June is a tricky time for a holiday like Shavuot. On one hand, I love having an excuse to make ...

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From warm pitas to fruity rugelach, these sweet and savory Jewish bakes are perfect for spring gatherings and everyday cravings.

If sweeping away all leaven symbolizes freedom, then maybe the Omer is a time to fill ourselves with that which truly leavens.

Why should the Omer, a period of harvesting a staple crop, have become a time of mourning?

In 2026, Passover begins on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Shavuot has no specific rituals because it is all about receiving God's Torah.

A modern addition to Shavuot