Jewish Traditions
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Top Hebrew Bibles & Torah Scroll Replicas from Israel
Jews are known as the "People of the Book" - and our most sacred book and the very source of our peoplehood and tradition is the Hebrew Bible. Known in Hebrew as Tanach, the Bible consists of the Tora...
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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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Top 10 Tallitot by Yair Emanuel
The Israeli artist Yair Emanuel is famous for his unique, beautiful, budget-friendly Judaica that combines Jewish tradition with modern style - and his tallitot are no exception! A Y...
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Indulge Yourself with Our Top 10 Anointing Oils from the Land of Israel
Anointing oils were used during Biblical times and in the Holy Temple to purify the sanctuary and make it holy, and were poured on the heads of Kohanim (Priests) and the Kohen Gadol (High Priest). Whi...
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Sanctify In Style With These Top 10 Kiddush Cups
Using a special kiddush cup is one of the many ways we distinguish Shabbat, holiday, and celebratory meals from ordinary everyday life. Often elegant and intricate, kiddush cups symbolize ho...
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Jewish Wedding Ceremony Essentials
Between perfecting the guest list and finding the dress, planning any wedding can be stressful. Planning a Jewish wedding can feel even more daunting since a traditional ceremony requires se...
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Top 10 Judaica & Jewish Art by Jordana Klein
One of the most unique and talented Israeli artists is Jordana Klein, originally from North America and now based in Jerusalem. Her bold, colorful style combines Jewish tradition with a modern flair, ...
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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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Top Afikoman Prizes & Gifts Ideas for Passover 2024
Passover 2024 is soon approaching, starting at sundown on April 22nd. Now's your chance to get your Passover gifts and essentials - and don't forget afikoman gifts and prizes! Hiding and searching ...
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10 Best Passover Sets from Israel for 2024
The main event of Passover is the Passover Seder, the ritual-filled festive meal during which we tell the story of the Jewish People's liberation from slavery in Egypt, through special ritual items ju...
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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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10 Best Passover Hostess Gifts for 2024
The central event of Passover is the Passover Seder when family and friends gather round for a festive meal that retells the Jewish People's liberation from slavery and Exodus from Egypt. Whether...
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Jewish Prayer Books Shopping 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...
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Top 10 Shabbat Candlesticks Sets From Israel
One of the most universal Jewish traditions, celebrated and observed by Jews all over the world of varying backgrounds, is the lighting of candles to welcome in Shabbat or holidays. Many famil...
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Our Top 10 Shofars for Rosh Hashanah 2024
As we're approaching the month of Elul on the Hebrew calendar, which starts at sundown on Tuesday, September 3rd, followed by Rosh Hashanah which begins on the evening of Wednesday, Oct...
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15 Great Gifts from the Land of Israel for Tu BiShvat
Tu BiShvat, the Jewish holiday commonly associated with trees and the Seven Species of the Land of Israel, is almost upon us! It's the perfect opportunity to connect with nature and to brighten u...
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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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Top 10 Holiday Hostess Gifts from Israel for Hanukkah & Winter
Hanukkah 2023 starts very soon, at sundown on Thursday, December 7 - which means it's time for Hanukkah parties, festive meals, and get-togethers with family and friends! Make sure you don't come e...
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Top Jewish T-Shirts & Sweatshirts from Israel
You don't need an excuse to be looking for a great quality shirt with a Jewish or Israeli design. Some of these are humorous lines that will make your friends and family smile, while others are more s...
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Top 10 Dreidels from Israel for Hanukkah 2024
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 ...