What made Ruth find favor in Boaz’s eyes? Rav Shlomo Katz opens up the first meeting between Ruth and Boaz—not as a romantic tale, but as a blueprint for holy connection. Ruth’s words, “And I am a foreigner,” are not a disclaimer, but the very reason she is worthy of being seen. Her sense of distance, of not-yet-being, is what draws Boaz in.
Through the lens of Chassidut, we explore the spiritual power of shef’lut—humble self-awareness— as the fertile ground where true intimacy, both with Hashem and with another soul, begins to grow. Because the more I recognize that I am not the center, the more room I have for love, gratitude, and the kind of partnership that holds space for imperfection. And in this space, a David HaMelech can be born.
What is Shavuot: Preparing for Sinai with Rav Shlomo Katz?
What does it mean to truly get ready for Matan Torah? In this series, Rav Shlomo Katz guides us through the emotional, spiritual, and practical steps of preparing for Shavuot. Drawing from Chassidic masters including Rav Kook, Rebbe Nachman, the Piasetzna Rebbe, as well a deep dive into Megilat Rut, each episode helps you build toward a deeper, more personal Kabbalat HaTorah—one that’s alive, real, and yours.