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Shavuot: The Festival of Weeks
Seven weeks after Passover, the Jewish world celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai — with all-night study, dairy feasts, and the reading of the Book of Ruth.
Why Jews Don't Mix Meat & Dairy
The prohibition comes from the Torah's command not to cook a kid in its mother's milk — repeated three times and expanded into one of Judaism's most detailed dietary laws.
Jewish Cheesecake for Shavuot: New York Style and Beyond
Why Jews eat dairy on Shavuot, plus three cheesecake recipes: classic New York-style, lighter Israeli version, and an easy no-bake option for when you want dessert without the oven.
Blintzes Recipe: How to Make Classic Jewish Stuffed Crepes
Thin, delicate crepes wrapped around sweet cheese filling and pan-fried until golden — blintzes are a beloved dairy dish served on Shavuot and year-round in Jewish homes.
Shavuot Dairy Menu: Cheesecake, Blintzes, and Beyond
Shavuot is the holiday of dairy — here is a complete menu plan featuring cheesecake, blintzes, lasagna, and dairy dishes from every Jewish tradition around the world.
Kosher Cheese: Understanding the Rennet Question
An explanation of why cheese requires special kosher certification, covering the rennet issue, gevinat Yisrael requirements, microbial rennet alternatives, and the range of kosher cheeses available.