Israel’s Jewish artists are appreciated all over the world, and are a special source for Jewish art and Judaica that can bring a touch of the Land of Israel to wherever you are. Their works are often on the cutting edge of contemporary design and technological innovations in craftsmanship, while connecting with Biblical tradition and […]
For every purchase of $100 and up on our site through July 22nd, we will donate to Keren Kayemet LeYisrael (KKL-JNF) to have a tree planted in your name in the Galilee in Northern Israel.
One of the most famous of the Biblical commandments is to “honor your father and mother,” and Jewish tradition celebrates and reveres mothers. The Sages of the Talmud took the commandment to honor one’s parents very seriously, and admonished their students to never embarrass or upset their mothers but show them care, reverence, and sensitivity. […]
While most of the world goes by the Gregorian calendar, Jewish holidays and time are measured in an entirely different way. The Hebrew calendar (also known as the Jewish calendar) is a lunar calendar that dates back thousands of years; many of the months and occasions that comprise the calendar can be found in the Torah. According […]
Purim 2026 starts at sundown on Monday, March 3. Get ready for this joyous Jewish holiday and make it fun and meaningful for the whole family with our ultimate prep checklist! Step 1: Purim Gift Shopping Purim is commonly associated with food baskets, aka Mishloach Manot, and other fun gifts, so make sure you’re ready to treat […]
It’s hard to think of something more iconic and more uniquely Jewish than lighting Shabbat candles to welcome in the Day of Rest. Historically, ornate Shabbat candlesticks have been among the most popular and traditional gifts for a young woman as she reached the age of Bat Mitzvah or on the occasion of her wedding. And […]
Are you prepared for the Passover Seder? Give yourself time to find the perfect Pesach Seders items. The holiday will be here before you know it. You may also be looking for the best in kosher for Passover wines, and Israeli treats. Keep checking back at our ever-expanding repertoire before the holiday!
Let’s learn some Yiddish slang! Numerous communities of Jews in Europe, America, and Israel who use Yiddish as a primary or at least frequent common language, and many words have seeped into the common culture. Those who moved to North America or Israel usually switched to the local languages and around 85% of those who […]
Why do the Jewish holidays always change date year to year? How does the Rabbi figure out the bar mitzvah portion? There is an entirely separate Jewish calendar that is the basis for every Jewish holiday, birthday and anniversary, and the weekly Torah portion, (‘parasha’ in Hebrew), along with so much more. This is everything […]
People have been wearing Jewish amulets going back milenia. Some such items are worn as a commandment like tefillin, which comes from the word meaning ‘prayer’ but in the Torah are called word ot (sign), or zicharon (memorial), and as such are often translated as ‘amulet’. After all, an amulet is just a way to […]
Kiddush, means ‘separation’ from the same root as the Hebrew for ‘holy; distinguished’. It is said before the Shabbat meals Friday night and Saturday morning, as well as the other holidays. This is not be confused with kaddish, said in a synagogue service. You will also hear this word used for certain blessings that have […]
There’s no denying that Christmas has become a global, industrial-scale phenomenon, and so the source of dilemma for many Jewish people and other minorities in the West: to what extent to join in or even be accidentally included? However, Christmas is not a Jewish holiday by any stretch. Many Jewish businesses in the last century […]
1. Dreidel Of course, we have to start off with the classic Hanukkah game, dreidel! Legend says that during the Greek occupation of the Holy Land which outlawed Torah learning (and led to the rebellion from which we get our Hanukkah origins), Jewish children learned in secret and would pull out a spinning top if […]
Before you get to the Hanukkah blessings, also called brachas in Hebrew, it is always good to have a reminder of when to include the blessings when lighting the Hanukkah menorah. Gather your household together and set your candles out right-to-left for the appropriate night (1 for the first night, 2 for the second, etc.). […]
