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On my way to shul, I discovered the best cheesecake in London

Maureen’s off to Malta, but first a cabaret for the planet starring her granddaughter, Ava 13…

By Maureen Lipman

4 min read

On my way to shul, I discovered the best cheesecake in London

Vintage engraving by Gustave DorA from 1870 showing a scene from the Old Testament Moses giving the Law upon Mount Sinai

If Pesach tells us where we came from, Shavuot shows where we are going

By Rebbetzin Lauren Levin

3 min read

Photo: Andrew Hayes-Watkins.

Shavuot

Creamy raspberry, white chocolate and pecan brioche bake

By Suzanne Mulholland

Cook time: 30-40 minutes (20-22 minutes)

Photo: Charlotte Bland

dairy dessert

Lemon tiramisu

By Letitia Clark

Photo: Luke J Albert

cheese recipe

Chunky crunchy cheesy salata (salad)

Cook time: Less than 5 minutes cooking time

The surprisingly ancient history of cheesecake

The surprisingly ancient history of cheesecake

By Michael Leventhal

3 min read

Shavuot marked the wheat harvest in ancient times (photo: Getty)

Parashah of the week: Emor

By Rabbi Paul Freedman

1 min read

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Omer Wenkert’s favourite: Cloud cheesecake

Hostage Omer loves this recipe from Tel Aviv’s Sheine restaurant

By Sheine Restaurant

1 min read

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January 19, 2025 12:00

Photo: Asaf Karela

Recipe

Semolina gnocchi gratin (Gnocchi alla Romana)

The ultimate midweek, cheese-filled comfort food

December 4, 2024 11:34

Photo: Kristin Teig

Recipe

All-in-one orzo with baked feta, tomatoes and olives

Take a simple pasta bake up a notch with the huge flavours of feta, olives and sweet cherry tomatoes

By Rukmini Iyer

June 11, 2024 14:39

Cook time: 25 minutes

Photo: David Loftus

Recipe

Prize winning baklava cheesecake

This creamy, crunchy fragrant bake was voted the best entry in the 2024 JC cheesecake tasting

June 11, 2024 07:26

Photo: Anne Iarchy

Savoury Shavuot – fifteen fantastic recipes worth celebrating

Cheese lovers read on for the best recipes to celebrate our dairy festival

By Victoria Prever

2 min read

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June 10, 2024 12:45

Photo: BBC Good Food

Recipe

Pea, tarragon and cream cheese tart

Garlic and herb cream cheese makes for a banging flavour in this picnic friendly tart

By Rukmini Iyer

June 10, 2024 07:33

Cook time: 30 minutes

Photo: David Loftus

Our grandmothers would be amazed to see what’s happening in shul

The feminine imagery associated with Shavuot underlines the importance of women’s role in education

By Ma'ayan Shoshana Landau

4 min read

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June 9, 2024 10:24

New opportunities have opened up for women both as teachers and learners in the Orthodox world (Laura Ben David/Jewish Life)

Recipe

Israeli crumb cheesecake

This light-textured, dairy treat is the most popular of all Israeli cheesecakes.

By Limi Robinson

June 9, 2024 08:05

Israeli crumb cheesecake

Recipe

Liri Albag’s favourite cheese boyikos

These tasty dough balls are a favourite food for hostage, Liri Albag

By Na'ama Peled

June 6, 2024 07:45

Photo: Nimrod Saunders/Foody Israel

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