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.
The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall
Israeli society must reclaim the Torah’s moral core - opinion
From Shavuot to Ramadan: Living in the guidance of sacred scriptures - opinion
Shavuot 2025: Why do we group Jewish holidays together?
By adding Purim to the duo of Passover and Shavuot, this trio reminds us that hiddenness is not static. It is dynamic.
Shavuot in 1948: Harvesting the first fruits of Israeli statehood under siege
It was the collision of Israel’s past with its present and future. The offerings may have been meager. The dairy dishes improvised. But the spirit was resolute.
Reaccepting the Torah: Looking back the first Shavuot after the fall of Nazi Germany
For many Holocaust survivors, May 18, 1945 was the first Shavuot they were able to celebrate after years of war.
Snapping Tel Aviv: Alex Levac on capturing the city that never sleeps - interview
Israel’s city that never sleeps was founded over Passover, 1909, during the counting of the Omer leading up to Shavuot.
Confirmations on Shavuot's first day helped preserve American Jewish identity
Most Atlanta synagogues held a confirmation on the first day of the Shavuot holiday - unusual by then for many American Jewish communities.
Festive for Shavuot: Yeast pastry with sweet cheese and fruit
For the holiday evening itself, or maybe for an afternoon coffee, it really doesn’t matter with this fragrant and wonderful pastry.
Shavuot's special significance: Recognizing those who converted to Judaism
This identification of Israel with the Almighty is so profound that Shavuot was transformed into the concept of a spiritual marriage between God and the Jewish people.
Delicious old fashioned cheesecake: Experiencing the Shavuot holiday on a higher level
Here are two recipes for delicious cheesecakes and coffee cakes to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot.
Beware of cheese and yogurt this Shavuot: It may impact your weight loss
With the advent of Shavuot, it’s time to take a deeper look at how dairy products affect our bodies – for better or for worse.
Wine talk: Celebrating Shavuot in white and pink
Many wine folk will be organizing wine & cheese parties for Shavuot, and for this a variety of white and rosé wines are recommended.
