A tradition that derives from the kabbalah is to stay up without sleep during the whole night of Shavuot and study the Torah. . . . The mystics also tell us that studying during the night may bring the opening of the heavens and the receiving of revelation.

Sara Shendelman, Avram Davis in Traditions by Sara Shendelman, Avram Davis

 

To Practice This Thought:
Stay up an extra hour at night and use the time to study a holy text.

 

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