Shavuot

Shavuot table design: The guide to festive hosting

We gathered tips from the home experts at Hamashbir for setting a Shavuot table that is festive, trendy, and full of character with minimum effort.

A Shavuot table designed by Hamashbir experts
THE PURSUIT of individuality is one of modern culture’s most prominent trends.

Parashat Bamidbar: The individual within the collective

More than just "a first glass"

The most Shavuot ever: Pink wines conquer the holiday table

A holiday of cheese and wine

Shavuot of sensory intoxication: The wines that will make your holiday


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.

The big Shavuot food guide

White, pure, edible: Israel’s tastiest news.

 Mount Sinai challah by Idan Chabasov and Foodish

Shavuot of intoxication: At these prices, take four bottles

Talia Levin is getting ready for the upcoming long holiday weekend with good wines at great prices.

 Wine and cheese