With echoes of Book of Ruth, author chronicles 7 women’s remarkable journeys to faith This Shavuot, read Kelsey Osgood’s ‘Godstruck,’ a reflection on her own unexpected Orthodox conversion ...

The Billings Public Library was full of music and a whole lot of Dolly Parton spirit on Saturday morning as families gathered to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

When author Kelsey Osgood listens to the Book of Ruth on Shavuot, the biblical narrative has a special resonance for her. Osgood, like Ruth, is a convert to Judaism — and like her ancient ...

“The point of my going away is that immeasurably more will open up. If I don’t go, the Holy Spirit won’t come,” says Jesus, in effect. “If you cling to me as a human friend, a warm presence, that’s ...

There's also special Neo-Futurist Theater Pride shows, the Bronzeville Vendor Fair & Wildflower Music Festival, the Magnificent Mile Art Festival and a Lakeview Coffee Stroll.

When I was younger, the Book of Ruth puzzled me. Among the five Megillot, the others made sense: Esther and Eichah (Lamentations) were historical narratives, tied to their festivals, though deeper ...

Beyond its being an inspiring story, The Book of Ruth can be enjoyed as a moving example of how tradition can grow. ‘BOAZ AND RUTH’ by Rembrandt, circa 1637-40. Through acts of kindness ...

In 2011, under the mentorship of Professor Susan Handelman, an emulated scholar and author, I submitted my MA thesis to Bar Ilan University. It’s title: ...

But in the Catholic Bible, Ruth is placed between the Book of Judges and 1 Samuel. The latter placement of the pastoral book, whose ending results in a King after the lawlessness described in ...

The Book of Ruth, focusing on loving-kindness (chesed), is read during Shavuot. Ruth's acts of kindness and devotion to her mother-in-law, Naomi, are highlighted.

The Book of Ruth is such a book. It is a late work, though it purports to be old and tries to antiquate its terminology, it includes words unknown in First Temple times.