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Shavuot

The ark doors at Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin, Texas, mimic an ancient depiction of the Hebrew calendar. (Photo/Rabbi Neil Blumofe)
Posted inTorah

I’m using this space to write about time

Rabbi Stacy Friedman by Rabbi Stacy Friedman May 16, 2019May 16, 2019
poverty poor economic
Posted inUncategorized

The Jewish community’s social safety net is full of holes

Avi Rose by Avi Rose June 5, 2018June 3, 2019
Part of the Blossom Catering menu for The Kitchen's 2018 Shavuot Banquet (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)
Posted inColumns

A Shavuot banquet that went beyond blintzes; Solomon’s Deli in soft opening

Alix Wall by Alix Wall May 31, 2018May 31, 2018
Faith Kramer's gluten-free Blueberry Yogurt Tart in Almond Crust (Photo/Faith Kramer)
Posted inJewish Life

Have a very dairy Shavuot with blintzes and this yogurt tart

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer May 17, 2018
(Photo/pxhere.com)
Posted inHolidays

Why some Israelis celebrate Shavuot with flowers in their hair

Rachel Neiman by Rachel Neiman May 17, 2018May 17, 2018
Ruth, the heroine of the biblical book that bears her name, was the first convert to Judaism. Painting by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inReligion

A letter from Ruth the Moabite to King Donald of America

Rabbi Arthur Waskow by Rabbi Arthur Waskow May 15, 2018May 15, 2018
The Gemini segment of the famous Beit Alfa Synagogue astrological floor mosaic
Posted inColumns

Sivan: a time for communication, journeying and receiving Torah

Lorelai Kude by Lorelai Kude May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
Posted inShavuot

Get your fill of all-night cheesecake and Torah at these Shavuot events

by J. Staff May 14, 2018May 14, 2018
three bell peppers (two red, one yellow), stuffed with mac and cheese
Posted inCulture

Mac and cheese spiked for adults — perfect for Shavuot

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer May 18, 2017December 2, 2020
Posted inJew in the Pew

Shavuot: Long night’s journey into dawn

David A.M. Wilensky
(Photo/Aaron Levy-Wolins)
J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky June 17, 2016May 22, 2025

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