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Shavuot

Sesame seeds
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Upcoming events: Crypto-Jews, LGBTQ Israeli youth, all foods sesame

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight May 19, 2026May 26, 2026

So much happens in our community every day that it can be hard to sift through all of the events. We’re highlighting a few here, in every corner of the […]

Participants circle the room during Shavuot at Chochmat HaLev in Berkeley, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inCalendar

Upcoming events: Shavuot joy, open mic and ‘magick recipes’

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight May 12, 2026May 12, 2026
Micah Siva’s Honey Labneh Cheesecake with Roasted Rhubarb (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

Bake a lighter cheesecake for Shavuot by swapping in labneh and ricotta

Micah Siva by Micah Siva May 11, 2026May 12, 2026
A pair embrace during an all-night event celebrating Shavuot at Renewal congregation Chochmat HaLev in Berkeley, June 1-2, 2025. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inCalendar

Bay Area Shavuot events: All-night study, cheesecake and sunrise services

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight May 8, 2026May 11, 2026
For a heartier dish, add cooked chickpeas before the arugula. (Aaron Levy-Wolins)
Posted inRecipe

This savory layered eggplant and yogurt bake belongs in your Shavuot rotation

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer May 6, 2026May 6, 2026
Silver coins struck in the late Second Temple period during the reign of Herod the great. (Wikimedia via Glyphmark CC BY-SA 4.0)
Posted inTorah

Celebrate the miracle of growth this Shavuot

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon May 29, 2025May 29, 2025
Torah is increasingly accessible online. (Illustration by Grace Yagel)
Posted inOpinion

The Torah was a gift — and ‘fair use’ is the very point of its revelation

Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld (Courtesy) by Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld May 28, 2025May 28, 2025
a slice of cheesecake garnished with pistachios and a strawberry sits on a plate
Posted inRecipe

Nondairy cheesecake for Shavuot starts with cashews

Micah Siva by Micah Siva May 20, 2025June 19, 2025
Cheese blintzes baked in banana custard. (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inRecipe

For a creamy Shavuot dessert, cradle blintzes in a rich banana custard

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer June 3, 2024July 31, 2024
Honey Labneh Strawberry Tart (Photo/Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

This tangy tart uses dairy and honey for Shavuot

Micah Siva by Micah Siva May 18, 2023June 8, 2023

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