These poignant Hebrew blessings from Scriptures are often used to adorn Jewish jewelry and home decor, and have been a beloved part of Jewish life and practice for centuries. Find your new favorite and incorporate it into your own life, and don’t forget to shop our full selection of Jewish blessings and verses jewelry and […]
It’s a common fact that the history of humanity was first documented in symbols and pictures. From ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs to prehistoric cave drawings, man’s ability to communicate through imagery has proven to be an invaluable tool throughout the ages, and although our written language is no longer limited to crudely drawn glyphs on walls, […]
Did you know that Israel is the only place in the world where craftsmen still carry on traditional Yemenite silversmithing methods? The art, jewelry, and Judaica made with these gorgeous filigree designs, brought to Israel by Yemenite Jews, is something extraordinary to behold – and you can even buy affordable versions to take home for […]
The concept of a Bar Mitzvah, which literally means “son of the commandments” in Aramaic, predates any sort of celebration, but nowadays it is marked with a large gathering of family and friends, along with good food, music, and bar mitzvah gifts. Over time a similar celebration for young women, called a Bat Mitzvah, was […]
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 […]
Lots of popular names have biblical origins not intended as Hebrew names per se, whether hoping the child emulates those same good qualities or just because they are very pretty. No matter if your name you go by is shared with someone in the Torah or if it is from a completely non-Jewish culture, make […]
Blessings – short prayers known as brachot in Hebrew – are a simple yet powerful, ancient Jewish tradition that allows us to add holiness to our daily lives. Judaism gives us countless opportunities to express gratitude for both the everyday and the extraordinary, with these timeless blessings that are more than mere words – they open a spiritual portal to
Do you know what brings good luck in Jewish tradition? Learn all about Judaism’s top symbols, amulets, and phrases that are believed to bring luck and Divine protection, and find your favorite! There are many Jewish talismans, symbols, and amulets that are said to bring in good luck, or at least keep evil away. In […]
Israel is becoming well-known for its top-notch jewelry industry, with a number of incredibly talented artisan jewelers and design studios who are bringing unique influences from Jewish tradition and the Land of Israel into their work. They craft magnificent and meaningful pieces from with a variety of precious metals and stones, including some rare materials that are only […]
At some point, your significant other finally realized that beyond a doubt, you were “The One.” He went out, bought you a stunning, sparkling ring that made you swoon as you said ‘yes’, and the next thing you knew, all your girlfriends were giggling about how lucky you are to get such a gorgeous ring. […]
In choosing a Hebrew name necklace, such as the popular classic font, gold-plated Hebrew name necklace or its sterling silver equivalent you’ll be asked to enter your Hebrew name, or a transliteration of your English name. But what if you don’t know what your English name works out to in Hebrew? Have no fear, we’ve […]
Central to the Jewish belief in a living G-d is the belief that He communicated His will to man, the one creature whom He endowed with free will to follow it. In fact, the very essence of Judaism rests upon an extraordinary one time event in history, the Divine revelation at Mount Sinai in which […]
The Ana Bekoach is a mystical prayer written in the 1st century by the great Kabbalist, Rabbi Nehunia Ben Hakannah, (who was also the author of “The Bahir”, one of the most important of all classical kabbalah texts). A prayer for Israel’s redemption from exile, the Ana Bekoach is composed from a unique formula of […]
Hanukkah is the Jewish “festival of lights”, celebrated for 8 days and nights by lighting a menorah in each Jewish home. Full of its own traditions, customs and foods, it is arguably the most universally celebrated Jewish holiday. But, what exactly are we celebrating? History Like most Jewish holidays, Hanukkah is based on a paradigmatic […]
