Buying Guide
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Top Prayer Essentials From Israel: Tallitot, Tefillin & More!
Get ready for traditional Jewish prayer with magnificent Judaica from Israel’s most trusted artisans! Whether you're new to Jewish prayer or a pro, you will likely want to use some or all of thes...
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Everything You Need To Know About Buying A Shofar
A lot of emotional and literal work goes into preparing for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. The month of Elul is meant to give us time to prepare at every level for the intense spiri...
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How To Pick the Perfect Tallit: A Gift Guide
The wearing of a tallit (or prayer shawl) is one of the most special Jewish religious acts. It comes directly from the Torah, and the fringes on the tallit are to remind the Jewish people of...
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Buying Tefillin: What You Need to Know
What is the purpose of Tefillin? The mitzvah of Tefillin is one of substantial spiritual significance. For thousands of years, this powerful practice has been observed to fulfill the Torah comma...
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5 Tips for Shofar Shopping
One of Judaism's most iconic images, the shofar - a hollow horn with a drilled mouthpiece - has been a part of Jewish rituals for more than 3000 years, and is today most often used during the Heb...
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Mezuzah from Israel Gift Guide
Mezuzahs are essentially what identifies a Jewish home. While the word "mezuzah" is generally associated with the case, it actually refers to the scroll inside, the most important part of the mezuzah....
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How to Choose a Kosher Mezuzah Scroll
What Makes a Mezuzah Kosher? In order for a mezuzah to be considered kosher, it must contain a kosher mezuzah scroll inside. A kosher scroll, also called a klaf, is one that has been met...
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What Do You Do With a Mezuzah?
A Mezuzah is a Jewish door ornament that fulfills a commandment and carries a powerful message. It consists of an outer mezuzah case - often beautifully decorated, in a range of possible materials...
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Your Guide to Choosing the Correct Tallit Size
A big day is coming, perhaps a wedding, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, or another major lifecycle event and you need a new Tallit (prayer shawl). So, you’ve combed through Judaica Webstore's tallit category ...
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Everything You Need To Know About Israeli Honey
While Israel's nickname as the Land of Milk and Honey has Biblical roots, the phrase definitely still applies today. Farmers across Israel today continue to use the land's vast resources and ancient ...