Shavuot

Israel must implement radical change to rebuild nation unity - opinion

Shavuot highlighted the importance of Jewish unity. It is time we reflect on challenges and search for a better way.

By IVAN LEWIS
01/06/2023

Would Ruth, a convert, be good enough for Israeli citizenship? - opinion

It’s time for a clear, predictable path to citizenship with an explicit list of requirements for converts wishing to live in Israel.

Samson's tomb: Appearance of a ghost and a familial journey

Samson, a biblical golem, ended up killing himself, with the Philistines, when he pulled the temple in Gaza down on them. But somehow, his tribe members brought his body up here for burial.

By ARIEH O’SULLIVAN
28/05/2023

Shavuot and paying your financial windfall forward - opinion

You may be a great businessman, entrepreneur or computer programmer, but internalize the lesson of bringing the first fruits. It’s not all you.

By AARON KATSMAN
27/05/2023

Shavuot: 7 things converts can teach us about Judaism

Just as our sages learned about Jewish affirmations from Ruth, so I have found through my work with converts that we can learn much about Judaism from them.

By RAPHAEL SHUCHAT
26/05/2023

Pascale’s Kitchen: Last-minute fun dairy options for Shavuot

Most of you will probably have already begun preparations for Shavuot, so this week I am bringing you recipes for dairy dishes that are super easy and quick.

Wine Talk: Drinking white, pink & orange

A new type of wine has crashed the party: Orange wines. These are white wines made with their grape skins, like a red wine. Here are some recommendations.

Shavuot: Making bread out of milk and honey

By contrast with Shabbat and all the other festivals where meat is the mainstay, Shavuot is specifically dairy.

26/05/2023

Shavuot sweets: How does Israeli ice cream stack up against Ben & Jerry's?

For Shavuot, In Jerusalem undertook a selfless mission: eating ice cream and reporting back to our esteemed readers. Yes, it’s a hard job, but no one ever said journalism would be easy.

26/05/2023
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