Shavuot

Wine Talk: Wine and cheese, please

On Shavuot, it is traditional to serve dairy products, and it is the perfect opportunity to have a wine and cheese party.

YARDEN SAUVIGNON BLANC is perfect with goat cheese. Cheese and wine are natural partners.
Cheese and fruit board

In the kitchen with Henny: Cheesy does it

BNEI AKIVA youth movement members dance with a Torah scroll at the Western Wall on Jerusalem Day, on May 20, 1974.

Your Investments: Financial freedom and Jerusalem unification

A Shavuot table designed by Hamashbir experts

Shavuot table design: The guide to festive hosting


Shavuot 2024: New and trendy products to upgrade your holiday

From festive holiday collections to surprising pudding flavors and the finest wines, explore the latest offerings for your Shavuot table.


Famous stylists share their unique Shavuot looks

Celebrities' stylists, Shiran Menashe, Yarden Meinfield Dizengoff & Roy Sandler, reveal their festive outfits. White isn't the only option for Shavuot attire.


Pasta, pizza, and a celebration: All the new delights for Shavuot

The major food importer is gearing up for the holiday with expanded shelves, exciting new products, and delightful interaction with its customers.


Beer instead of wine: The true tradition of Shavuot

Long before it became the "Dairy Holiday," Shavuot was a wheat festival. Weihenstephan brings Shavuot Fest—transforming the holiday into a true celebration.


Cheeses, wines, flowers, and cakes for Shavuot

Discover the latest offerings to adorn your holiday table in celebration of Shavuot, the festival of first fruits.


15 best cheesecakes for Shavuot: Tradition meets taste

From classic to innovative, these cheesecakes promise a festive Shavuot. Explore top picks from bakeries across Israel, each offering unique flavors and textures to elevate your holiday celebration.


From Switzerland to Jerusalem: Sarah Ebel Freiman's story of aliyah

Though Sarah was originally named Barbara, her mother told her later that she would have preferred the name Sarah or Rebecca, and so upon conversion, she chose Sarah. 

 SISTERS SARAH and Judith in Zurich.

Women and Tikkun Leil: When did women stay up all night learning on Shavuot?

In the 21st century, at least a million Jews – women and men – are active participants in Tikkun Leil Shavuot.

 ‘IF ONLY They Had Asked Us,’ by artist Andi Arnovitz: The work is composed of thousands of excerpts from the Talmud, printed in a range of brilliant hues.

Shavuot 2024: A new 10 commandments for Israel and Jewish destiny

Here are 10 fundamental doctrines regarding Israel, Jewish destiny, and Jewish universalism. 

 THE APPLICATION of ‘international law’ to Israel has become farcical. Pictured: ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan seen April 25.

Shavuot in style: Italian-inspired celebrations with a Danish twist

Celebrate Shavuot with vibrant and stylish table settings. From Italian elegance by Baci Milano to Danish minimalism by Prat Living.