To quote many Rabbis, “There’s no such thing as a coincidence.” So it was meant to be that the Fruit Funshop I created for a Girl Scout group today just happens to also be perfect for a light Shavuot night meal/healthy snack. Shavuot is this Thursday. Many have the custom to eat a late meal …
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Why do we eat dairy on Shavuot? I’m going to give you the recipe and instructions for the Vegan Chocolate Cheesecakes. But first, I thought you might want to know why it is a custom to eat dairy on Shavuot. According to My Jewish Learning, After the Torah was given, they were obligated to follow its laws, …
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Creating a dairy-free menu for Shavuot is not as hard as it seems. You can make a Shavuot meal that is light, refreshing and plant-based. Today’s new recipe is a Citrus Salad with Strawberry Lemon Salad Dressing. The upcoming Jewish holiday of Shavuot commemorates G-d giving the Torah to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai. …
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This week is the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. Shavuot is a celebration of the spring harvest and the bringing of the first fruits to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, in ancient times. However, it is more commonly known for it’s focus on dairy foods. An explanation of several reasons for Shavuot’s focus on dairy foods …
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Shavuot is here! Time for heavy cheesecake, gooey lasagna, and lots of ice cream! Well, not around here… If you are looking for a healthier, plant-based or vegan Shavuot – or just looking for healthier options to add to your traditional foods, I’ve got what you need right here! 7 Layer Salad https://jewseatveggies.com/vegan-7-layer-salad-for-memorial-day/ The 7 …
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Shavuot starts this weekend. Here are three healthy vegan non-dairy recipes for the holiday that celebrates dairy. Vegan Lemon Berry Cheesecake Bites, Israeli Herb Salad, Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus
Shavuot is a Jewish holiday celebrating the receiving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. It’s a tradition to stay up all night learning Torah for the holiday. It’s also a tradition to stuff yourself full of cheesecake, lasagna and other dairy delights. If you’re looking for healthier options, keep reading! After a few tough years, …
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Is it possible to feel lighter after a 2-day holiday? Yes! It is. Here’s how I did it.
The way Shavuot falls this year (10 days from now) we are looking at a three day yuntov. Because of the length and because it starts with Shabbat, I really have to keep my menus simple to maintain my sanity. I encourage you to do the same! You’ll also want to do as much prep ahead of time as possible.
I have two suggestions to simplify your menu.