Practical, talmudic and mystical reasons to eat cheesecake on Shavuot. (Plus it’s delicious.)

Why some synagogues use paper-cuts as decorations, how Israelis celebrate with water, and other lesser-known facts about this springtime holiday.

A survey of the many explanations given for the tradition of eating milk products.

Rituals for the holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the giving of the Torah.

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

A roundup of recipes for the springtime holiday.

New ceremonies and rituals are introduced.

The connections between this story and the spring harvest festival.

Enjoy the holiday known for blintzes and cheesecake and all things creamy and cheesy.

The Zohar identifies Ruth and Naomi as the two Torahs revealed at Sinai.