Why We Eat Cheesecake on Shavuot: The Sweetness of Torah

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Why are dairy foods eaten on Shavuot? This short Torah insight reveals a powerful message: milk symbolizes the Torah itself. Just as milk contains everything a baby needs for healthy growth, the Torah provides everything the soul needs to grow spiritually. Given to us by a loving Creator, the Torah is meant to be experienced as something sweet, comforting, and deeply nourishing.

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