Israeli Art
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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 meticul...
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20 Great Made-in-Israel Gifts for Father's Day 2024
While Father's Day 2024 isn't until Sunday, June 16, it's never too early to start planning how to show your dad your love and appreciation. Judaism honors fathers and fatherhood, and a Jewish gift fr...
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Top 12 Judaica Gifts for Dads
Jewish tradition has a lot to say about fatherhood and many examples of strong dads in Jewish texts, and we all know the connection between father and child remains special even in adul...
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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 and...
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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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Yom Ha'atzmaut 2024 Gift Guide
Yom Ha'atzmaut, or Israel's Independence Day, is a holiday celebrated each year in Israel according to the Jewish calendar on the Hebrew date of the 5th of Iyar. While Independence Day is observed as ...
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10 Best Made-in-Israel Passover Gifts for Kids
Passover is a holiday full of symbolism, ritual, and meaning, and it's also a great time to give gifts to your nearest and dearest. There is in fact a special tradition of giving presents to the chil...
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Top Matzah Essentials from Israel for Passover 2024
Adore it or dread it, matzah is an integral part of Passover, and between the 3-layered matzah stack and the afikoman on the table, or just having a plate for guests, many people choose to embellish t...
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Find Your Perfect Passover Seder Plate
The Passover Seder plate is an essential and iconic part of any Passover celebration, synonymous with the Seder itself. It is also often a beloved piece of family Judaica, used from year to ...
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Matzah Boxes, Holders and Plates Gift Guide for Passover
If you want your Passover Seder table to look elegant, colorful, and most importantly, crumb-less, you need a matzah plate, box, or holder. While matzah plates, boxes, and holders are a simple pieces ...
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Top Yemenite Filigree Gifts From Israel
The skill of Yemenite silversmithing uses historic techniques in exciting, modern ways in order to produce some of the most breathtaking jewelry and Judaica one could dream of. All of this technique ...
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Top 13 Made-in-Israel Gifts for the Home
What better way to bring Jewish tradition into your or a loved one's home than with a beautiful piece of Jewish-themed home décor from some of Israel's best artists? These meaningful gifts include...
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Top Havdalah Essentials From Israel
On Saturday night, right as there are three stars in the sky, the Jewish people traditionally end Shabbat and welcome the new week with a beautiful ritual called Havdalah, or "separation" in...
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11 Beautiful Birth and Brit Milah Gifts for Baby
Mazal Tov on the new addition to the family baby! The birth of a beautiful baby is always a cause for celebration and of course gifts, and this is especially true in Judaism. At 8 days old, boys are ...
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Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide for 2023
It's the holiday season! Hanukkah 2023 starts at sundown on Thursday, December 7, so now's the perfect time to start your holiday gift shopping if you haven't already. If you're wondering where the H...
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Hanukkah Gift Ideas for Your Jewish Coworkers
Many offices hold holiday parties before the end of December with Secret Santa gift giving, or maybe you just want to honor one of your coworkers for the comradery and hard work since last year. Wit...
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10 Unique Jewish Wedding Gifts for a Young Couple
It's Jewish wedding season! Whether you've been a guest at a Jewish wedding previously or you will attend your first soon, knowing what to purchase as a wedding gift can be daunting. Luckily, Israel...
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Hanukah Menorah Gift Guide
Hanukkah 2022 is coming! The eight-day Festival of Lights will start at sundown on Sunday, December 18. The most central Hanukkah ritual is the lighting of the menorah, and in turn, the menorah h...
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Our Favorite Israel Museum Replicas for Hanukkah
One of the most incredible gift categories in our Israel Museum collection is the range of historical Judaica replicas made by the Museum. These stunning reproductions and adaptations are based on Jud...
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Your Guide to Made-in-Israel Jewish Candles
Candles are a huge part of Judaism, and have come to symbolize shabbat and holidays - as we both begin and end every shabbat and major Jewish holiday by lighting candle. Over the holiday of Hanukkah,...