Shavuot

Tze’ela Gez’s mother-in-law, Naomi: 'Life is still beautiful'

'For me, life is very, very straight. Hashem is the king. We have to understand what that means deeply. It’s not just words.'

Hananel, Tze'ela and sons in happier times.
 The wedding of Yehuda and Hodaya, Inset bottom-right, fallen IDF sgt. Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist.

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 An illustrative image of an Israeli flag shattered like glass.

If we’re so smart, why are we so divided? Rethinking Jewish unity - opinion

 Happy anniversary (illustrative).

Grapevine: Ahad Ha’am is back


Glimpse into the past: KKL-JNF publishes archival photos of Shavuot celebrations pre-state

The photos were taken from the 1930s and 1940s during festivities in Jerusalem, Haifa, Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan, Kibbutz Ramat David and other communities.

Shavuot – First Fruits Festival. Mishmar HaEmek, 1943.

Sales and new home items

Exciting new home products and holiday deals: From designer tableware and eco-friendly water filters to festive flower arrangements and customized carpets.

 Tzemer Beautiful Carpets at the 10th International Conference on Hotel Design and Planning

Here’s how New York is celebrating Shavuot in 2025

Here is how the Jewish community across New York City will be celebrating the holiday, from low-key flower arranging classes and study sessions to all-night ragers.

 Guests at a rooftop concert during the 2023 Paul Feig Marlene Meyerson Tikkun Leil Shavuot. )

Last-minute Shavuot vacation deals in Israel

The holiday of Shavuot is approaching rapidly, with the eve falling on Sunday, June 1, 2025, and the holiday itself on Monday, June 2, 2025.

 A panoramic view from Eilat promenade.

Say Cheese: Halachic clarity for Shavuot dairy delights


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 READING FROM the Torah in synagogue: Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Ten Commandments. These commandments, like the Torah, offer stories, insights, values and actions as ways in to God

Diving int water: A guide to water attractions and slides for the Shavuot holiday

VR slides on luxury cruises, water parks in Eilat, and pools in central Israel—discover top attractions to make your long Shavuot weekend a fun, refreshing, and wet family vacation.

 Water slides on the deck of MSC Euribia

Dairy dreams and delights: Trending Israeli cheesecakes ahead of Shavuot

Cheesecake isn’t just a dessert, it’s a Shavuot essential. And this year’s offerings are a testament to its versatility.

Dairy dreams, delights, and daring

In the kitchen with Henny: Dishing out Shavuot comfort, dairy-style

This year, Shavuot begins on Sunday night, which means there’s not a lot of prep time after Shabbat. Here are tips so you can plan in advance and start the holiday feeling calm and ready!

 A cheesecake

Recommended wines for Shavuot

In honor of Shavuot, we tasted new wines, tried to pair them with cheeses and holiday dishes, and just as important: we divided them by price range.

 Each cheese and its wine