Browsing: Shavuot
Parashat Pinchas, found in the book of Numbers, encompasses a range of important themes and narratives that hold valuable lessons for a religious Jewish audience. This…
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the giving of the Torah (the Jewish religious texts) at Mount Sinai. It happens to be celebrated on the…
Shabbat and the biblical holidays, known as chagim, are observed for a duration of 25 hours instead of the typical 24 hours. Note that these are…
Every Jewish community uses the holidays as a time to connect each other, to pause, and to relearn Torah and Jewish history. These holidays hold deep…
Shavuot doesn’t get as much attention as Passover, Rosh Hashanah, or many other holidays unfortunately, but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be welcomed with cheer, excitement,…
Here’s a recipe for cheese blintzes, a delicious Jewish dish often enjoyed on Shavuot or other special occasions. To read about the connections that make milky…
To read about the connections that make cheesecake a longstanding custom for Shavuot, see our article here. Here’s a classic recipe for a delicious homemade cheesecake:…
Cheesecake is a popular food traditionally associated with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot is a significant holiday in the Jewish calendar, commemorating the giving of…
