While Ruth, the heroine of Shavuos, serves as a role model for us in many ways, it’s interesting to explore her greatness when it comes to the contentious arena of mother/daughter-in-law relationships. Ruth not only afforded her mother-in-law Naomi great respect; she actually clung to her fiercely, refusing to part ways. How does that…
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A Must-Bake: The Creamiest Cheesiest Babka Buns
Warning: These Cheese Babka Buns are too incredibly delicious. You’ll be dreaming about them long after Shavuos is over. When we originally printed this recipe in Dairy Made Easy, it had about half the filling. I like cheese babka with way more filling, so I doubled the filling (even though I don’t use all…
Basics: How to Make the Perfect Cheese Latkes
Want to make the best cheese latkes? We searched for the best recipe. And bonus: it’s easy too. Recipe by Deviory Roth We went on search for the perfect cheese latkes, asking all our friend and family to see who had the very best version. This one is a family favorite that’s also quick…
The Most Beautiful Shavuos Table–Without Spending a Fortune
You can create a grand tablescape like this one in no time…even on a budget! Shavuos is all about the flowers and the fresh colors. Filling the house with beautiful blooms brings joy to anyone, and on this specific Yom Tov, it’s an extra special minhag as well. We mimic Har Sinai, and how…
Create a Spectacular Bouquet of Flowers Using This Genius Trick
You can create flower arrangements like this with your own two hands. Yes, it’s possible. And it’s much easier than than you think. One cold winter morning, Leah and I found ourselves looking for parking in Crown Heights. Now, if you know anything about Crown Heights, you’ll know that finding a spot is really…
The Cheesecake of Your Dream Is Here: Light and Airy Israeli-Style Cheesecake
Want a no-bake, fluffy, smooth, refreshing cheesecake? This is the one! Add this one to the Shavuos menu and it’ll be part of your Yom Tov memories forever. My mother-in-law used to make this cheesecake, and I remember always loving it. So light and airy, almost like whipped cream…it was so different that the…
The Perfect (i.e. Gorgeous!) Placemats and Napkins for Your Shavuos Table
Browse our designs + pick your favorite + personalize them! We’ve made these placemats and napkins just for you in time for Shavuos. If you haven’t started thinking about your Shavuos table, then we’re going to give you a great (and gorgeous) headstart right here. This personalized disposable placemats and napkins are so…
3 Ways to Add Oomph To Your Shabbos Or Yom Tov Table
And none of them involve spending much. Yom Tov comes and without fail, each year, we all get a bit crazy with menus, new recipes and big fat (pun intended) plans. I find it so beautiful and heartwarming, the way we Yiddishe Mammes, no matter how busy or overworked we might be, make an…
5 Reasons Why Shavuos is My Favorite Yom Tov
Oh Shavuos how do I love thee? Let me count the ways… Everyone has a favorite Yom Tov, and mine is definitely Shavuos. And there are so many reasons. 1. For starters, cheese. Just about everything is better with cheese. The creative freedom of dairy meals when all other Yomim Tovim involve so…
Feel Stuck in the Kitchen While the Men are in Shul? Here’s Three Ways That Women Can Find Spiritual Inspiration on Shavuos
Between preparing the Kiddush, serving meals, and tending to the kids, is there a way to make Shavuos a meaningful Yom Tov for us moms? By Liba Kahan For the men, it’s a given. Go to shul, sit there all night, and immerse yourself in the words of Torah our nation has just…