More about Shavuot (June 4 - 6, 2014) -- Jewish festival customs

from "My Jewish Learning" website: Celebrate Shavuot At Home No Jewish laws govern home practices on Shavuot, but there is a custom to eat cheese; Shavuot In the Community Some of the customs associated with Shavuot display remnants of an agricultural tradition; Themes and Theology Shavuot is a festival that highlights the fundamental truth of the Torah; Dairy Foods A survey of the many explanations given for the tradition of eating milk products; Blintzes Cream cheese pancakes; Cheesecake A very dairy treat; Cheese Lokshen Kugel This deliciously creamy noodle dish is a specialty of Shavuot; Rugelach Cream cheese cookies. http://www.myjewishlearning.com/holidays/Jewish_Holidays/Shavuot.shtml