Shavuot

Meet the Israeli author making Jewish texts accessible for children

The first book I received of Dina’s series of three was her Scroll of Ruth, most appropriate since Shavuot was only a week away.

Dina Gavriely: ‘My task was clear – create vibrant and joyful texts.’
Jews at the Western Wall, 1870s.

The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall

An Israeli settler argues with a Palestinian farmer, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, October 29, 2025.

Israeli society must reclaim the Torah’s moral core - opinion

A child is carried as Muslims prepare for the holy month of Ramadan in Damascus, Syria, February 18, 2026.

From Shavuot to Ramadan: Living in the guidance of sacred scriptures - opinion


The most Shavuot ever: Pink wines conquer the holiday table

Don’t be fooled by the color. These Rosé wines will easily support your festive menu.

More than just "a first glass"

Shavuot of sensory intoxication: The wines that will make your holiday

Instead of recommending wines that simply will not interfere with Shavuot dishes, Mira Eitan recommends the bottles that will become the real story at the table.

A holiday of cheese and wine

Where to celebrate Shavuot? The most special places to travel to in the Jezreel Valley

Between pioneer dances, wineries, fields, and local markets – the Jezreel Valley offers a weekend of nature, agriculture, and local flavors as part of the Milk and Honey festival.

Festival of Shavuot

'From Alienation to Monarchy': Ruth and the architecture of loving-kindness - book review

Yael Ziegler’s 'Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy' is a 534-page book on a four-chapter megillah.

RUTH JOINS her mother-in-law, Naomi, in traveling to the Land of Israel, while Orpah turns back to Moab after accompanying them for a stretch. King David will descend from Ruth, and Goliath from her sister-in-law.

Shavuot 2026: The truth about pasta and rice revealed

Rice or pasta? A caloric and glycemic comparison, the benefits of "al dente," and the complete guide to choosing healthy pasta (from whole wheat to legumes) ahead of Shavuot.

Pasta and rice

Brand news: The brand that doesn't break tradition and about female friendship

How do you achieve glass skin, who landed from Miami, the beauty secret from thermal waters, the perfume that intensified, and the pizza that surprises.

Furla

Parashat Behar-Behukotai: Quality vs quantity

Shmita teaches that true blessing is found not in abundance, but in satisfaction, faith, and learning to focus on what truly matters.

‘YOU ARE growing up in a generation with dozens of types of dairy desserts in the refrigerator.’

Maafe Ne’eman launches Shavuot cheesecake collection across Israel

The Israeli bakery chain’s holiday lineup includes five new cheesecakes, family quiches, dairy pastries, and no-added-sugar options.

Maafe Ne’eman launches Shavuot cheesecake collection across Israel.

Without sugar and without gluten: We tasted Biga’s new cheesecake

Ahead of Shavuot, the Biga chain is launching a new cheesecake without added sugar and without gluten that tries to prove it is possible to enjoy a rich dessert without compromising.

Biga's new cheesecake without added sugar and without gluten

Where the sea meets the holiday table: Carlton Tel Aviv offers a Shavuot to remember

From rooftop ice baths to a boutique wine dinner at sunset, the five-star seafront hotel has crafted a full menu of Shavuot experiences for every kind of traveler

Shavuot at the Carlton Tel Aviv