Shavuot

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Cheese Festival For Shavuot

Naomi and her guests teach how to make great recipes for the holiday.

Preparing for Shavuot and Remembering the Three Teens

The city of Elad dedicates its annual Torah study day to the memory of Eyal Yifrah, Gilad Sha'ar and Naftali Frenkel.

The Road Not Taken

Special edition of Torah Tidbits Audio for parashat Bamdibar and Shavuot.

Ahead of Shavuot: Rabbanut Warns Against False Kashrut on Cheese

Several cheeses being sold may have foreign kashrut approval, but are not licensed under the Rabbinate.

In Time for Shavuot: Half-Bake Cheesecake

Deliciously light and fluffy - and best of all, easy to make! A Shavuot classic.

Demand for Torah Classes Higher Than Ever in Secular Tel Aviv

Rosh Yehudi Jewish outreach org says demand for Torah and Judaism classes higher than ever among secular Tel Aviv residents.

Strengthening The Feast of Weeks: PR for Shavuot

Large Catholic Event Planned for David's Tomb on Shavuot

Rebbetzin in charge of Jewish prayer at the site urges Jews to attend, says police refusing to address potential security, space issues.

Desert Nation and the Receiving of Torah

What Torah really means to the world even if the world fails to understand its importance.

Tzohar Under Fire for 'Excluding Reform' from Shavuot Event

Orthodox rabbinical group attacked by left-wing activists for not including non-Orthodox speakers at upcoming Tikun Leil event.

All You Need is Cheese

Naomi Nachman prepares for Shavuot with special cheese recipes.

Arab Attacker Indicted For Breaking Jewish Minor's Skull

Jerusalem Arab indicted for assaulting 17-year-old with wooden bat near Western Wall right before Shavuot.

Bringing the 'Torah from Sinai' in Time for Shavuot

Naftali Kalfa releases new single weaving words from the Jewish texts with a moving soulful melody.

Israeli Fans Get 'Satisfaction' at Stones' TA Concert

Neither BDS nor high ticket prices could prevent the Rolling Stones and their Israeli fans from getting together.

The Lynyrd Skynyrd Connection to Mount Zion & King David's Tomb

As preparations for Shavuot are underway, a rabbi reminisces about rock star Artimus Pyle's three years as a yeshiva student on Mt. Zion.

Temple Mount is Jewish for a Day

Over 400 Jews entered the Mount on the eve of Shavuot. Most Muslim worshippers barred over incitement.

Kotel Officials: We're All Ready for Shavuot

Officials at the Kotel (Western Wall) are preparing for expected crowds of tens of thousands of visitors over the Shavuot holiday.

Russian Jewry Relieved After Matriculation Exams Postponed

Vladimir Putin personally intervenes after Jewish community leaders turn to government over exams, which were scheduled for Shavuot holiday.

Rolling Stones Move Show Back for Religious Fans

Rock band obliges religious Jews over debut Israel show, pushes back start time to avoid conflict with Shavuot holiday.

Rolling Stones Concert For Secular Jews Only?

Iconic band's performance set for Shavuot, limiting religious fans. MK Slomiansky: 'They wouldn't do this on memorial day.'

Israelis Targeted by Rock Throwers in Northern Israel

A group of Israelis was targeted by rock-throwing Arab youths in Nazareth Illit during the holiday of Shavuot.

Chabad 5 Towns Rabbi: Torah is Everywhere

Rabbi Zalman Wolowik, in holiday message, explains why the Israelites accepted Torah unquestioningly.

Shavuot Organizer: "We Don't Have to Agree, to Love Each Other"

Hundreds are expected to camp out on Mount Zion for Shavuot. Meet the young dynamic organizers who are promoting unity.

PM Netanyahu Receives "First Fruits" for Shavuot Holiday

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu met children from the Valley of Springs Regional Council, who brought him "bikurim" (first fruits).

Kotel Rabbi: Pray for Unity

Rabbi of Kotel calls to end recent conflict through government regulation, prayer.

Hundreds Camp Out on Mount Zion This Past Shavuot

A couple describes what inspired them to organize a mass communal Shavuot celebration on Mount Zion. Photo essay and audio included.

Alarms Sound on Shavuot in Kochav Yaakov

An entire IDF brigade deployed in and around Kochav Yaakov in Binyamin during Shavuot after an open gate and tracks were found

Chag Sameach: The Torah's Holiday Starts Saturday Night

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot will begin on Saturday night. Thousands will stream to the Western Wall.

Israel's Milk Industry - High Quality and Healthy

What is the Israel Milk Board? How does the dairy industry in Israel work? A special interview for Shavuot.

King David's 3,025th Birthday Celebrated at New Museum

Tel Aviv's new King David Museum offers two fun-filled free days honoring birthday of greatest Jewish king ever.

Counting the Omer in the Digital Age

Technology has made counting the Omer, the period of forty-nine days between Passover and Shavuot, easy, convenient and enjoyable.

New Cookbook Adds 'Kosher Elegance' to Shavuot Table

T-minus very little time left to go, and what can you do to make Shavuot dinner look like a feat of excellence? Open that new cookbook of yours.

Music Video: 'Stay Up All Night!'

Just in time for the Festival of Weeks, a Shavuot music video reminds Jews around the world that Tuesday night is the time to "stay up all night!"

First Yahrzeit of Rabbi Mordechai Eliyahu Marked

First anniversary of the death of Israel's revered and beloved former Chief Sephardic Rabbi marked in special ceremony in Jerusalem.

Chag Sameach! Holiday of the Torah Begins Tuesday Night

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot is set to begin Tuesday night – lasting for its one Biblical day in Israel, and two days in the rest of the world.

New Shavuot Feature: Unusual Vegan / Dairy Soup Recipe

Dairy food is traditional for the Shavuot holiday, with this soup an easy, tasty vegan or vegetarian example.

Police Deny Golan Closed to Holiday Tourism

Only hotspots will be closed off, in case riots resume. Holiday visitors welcome.

Chabad’s ‘Mitzvah Tanks’ Bring Holiday Spirit

Chabad’s mobile mitzvah tanks brought the spirit of Lag BaOmer to citizens throughout Israel, and are now helping prepare students for Shavuot.

Israeli Shavuot: Praying at the Wall, Learning, Dairy Food

All night on Shavuot, Jews streamed to the Kotel, a spiritual journey on the day the Torah was given at Mount Sinai. Chag Sameach!

Polish Jews 'Coming Out' for Shavuot Holiday

A “Guide to the Shavuot Holiday” in Polish is being disseminated among formerly hidden Polish Jews.

Shavuot/Sabbath Holiday: Thurs. Night to Sat. Night

eople's receiving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai 3,318 years ago.