Give a listen ... Shavuot: Food for serious thought

How is the holiday of Shavuot different from all other holidays? Cheesecake is one way — along with a whole lot of other dairy foods. But especially the cheesecake. Oh, my goodness; it’s overwhelming. I think of the many varieties of this delicious dessert. Then, whatever flavor you choose there’s also the decision of whether or not to add a flavored topping and also a dollop or squirt of whipped cream. And closely related is the memory of my hometown and Philadelphia cream cheese. What a great reason to eat something “healthy” such as celery!

How did we get such a wonderful holiday? Story has...