The most explicit Messianic prophecy found in the Torah occurs in this week's Torah portion ~ Parshat Shoftim, as Deut. 18:15 tells us that God will one day send a prophet like unto Moses.
The 1st of Elul marks the beginning of a 40 day spiritual preparation called the Season of Repentance. The Season of Repentance culminates on the Day of Atonement.
The Church Holiday most of us know only as a remembrance of Acts chapter two is actually a Biblical appointment filled with a wealth of meaning and symbolism.
Tisha B'Av is regarded as the saddest day in the Jewish calendar and it is thus believed to be a day which is destined for tragedy.
Shavuot (Pentecost) is the day when we remember that the Torah was spoken at Mount Sinai in all the languages of the world. In view of this, it is significant that the story of Ruth is read on this day.