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.'
Beyond the headlines: Carrying the light forward - opinion
If we’re so smart, why are we so divided? Rethinking Jewish unity - opinion
Grapevine: Ahad Ha’am is back
Especially for Shavuot: This sports brand is wearing white
The international sports and lifestyle brand SKECHERS launches a white sneaker collection that upgrades any outfit effortlessly.
Who counts in Judaism? Lessons from Lag Ba'omer - opinion
If a person misses even one day of counting the Omer, thus “breaking” the set, he is no longer permitted to count new days with a blessing.
Counting the Omer: A journey from Passover to Shavuot
The pilgrimage festival of Shavuot at the conclusion of the Omer period was in thanksgiving for God’s blessing and protection of the land and its produce.
Finding the balance: What Jewish law teaches us about avoiding political extremes? - opinion
The liberals are cursing the conservatives; the conservatives are cursing the liberals. Accusations from friends and congregants alike, seeing only the other at fault, blind to our own shortcomings.
Jews are in a moment of broken illusions, but we’re stronger than we think - opinion
Our Torah portions offer comfort, reminding us that the past was never perfect and that the gap between the real and ideal has been part of our DNA from time immemorial.
Thoughts on Shavuot and the counting of the Omer
Torah is more than the Pentateuch – it’s an expression of the ‘mind of God’
Shavuot: A 'gouda' history of cheese names and terms
Let’s open the playing field and take a look at some of the delicacies that have graced cheese platters and delectable dishes over the centuries.
Northern kibbutzim celebrate Shavuot as Hezbollah rockets explode above
Kibbutzim celebrated Shavuot with traditional festivities amidst eerily lively skies filled with rockets and missiles fired by Hezbollah, with kids exclaiming in awe, "Like fireworks."
Say Cheese: Israel’s dairy holiday has hopes and holes
Israel celebrates the holiday of Shavuot, commonly associated with cheese, as the country’s dairy farms overcome war-related threats and labor shortages.
Nostalgia of the palate: The importance of cheesecake on Shavuot
Just Google “cheesecake” or “Shavuot,” and you will quickly discover scores of tried and tested options. The same goes for blintzes and umpteen other dairy dishes. Enjoy!
