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Mount Sinai (Jebel Musa) on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula is believed by some traditionalists to be the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God.

Make a pilgrimage to the Middle East's most sacred mountain! Where it is, how to get there, when to go, and why bother?

In 2009 Shavuot will begin at sunset on 28th May and end at sunset on 30th May. Cheesecake and dairy foods are traditionally eaten during this festival.

The festival of Shavuot (Shavu'ot or Shavuos), on 22-24 May 2007, commemorates the giving of the Law of Moses on Mount Sinai.

From the first recorded interactions between mankind and his gods to the rise of Christianity, the High Places and the heavens separated the creator from creation.

The name Torah is often used to describe the Jewish Bible, although the Torah is actually only one part of Judaism's ancient written scriptures.

These training tips from an orthopedic surgeon will help you avoid injuries, whether you are one of the 90,000 runners in the NYC Marathon or just a treadmill runner.

Dairy foods are the order of the day during the Jewish Festival of Shavu'ot. This recipe is for a very popular and traditional dish that can be either sweet or savoury.

Throughout Ancient History, certain mountain tops came to be associated with the gods whether in Greece or Japan. For Some Near Eastern people, Sinai was such a place.

Stem cells from a person's skin, bone marrow and nose are being used to develop treatments without the ethical and health-risk complications of embryonic cells.

Egypt is a hugely popular travel destination boasting over a hundred ancient temples and tombs. This list attempts to detail some of the most popular sights to visit.

God gave Israel the Ten Commandments to serve as a covenant, a moral guide to lead them to righteous living, an introduction to sin and a promise of something better.

The March 22-29th issue of JAMA is dedicated to Women's health. This is the first of several articles that sum up the findings reported in this week's publication. This study found that women benefit more than men from aspirin therapy and rarely suffer a heart attack following exercise - especially if they exercise on a regular basis.

Recent published research indicates that young female athletes perform worse on postconcussion neuropsychological tests than their male counterparts.

The rabbis said that the holiday of Shavuot was the happiest of all the Jewish holidays - perhaps because Shavuot is actually three important holidays in one.

The Jewish people observe a penitential period of 40 Days, which include the two most important holidays.

Jewish holiday Shavuot traditions include eating dairy products such as cheesecakes and cream puffs which are grounded in honor of Moses receiving the Torah on Mt. Sinai.

Even though an association between vitamin D deficiency and bad breast cancer outcome was evident, the causal effect could not be established at the moment.

Bonding with their dads helps kids emotionally, intellectually, and socially as they grow. Here are a list of ways dads can start bonding with their preschoolers today.

Built at the foot of Mount Sinai, St Catherine's Monastery, is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in the world and the original home of the Codex Sinaiticus.

Cold weather is no excuse for dry chapped lips; find out how to replenish and lock in skin's moisture for a luscious, kissable mouth all year long.

The days between Passover, the exodus from slavery, and Shavuot, the festival of first fruits, are a window of opportunity for inner growth and loving kindness.

Mineral makeup is one hot trend of a beauty product, and there are solid benefits behind the buzz. But what are the differences between mineral cosmetics and the rest?

How to travel from Europe to Africa on the cheap, by travelling across the Gibralter straights by ferry. From Algeciras in Spain, to Tangier, Morocco.

It is important for Christian families to start the day together with Bible study in an attitude of praise and worship, creating hope and a connection to God.

Why are childhood food allergies up 18%? The CDC is reviewing this new information.

Earn a living overseas by Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Tour Leading, Travel writing, or even become a Diving Instructor.

Infectious diseases like H1N1(swine) flu are transmitted in various ways. Learn how germs are spread and how to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases.

Tests and games often conflict with Jewish holidays. Ideally. parents can give dates to teachers, coaches in the spring, before they complete fall schedules.

Moses Maimonides was a 12th Century rabbi, physician and philosopher. Usually referred to as the Rambam, he is regarded by many as the greatest Jewish philosopher.

Liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) is the third most deadly form of cancer. And if liver cancer recurs, the outlook is usually grim for the patient.

Here are quick links to help you easily find recent Suite101.com articles on the general topic of Personality Disorders and PD Clusters.

Here are quick links to the studies that were reviewed at Suite101 PD during the month of October 2007.

An exhibition of lavishly illustrated, exceptionally rare Muslim, Christian and Jewish manuscripts is on at London's British Library and runs from 27 April - 23 Sept 2007

Based on what has been learned from the face, Dr. Matthew Schulman has made recommendations for proper skin care of the neck, decollete and hands.

Millions of eczema sufferers go from one medication to another looking for relief they'll never find.

New Canadian study shows that mothers may reduce chances of depression after giving birth by getting more sleep, allowing the body and hormones to synchronize.

There have been so many missteps, contradictions, and fumbles associated with swine flu that the public appears to no longer be paying attention.

Accepted theory suggests the current flu outbreak should have started elsewhere as a different virus.

As at-risk people must stand in line for limited supplies of swine flu vaccine some are able to buy their way to the front of the line.

Helpful tips for parents to support their child who has an allergy. This article provides advice from educating yourself to simple ways to avoid peanuts in your diet

Everybody talks about achieving optimum health but rarely do we broach the subject of drinkers who need to increase their vitamin intake to compensate for what they lack.

Your best writers write with a purpose. This is true now. It was true in ancient times. So, what was Moses' purpose in writing the Torah?

Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is the holiest of Jewish holidays, strictly observed by even most secular Jews.

Want to travel on the wild side? This article provides an overview of adventure holiday experts such as Kumuka, Dragoma and others.

What do we know about the effectiveness of drug therapies used in the treatment PD suicidal behavior? Dr. Robert Cardish sums it up.

A success in volunteering, Pauline Mills McGibbon was appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario in 1974. Her focus was on the arts, theatre, culture and volunteering.

The counting of the Omer is a 49-day Jewish liturgical season between Passover and Shavuot. It is a time of spiritual preparation for the revelation of the Torah.

The first five books of the Tanakh, called the Torah, are considered by many Jews to have been divinely inspired through Moses; but how did they come into existence?

Trying to outrun the flu need not be limited to the religious taking of vitamin C tablets or slurping of cough medicine. Keeping a healthy diet in mind is important too.