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German national accused of assaulting Jews outside London synagogue

Man charged in attack on two Jewish men outside north London synagogue before Shavuot; another man gets five years for threatening to bomb Jewish schools

Itamar Eichner | 05.24.26

Old harvest rites meet new beginnings as Israelis celebrate Shavuot nationwide | Watch

New immigrants in the Jezreel Valley celebrate their first Shavuot in Israel as century-old agricultural traditions highlight land, community and renewal

Israel Moshkovitz | 05.22.26

Light rain possible in northern and coastal Israel as temperatures rise | Weather forecast

Temperatures will remain lower than usual for the season despite a slight warming trend, with another small rise expected Saturday before a mild dip on Sunday

ynet | 05.22.26

Shavuot cheese ranking: which cheeses are the healthiest?

From ricotta and cottage cheese to aged Gouda and Brie, science shows some holiday favorites may support digestion, satiety and gut health, while others are best enjoyed in moderation

Dr. Yael Benvenisti | 05.21.26

עודד שורץ הבעלים ויצרן הגבינות במשק שוורץ

Milking under fire: Israel’s boutique dairies face a bitter Shavuot

Near the Lebanon border, northern dairies face a bleak holiday as war, reserve duty, collapsed tourism and competition from cheap imports slash sales

Yair Kraus | 05.21.26

פסל דוד, עם ראשו של גלית, במגדל דוד. העתק של פסל שיצר הפסל האיטלקי אנדראה דל ורוקיו

Shavuot, the Book of Ruth and King David: ancient traditions linking faith and place

On Shavuot, tradition links King David’s birth and death to the holiday and the reading of the Book of Ruth; from Bethlehem’s fields to Ein Gedi’s caves, the story links faith, exile and royal destiny

Joel Rappel | 05.21.26

Nachshon’s lesson for Shavuot: lead before the sea splits

From the Book of Numbers to Ruth and King David, Nachshon’s legacy shows that holiness and leadership belong to those who take responsibility, act with courage and move the nation forward

Michael Eisenberg | 05.21.26

Fifty shades of white: how Israeli homes are warming up the Shavuot palette

Long associated with holiday and the Israeli home, white is taking on a new role in interior design; designers explain how sand, cream, stone, natural light and textured materials are replacing the sterile white spaces of the past

ynet Global | 05.20.26

Everyone will want a slice: 4 cheesecakes for Shavuot

The one that will wow your guests, the one you simply mix and bake, or the one everyone devours: 4 cheesecake recipes for Shavuot

ynet | 05.20.26

Why is everyone suddenly sensitive to milk?

Why are more people struggling to digest dairy, and how can lactose intolerance be distinguished from a true allergy? Doctors say processed foods may play a role, while unnecessary milk avoidance in childhood can raise allergy risk

Tzur Gueta | 05.20.26

Rare 180-year-old cookbook reveals secrets of kosher cuisine at the Victorian Jewish table

Ahead of Shavuot, the National Library of Israel presents a rare copy of what is believed to be the world’s first kosher cookbook, an 1846 English volume with dairy dishes, beauty tips and recipes often attributed to Lady Judith Montefiore

Shilo Freid | 05.19.26

On Shavuot, Israel is reminded that unity is easier to feel than to preserve

Opinion: The holiday that marks the giving of the Torah and the first fruits offers Israel a timely reminder: A society can find extraordinary strength when it stands together, but history shows how hard that togetherness is to maintain

Tamar Asraf | 05.18.26

How to make your butter better with these flavor-packed recipes

Homemade flavored butters transformed into irresistible edible works of art that are guaranteed to earn compliments at the Shavuot table

Raheli Krut | 05.15.26

Rabbis permit rare weddings during Omer as war delays ceremonies

After the war forced widespread wedding delays, Israel’s chief rabbis issued a rare temporary ruling allowing marriages during the Omer, a traditionally restricted period. The decision has led to an unusual wave of ceremonies

Shilo Freid | 04.19.26

The ongoing relevance of the Torah's moral revolution

Opinion: From ancient laws to modern equality, the Torah's values still reshape humanity through daily acts of justice and compassion—proving that 'good fights' not with weapons but accumulated deeds of ordinary heroes

Rabbi Daniel Rowe | 06.01.25