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


A Zionist holiday: By celebrating Shavuot, we celebrate resettling Israel - opinion

By celebrating Shavuot, we celebrate our connection to the land and our ability to make the desert bloom. It is our Garden of Eden.

PREPARING FOR Shavuot in Mevo Horon

Brand news: Hot on the beach and who made a comeback?

The cream that beats time, opening the season at the beach, the world of coffee goes pastel, scandalous perfumes, a unique pop-up, mesmerizing eyeshadow, and new flavors for Shavuot.

 Hot summer

Brand news: Ocean-inspired jewelry and fun cakes for Shavuot

When saffron wraps the body in sensuality, sea-inspired jewelry, a brand launching new eyeshadows, sun protection for the skin, what to take to the beach, the magic stick, and more new products.

 Pandora

Shavuot: A time for Jews to become the people God envisions us to be

On a thousand lives and the one that truly matters: Through Torah study, we don’t just read about heroes and villains, saints and sinners; we learn to become the people God envisioned.

 ‘I HAVE floated down the Mississippi River on a raft, through the books I have read.’

Shavuot 2025 taste test: The new products that will elevate your holiday table

Ahead of Shavuot, we tasted new products that will upgrade your holiday table — from cheese sauces and pastas to salads and a touch of alcohol.

 New on the shelf, consumer goods

What blessing Is recited over cheesecake? Rabbi Shay Tahan clarifies ahead of Shavuot

Is the “Mezonot” blessing sufficient? And what if there’s a thick layer of cheese? Rabbi Tahan explains: Sometimes two blessings are required – and even two concluding blessings.

 A slice of cheese cake

This week in Jewish history: Shavuot, and the Six Day War

A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.

DAVID RUBINGER’S iconic photo of the IDF paratroopers at the Kotel during the Six Day War in 1967.

12 gorgeous white dresses for Shavuot

This coming Sunday evening we will mark the holiday of Shavuot, and as unsurprising as it is to go for an all-white total look – there’s no more winning formula than that.

 Anna October for Factory 54 – NIS 2,990

The best cheesecakes for Shavuot

Dessert consensus, emotional sweep, and indulgence with no limits.

 Lehamim Bakery

Grapevine, May 30, 2025: Lives in limbo

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 DEMOCRATS PARTY chairman Yair Golan leads a faction meeting at the Knesset this week.