. Traditions connected with Rabbi Yosef Karo and Rabbi Shlomo Alkabetz added dimensions of communal awakening and devotion.<\/p>\n<p>There is no need to turn Kabbalistic descriptions into a competition of achievements. The aim is to open the heart to Torah and cultivate learning that continues to influence life after the festival.<\/p>\n<h2>What does the Tikkun include?<\/h2>\n<p>Tikkun Leil Shavuot texts include selections from Scripture and other parts of Torah, varying by community and edition. Others study a Talmudic topic, an ethical work or a structured lesson. Choose a program with regard for local custom and rabbinic guidance, without rejecting another approach merely because it differs.<\/p>\n<h2>Quality of study and intention of the heart<\/h2>\n<p>Study with understanding, calm and respect for others is central. Prepare books and a topic in advance, limit distracting conversation and leave room for questions. Even those less experienced can attend an appropriate lesson or read sources with explanations.<\/p>\n<p>Those whose fatigue or condition prevents prolonged study should choose a way suited to their strength. Do not turn a sacred custom into guilt or treat it as a personal guarantee of health or long life.<\/p>\n<h2>From one night to the whole year<\/h2>\n<p>The best preparation for receiving Torah is a routine you can sustain: a study time, a book followed in order or a study partner. In this way the night\u2019s light remains within daily life.<\/p>\n<p><small>Sources for study: Zohar, Emor 98; Magen Avraham, Orach Chaim 494; Shaar HaKavanot, Shavuot teachings.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<footer class=\"es-footer\">\n<p>Rabbi Emanuel Shahar \u00b7 Tiferet Malchut Shlomo<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20352&#038;lang=en\">About the Rabbi<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=50002&#038;lang=en\">Terms of use<\/a><\/p>\n<nav class=\"es-langs\" aria-label=\"Language\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=22&#038;lang=he\" hreflang=\"he\" lang=\"he\">\u05e2\u05d1\u05e8\u05d9\u05ea<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1052&#038;lang=en\" hreflang=\"en\" lang=\"en\" aria-current=\"page\">English<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1053&#038;lang=fr\" hreflang=\"fr\" lang=\"fr\">Fran\u00e7ais<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=1054&#038;lang=ar\" hreflang=\"ar\" lang=\"ar\">\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20074&#038;lang=es\" hreflang=\"es\" lang=\"es\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20369&#038;lang=fa\" hreflang=\"fa\" lang=\"fa\">\u0641\u0627\u0631\u0633\u06cc<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emanuelshahar.com\/?page_id=20374&#038;lang=tr\" hreflang=\"tr\" lang=\"tr\">T\u00fcrk\u00e7e<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/footer>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shavuot night is a time to gather around Torah. 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