Shavuot: How to Make an Israel-Inspired Sundae Bar

From cheesecake to blintzes to ice cream, Shavuot is all about dairy. What began as a harvest festival thousands of years ago now commemorates the Israelites receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai. And from there, Jews worldwide celebrate with dairy delights and all-night study sessions. So, this makes Shavuot the perfect time to serve up a sundae bar, complete with your favorite ice creams and toppings. To make it extra special, consider using some Israeli-inspired toppings.

Let's Get Started

Ice Cream

You might want to stick to classic flavors like chocolate and vanilla to highlight the toppings.

Sauces

Our favorites include chocolate and caramel.

Israel-Inspired Toppings

In addition to all the classics (chocolate bits, whipped cream, etc.), consider including these Israeli-inspired toppings to give your sundae bar Israeli flair.

• Blue and white sprinkles
• Star of David sprinkles
• Crushed Bamba
• Silan syrup (date syrup)
• Halva
• Almonds, pecan, walnuts
• Chopped dates
• Fresh fruits
• Pomegranate seeds
• Figs

Looking for More Shavuot Fun?

A Shavuot Quiz

Whether you are familiar with the holiday, you can learn more by taking our quiz. See if you can score 5 out of 5!

A Shavuot Coloring Page

Get your kids excited for this ancient Jewish harvest festival by downloading and printing Birthright Israel Foundation's Shavuot coloring page.

Delicious Recipes — for Shavuot and Year Round

While blintzes and cheesecake are often the show's stars, they're far from the only Shavuot recipes worth making. We suggest checking out our go-to recipe blog for the holiday.