Shavuot

Meet the Israeli author making Jewish texts accessible for children

The first book I received of Dina’s series of three was her Scroll of Ruth, most appropriate since Shavuot was only a week away.

Dina Gavriely: ‘My task was clear – create vibrant and joyful texts.’
Jews at the Western Wall, 1870s.

The beauty and frustration of Shavuot at the Western Wall

An Israeli settler argues with a Palestinian farmer, during olive harvesting in Silwad, near Ramallah, October 29, 2025.

Israeli society must reclaim the Torah’s moral core - opinion

A child is carried as Muslims prepare for the holy month of Ramadan in Damascus, Syria, February 18, 2026.

From Shavuot to Ramadan: Living in the guidance of sacred scriptures - opinion


Dr. Maya Rosman reveals: This is the pasta you should eat on Shavuot

Anyone on a diet is very frightened by the combination of pasta with cream or cheeses, but the nutritional truth is much more complex.

Pasta salad

Second Hashomer Hachadash youth conference opens with series of activities in the Gaza Envelope

The “Envelope to Envelope” initiative connects a long trail with memorial seating areas featuring stories of fallen heroes

Yoel Zilberman together with participants from Hashomer Hachadash Youth today in the Eshkol region.

Are dairy products healthy? A dietitian with all the facts about milk and cheese

Shavuot is just around the corner – and that means a lot of dairy dishes. Are they healthy for us? Who might they harm? And why is a glass of milk before bed a good idea?

Are dairy products healthy?

The development that makes it possible to maintain the health of edible fish

Ahead of Shavuot, the demand for quality fish is steadily increasing, and a new Israeli development allows breeders to significantly improve the health monitoring of edible fish.

Nitzan Gerzi from the SeaNovation innovation center in Eilat

This is the biggest mistake you are making this Shavuot

What mechanisms lie behind the heaviness felt after holiday meals, and how can you ease the digestive system without giving up the most delicious foods available?

A combination of fat, sugar, and carbohydrates, and continuous eating over hours

Airline to serve northern wine and cheeses to support businesses affected by war

The airline Israir is collaborating with the Teva Ez dairy and the Kishor winery in an effort to strengthen businesses from the conflict line that were harmed during the war.

Wine and cheese on Israir flights

Six Israeli hiking trails and natural sites to reconnect with nature this Shavuot

The KKL-JNF invites Israelis to experience some of its most beautiful water hiking trails across the country.

Nahal HaShofet.

Wine accessories take center stage in Israeli homes despite global decline in consumption

The younger generation tends to drink more moderately, with their wine consumption a choice rather than just another drink.

The Pauker Red made in memory of winemaker Gideon Pauker, murdered on Oct. 7, 2023.

Say cheese: Ma’afe Ne'eman’s must-have Shavuot desserts are here

Ma’afe Ne'eman, a leading Israeli bakery and pastry chain, presents a festive Shavuot collection.

Ma’afe Ne'eman cakes and desserts, Shavuot 2026.

White, baked and decadent: The Shavuot collections you should know

From classic cheesecakes to kadaif, pistachio and crème brûlée twists, pastry shops launch festive Shavuot menus with desserts, baked goods, and savory items for the holiday table.

Biscotti presents – Shavuot 2026 Collection.