Not everyone agrees about why we eat dairy food on Shavuot, but the holiday offers a delicious excuse to make blintzes! From savory to sweet, here are 12 different blintz recipes to try: (fb)

"Our Jewish Cincinnati community is holding the people of Boulder in our hearts following Sunday’s horrific firebomb attack at the Run for Their Lives event, which injured eight people,” said Danielle Minson, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. “No one should be targeted for standing up for the lives of hostages. This act of hate—carried out with firebombs, on American soil—is terrorism. It is frightening, unacceptable, and demands a full response from every level of government. We stand with JEWISHcolorado and echo the urgent call from Jewish Federations of North America: it’s time for the U.S. to treat these attacks with the seriousness they deserve. Jewish communities across the country need increased protection—now. As we mark Shavuot, may we draw strength from our values, remain vigilant, and keep showing up for each other.” The following steps—endorsed by Jewish organizations across the ideological spectrum—must be prioritized: https://ow.ly/LIBi50W2RSn (fb)