Shavuot

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Jewish Confirmation

A modern addition to Shavuot

Finding Meaning in the Omer

A time to prepare for receiving the Torah.

Rosewater and Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

Rosewater is traditionally used in a variety of Middle Eastern dishes.

How to Make Gluten-Free Blintzes

Perfect for Shavuot or anytime.

Salonican Shavuot Traditions

Sephardic memory and tradition at Shavuot.

Don’t Just Mark the Jewish Holidays, Mark the Jewish Intervals

We need to be able to rest and recover from one run in order to perform at our best at the next one.

Why Some Holidays Last Longer Outside Israel

Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.

Why Ruth on Shavuot?

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

Ruth… In Other Words

Last summer, when I joined Anshe Sholom B’nai Israel (ASBI), the local Modern Orthodox synagogue in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, I discovered ...

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