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The Sweet Story of Israeli Desserts

Desserts are part of the ever-developing Israeli cuisine, and like everything else in Israel, desserts too have their story.

Maimonides’ Thirteen Unanimous Principles

The substance of Maimonides' principles was never in dispute; the ramifications of rejecting them were.

Jewish Confirmation

A modern addition to Shavuot

Why We Read The Book of Ruth on Shavuot

The connections between this story and the spring harvest festival.

Tikkun Leil Shavuot

The all-nighter is an observance that developed on Shavuot.

Finding Meaning in the Omer

A time to prepare for receiving the Torah.

Why Ruth on Shavuot?

The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.

Shavuot Decorations

These are traditionally found both in the home and the synagogue.

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