Shavuot
Shavuot 101
Shavuot commemorates the spring harvest and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai.
Why We Read The Book of Ruth on Shavuot
The connections between this story and the spring harvest festival.
Why Dairy on Shavuot?
A survey of the many explanations given for the tradition of eating milk products.
27 Shavuot Recipe Ideas
Enjoy the holiday known for blintzes and cheesecake and all things creamy and cheesy.
How to Make Perfect Cheesecake 5 Ways
Cheesecake is the iconic Shavuot dessert, as sacrosanct as a Hanukkah latke or Passover matzah ball.
What Are Pilgrimage Festivals?
Three major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.
Did Moses Write the Torah?
Although modern traditionalist Judaism uniformly affirms the divinity of the Torah, classical sources disagree on what role Moses had in its production.
Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel
Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.