It is customary for Jews to eat dairy food during certain times of the year. One such period is during the Nine Days prior to the Jewish fast day of Tisha B'av. In addition, Jews traditionally eat dairy food on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot.
Kosher Dairy Dishes
From Giora Shimoni, About.com
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