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Hear O Israel: Top Shema Yisrael Jewelry Pieces

Shema Yisrael (often known as simply the "Shema") is Judaism's most important prayer and is the centerpiece of the morning and evening prayer services. The words of the Shema are one of the first...

The Best Bible-Inspired Jewelry From Israel

The Hebrew Bible or Tanach is full of powerful stories and symbols, and as our most foundational ancient text it holds a unique place in the hearts and imaginations of Jews worldwide. Biblical jewelry...

Star of David Jewelry: Our Top 15 Picks

From the Israeli flag to synagogue architecture, the Star of David - also known in Hebrew as the Magen David (Shield of David) - has come to be the most universally recognizable sy...

Top 10 Dreidels from Israel for Hanukkah 2023

Dreidels are a classic Hanukkah item and part of a traditional holiday game that's been beloved by Jewish children and adults alike for generations. Hanukkah dreidels are often adorned ...

10 Best Chai Jewelry Pieces from Israeli Designers

The Hebrew word "Chai" is one of the more popular motifs to adorn Jewish jewelry, and for such a short word, it has a lot of meaning. Chai means life, and not only as in one's personal life, but also ...

Staff Picks: Top 10 Second Temple Gifts

The majestic Second Temple that stood in Jerusalem from 516 BCE to 70 CE was the focal point of Jewish worship and the most magnificent Jewish building in our history - and it is therefore an integra...

The Best Bible-Inspired Home Decor from Israel

The Bible, or in Hebrew Tanach, is our most foundational Jewish text and has therefore always inspired the Jewish imagination, including our artists and designers. And as "People of the Book...

Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Machzor Guide

When one thinks of Rosh Hashanah, they might think of the iconic actions like dipping apples into sweet honey, or the sound of a shofar blast. One might also think of all the prayer that happens o...

Top 10 Jerusalem Stone Gifts to Connect with the Land of Israel

Jerusalem Stone is a beautiful and unique material quarried from ancient times till today in Jerusalem, and found all over Israel in buildings, sidewalks, and other structures. It's also a common cho...

Top 10 Hamsa Art to Bring Luck into Your Home

The Hamsa is one of the most popular and widespread symbols in the Middle East, with a long history in the Land of Israel and Jewish tradition as well. The symbol looks like an open palm and is meant ...

Jewish Prayer Books Buying Guide

One of the most powerful and meaningful ways to connect with the Divine and to carry on Jewish tradition is through prayer, known in Hebrew as tefillah. Over the centuries, rabbinic authorities h...

The Best Rosh Hashanah Gift Ideas for 2023

Rosh Hashanah 2023 begins at sundown on Friday, September 15, so we've got great options for you! Whether you're looking for the perfect Jewish New Year presents for friends and loved ones or somethi...

Your Hanukkah Essentials Buying Guide

Hanukkah 2023 will begin at sundown on Thursday, December 7, as Jews around the world will light the first candle on their menorahs to begin the holiday. In addition to lighting a menorah, there are s...

Great Gifts From Israel to Show Off Your Jewish Pride

Whether to celebrate Israel or your favorite Jewish holiday, or for a special occasion or any other time of year - it's always the perfect season to show off your Jewish pride! ...

Handpicked: 13 Lucky Home Blessings

Home Blessings are artwork pieces featuring traditional Jewish house blessing texts, and are commonly hung up and displayed in Jewish homes in a desire to invoke Divine protection or wish go...

The Most Meaningful Jewish Jewelry Gifts from Israel

There is no more timeless gift than jewelry, and Jewish jewelry from the Land of Israel is one of the most meaningful presents to give to a loved one - as well as an excellent way to indulge yourself ...

Handpicked: Our Favorite Seven Species Gifts from Israel

The Seven Species are each mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as special foods indigenous to the Land of Israel. According to the Mishnah, only the first fruits from harvests of the Seven Species coul...

10 Un-bee-lievable Honey Dishes for Rosh Hashanah

Come fall, there is one iconic food pairing that dominates Jewish homes around the world, and has become synonymous with the Jewish New Year or Rosh Hashanah: apples and honey! There's nothing swee...

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 anci...

Everything You Need To Know Before Buying A Hanukkah Menorah

Hanukkah, one of the most iconic and widely recognized Jewish holidays, will soon be upon us, starting at sundown on Thursday, December 7 and lasting eight nights. The most central Hanukkah ritual is ...