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  • Different Types Of Kabbalah Jewelry
    By: Jonathan Globerson | - Kabbalah is primordial wisdom and form of mysticism that exposes how the Universe and the life work while providing the energies for creating positive changes in our lives. Though kabbalah originated with ancient Jewish scholars, today it has become a significant spiritual means for obtaining blessing, protection, and prosperity.

    The mystical powers associated with the kabbalah jewelry depend on their shapes and forms and the symbols and themes that they depict. Kabbalah jew ...

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  • Does Pain Always Hurt By Moshe Lax
    By: Moshe Lax | - Chassidim tell the story of the great Rebbe Rabbi Yisroel Taub (1849-1920), known as the Modzhitzer Rebbe. He suffered from diabetes and in 1913 he travelled to Professor Israel in Berlin for treatment. The only way to save his life was by amputating his gangrenous leg. Before the operation, the Rebbe observed the beautiful Berlin architecture, which upset him by comparison with the desolation of the holy city of Jerusalem. He asked to stay awake during the operation and he composed his epic mas ...
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  • The Uniqueness Of Judaica Jewelry
    By: Jenny Birkin | - Judaica jewelry stands as a symbol of beauty, style and love for the religion. Wearing Jewish jewelry is one of the ideal ways in which Jews feel and look great, expressing love for their people and religion.

    If you are accustomed with the Jewish world of fashion and jewelry, then youll come to know how current fashion trends have blended with the religious symbols to bring you some exceptional designs which are not outdated. Experience how fashion meets the ancient languages li ...

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  • Choosing The Perfect Jewish Wedding Gifts
    By: Mark Etinger | - If you've recently been invited to your first Jewish wedding, Mavel Tov! You're sure to be in for a beautiful ceremony that you will remember forever. However, don't forget that like any other marriage ceremony, wedding gifts are customary. If you're unsure about what to get the happy couple, here are a few great ideas for Jewish wedding gifts. With these helpful hints and suggestions you're sure to find the perfect keepsake that the couple will cherish for years to come.

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  • Jewish Jewelry And G-d's Love
    By: David W | - Love is an abstract conceptwe feel it and know love deep within our hearts. Such is the love of G-d and G-d himself. We cannot see Him but we feel his love and his presence in the miracle of creation. We are overwhelmed by each breath we take, by the beauty of nature, by the smiles on our children's faces and by each time the sun sets and rises. All these are testaments of the divine wisdom and the divine love of G-d.

    We are all called to reciprocate this love in our way. As Deu ...

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  • Catch4catch.com Plenty Of Jews
    By: David Greenberg | - What is Halakhah?
    Judaism is not just a set of beliefs about G-d, man and the universe. Judaism is a comprehensive way of life, filled with rules and practices that affect every aspect of life: what you do when you wake up in the morning, what you can and cannot eat, what you can and cannot wear, how to groom yourself, how to conduct business, who you can marry, how to observe the holidays and Shabbat, and perhaps most important, how to treat G-d, other people, and animals. This set of ru ...

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  • Are Kippot Always Required?
    By: Mark Etinger | - The Yarmulka: It is arguably the most identifiable Judaic Symbol (arguably second to the Magen David). It is worn presumably by Orthodox Jewish men their entire lives, and Conservative and Reform Jews will don them when practicing at a synagogue. The Talmud contains the origin of the Yarmulka, as the book of Jewish laws and ethics states "cover your head in order that the fear if heaven may be upon you."

    Rabbi Hunah ben Joshua has been quoted as saying, "the Divine Presence is alwa ...

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  • Holy Land Gifts
    By: Jenny Birkin | - If you are dying to visit the holy land to buy some gifts for you or your loved ones then see to it that you make the right choice. All the gifts from the holy land are holy and unique in their own. You will never go out of choice, as there are plenty of them, which will touch your heart and soothe your mind. Let us look on some of the holy land gifts.

    The Shofar: It is a horn used in Jewish religious processions. The blowing of Shofar is incorporated in a synagogue on Yom Kipp ...

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  • Significance Of The Yarmulka And Other Jewish Practices
    By: Mark Etinger | - As with any other religion, there are signs, symbols, practices and customs that are an integral part of Jewish life. One of the obvious identifiers of a religious Jewish man is the kippah. Kippas are the circular skullcaps that Jewish men wear at all times. When visiting a significant religious area like a synagogue, even non-practicing or non-religious men are encouraged to wear kippas.

    Kippah is the Hebrew word for these head coverings (plural is kippot or kippas). Yarmulka (plur ...

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  • Jewish Baby Gifts
    By: Christian Ray Dinopol | - The present of a new life is a special gift to any family no matter what the religious beliefs, but it is always nice to give something that ties in with the beliefs of the family and carries on the traditions in which the child will be brought up. Traditionally, having children is seen as a religious obligation as well as a joyful experience so it is a time of celebration as well as prayer. There are many traditonal Jewish baby gifts that are given to Jewish babies and include Hamsas, Mezuzahs, ...
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  • Shabbat - Blessing Or Bother
    By: Adam Barnett | - Shabbat, blessing or bother? Take the time to learn a little about this often ignored concept, invest in a few salient pieces of judaica to enhance your experience, and sit back and experience something that can transform your life!

    The most important commandment in the Torah is to observe and keep the Shabbat, the Sabbath Day. The commandment was first alluded to in Genesis 2:1-3 and then officially given to the Israelites in Exodus 20:8-11. The Hebrew word "Shabbat" literally me ...

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  • Jewelry Meaning In The Jewish Tradition
    By: David Weitzman | - Hamsa
    The Hamesh hand or Hamsa hand is a popular motif in Jewish jewelry. Arab cultures often refer to it as the Hand of Fatima, which represents the Hand of G-d. The Hamsa serves as an ancient talismanic way of averting the evil eye and providing a "protecting hand" or "Hand of God". The Hamsa appears often in stylized form, as a hand with three fingers raised, and sometimes with two thumbs arranged symmetrically. The symbol is used in amulets, charms, jewelry, door entrances, cars, and ...

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  • The Real Da Vinci Code: The Vitruvian Man Supports Maslow's Hierarchy Of Needs
    By: Allen Rubin | - Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, and his concept of self actualization, is a very popular model in psychology and business.

    Leonardo's Vitruvian Man (in a circle, triangle and square) has many similarities, in form and function, to Abraham Maslow's Pyramid Hierarchy of Needs (consisting of a square base, triangular side, and point at the top).

    Leonardo Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man (the Da Vinci Man with four arms and four legs in a square and circle) is the most pop ...

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