It is customary to eat dairy on Shavuot, and many people look forward to enjoying cheesecake. Here is our roundup of the best, most decadent cheesecake recipes. We've included fruity cheesecakes, chocolate cheesecakes, cheesecake bites and no-bake cheesecakes, as well…
While no Shavuot dairy meal is complete without blintzes or cheesecake, there are many other traditional dishes enjoyed around the globe on this holiday. Here are some delicious recipes to add to your repertoire and to enhance the dairy selection…
Here are some great kids' books (plus a DVD and puzzle!) for Shavuot. From a simple counting book for toddlers to a young adult novel, these books explore and celebrate the origin and customs of Shavuot. In A Mountain of…
Just in time for Shavuot, G-dcast has released a new animated short film, "The Book of Ruth." The Book of Ruth is traditionally read on the second day of Shavuot. The book is about a Moabite woman who, after her…
Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah to the Jews, and we tradionally eat dairy on this day. There are several possible explanations for the origin of this custom. One explanation is that before the Torah was given, no kosher…
Your little one may still be a few years off from Hebrew School, but that doesn't mean you can't get baby in touch with his or her Jewish roots right off the bat. Here's how to incorporate a little Jewish…
Here is a great and incredibly easy dish that is perfect for a Lag B'Omer picnic, Shabbat lunch, or any spring or summer meal when you desire something fresh and flavorful. The ingredients are exactly what the recipe states -…
Excited about Lag B'Omer? We are, too! Want to share your excitement about this mystical and miraculous day? Here are some great ways: 1. Smile! Bonfires make you happy? Show the world with this sweatshirt from Zazzle. 2. Connect with…
Here are fun printable coloring pages that highlight Lag B'Omer customs, such as building bonfires, having picnics and playing with bows and arrows, as well as an Omer counter so kids can count down the days themselves. Campfire Scene Click…
Here is a quick and easy dessert that is super-delicious and perfect for picnics and other outdoor activities. It is great for Lag B'Omer because if you don't have a real bonfire to make s'mores, it is the next best…
What is Lag B'Omer? Lag B'Omer occurs each year on the 18th day of the Hebrew month of Iyar. This date signifies the 33rd day of the counting of the Omer - the 49-day period between Passover and Shavuot. On…
On Lag B'Omer it is customary to celebrate with bonfires, picnics and outdoor activities. Have some fun and enjoy the outdoors with these toys and games. Of course, these are not just for Lag B'Omer as your family can enjoy…
The holiday of Lag B'Omer is customarily celebrated with bonfires. Some say this is to remember the fire at Mt. Sinai or the igniting of the Jewish soul, though it is also commonly believed the fires are lit to honor…
Check out our sample menu for a Mother's Day brunch that will make Mom or Bubbe positively kvell! Strawberry Baked Challah French Toast Have some leftover challah from Shabbat? Even if you don't, buy a new one to make this…
Whether Mom's a Mah Jongg maven, board game buff, or gambler extraordinaire, you can't lose this Mother's Day with one of these game gifts! Mother's Day Gifts for the Gamer by jewitup on Polyvore Jewish Educational Toys Apples To…
Tennis? Yoga? Cross-fit? Whatever her passion, keep your fitness fan Mom moving this Mother's Day with these sporty gift ideas. Mother's Day Sporty Gift Ideas by jewitup featuring a juice extractor Mizuno shoes zappos.com Breville juice extractor amazon.com Amazon.com:…
Plant the seeds for a happy Mom with these gardening must-have gifts. Mom's appreciation will surely grow as beautifully as her flowers! Mother's Day Gifts for the Gardener by jewitup featuring Eric Javits Thoughtful Gardener Watering Can design by…
If Mom has never met a gadget she didn't love, you can't go wrong with our gift picks below. Or if you're trying to nudge her into the 21st century, here are some great ways to start! Mother's Day…