Shavuot

'From Alienation to Monarchy': Ruth and the architecture of loving-kindness - book review

Yael Ziegler’s 'Ruth: From Alienation to Monarchy' is a 534-page book on a four-chapter megillah.

RUTH JOINS her mother-in-law, Naomi, in traveling to the Land of Israel, while Orpah turns back to Moab after accompanying them for a stretch. King David will descend from Ruth, and Goliath from her sister-in-law.
Pasta and rice

Shavuot 2026: The truth about pasta and rice revealed

Furla

Brand news: The brand that doesn't break tradition and about female friendship

‘YOU ARE growing up in a generation with dozens of types of dairy desserts in the refrigerator.’

Parashat Behar-Behukotai: Quality vs quantity


Maafe Ne’eman launches Shavuot cheesecake collection across Israel

The Israeli bakery chain’s holiday lineup includes five new cheesecakes, family quiches, dairy pastries, and no-added-sugar options.

Maafe Ne’eman launches Shavuot cheesecake collection across Israel.

Without sugar and without gluten: We tasted Biga’s new cheesecake

Ahead of Shavuot, the Biga chain is launching a new cheesecake without added sugar and without gluten that tries to prove it is possible to enjoy a rich dessert without compromising.

Biga's new cheesecake without added sugar and without gluten

Where the sea meets the holiday table: Carlton Tel Aviv offers a Shavuot to remember

From rooftop ice baths to a boutique wine dinner at sunset, the five-star seafront hotel has crafted a full menu of Shavuot experiences for every kind of traveler

Shavuot at the Carlton Tel Aviv

Mineral wines that go great with Shavuot dishes

Two elegant white wines from France land in Israel just before the season of dairy meals, and integrate with a trend of more moderate and mindful alcohol consumption as part of a balanced diet.

Domaine de Châtillon

Tze’ela Gez’s mother-in-law, Naomi: 'Life is still beautiful'

'For me, life is very, very straight. Hashem is the king. We have to understand what that means deeply. It’s not just words.'

Hananel, Tze'ela and sons in happier times.

Beyond the headlines: Carrying the light forward - opinion

A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news

 The wedding of Yehuda and Hodaya, Inset bottom-right, fallen IDF sgt. Eliyahu Moshe Zimbalist.

If we’re so smart, why are we so divided? Rethinking Jewish unity - opinion

If we can win Nobel prizes for economics or medicine, imagine the legacy of those who crack the code of Jewish unity.

 An illustrative image of an Israeli flag shattered like glass.

Grapevine: Ahad Ha’am is back

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Happy anniversary (illustrative).

When white comes to life: The color trend that brings warmth back home

Shavuot brings a shift in home design: White is no longer sterile but rich with shades and textures. Learn how to create a warm, inviting white space that suits even a lively family home.

 KARE Showroom

Ruth the Moabite, King David’s ancestor, was a righteous convert

Ruth’s son, Obed, would be the future father of Jesse, who would become the father of King David.

 ‘Ruth in Boaz’s Field’ by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld.