Judaica Store- Explore The Treasure! By: Jenny Birkin | - If you are looking for an exquisite collection of Jewish gifts and memorabilia, a reputed Judaica store should be your sole shoppers stop. Rather than wasting time in your nearby market, why not go online and explore the innumerable types of Jewish stores and their miscellaneous merchandises? Youll find countless gift options teamed with attractive discounts and offers.
When it comes to shopping you must consider the preferences and requirements of the person youre going to gift ... Tags:Judiac Gifts, Jewish Gifts, Judaica store
Bat Mitzvah Gifts By: Jenny Birkin | - Bat Mitzvah gifts hold special significance in a young Jewish adult. Jewish customs allow a male child of thirteen years or a girl child of twelve years to read for the first time from the holy book of Torah. The thought behind having a Bat Mitzvah function for a thirteen or twelve year old child is that up to that age their parents hold the responsibility for their children following Jewish religious customs, but after the Bar Mitzvah ceremony the child becomes responsible for his or her action ... Tags:Bat Mitzvah Gifts
Jewish Jewelry And More: The History Of Chai By: Mark Etinger | - Judaism is a religion that is rich in both culture and tradition. Like other religions, there are certain symbols associated with Judaism. The most popular symbol that both both Jews and non-Jews know about is the Star of David. However, for those not familiar with the religion, another common symbol is the Chai. Chai is the Hebrew word for "life" and is spelled with the Hebrew letters Het and Yud. Occasionally it is spelled "Hai,"but it most commonly seen as "Chai."
Obscure Judaica By: Dana Poritz | - With the significant drop in Anti-Semitism and the popularity of multiculturalism and globalization, the appearance of Judaica has become rather commonplace. Some of the most common types of Judaica include those related to Hanukkah, such as Menorahs and Dreidels, also known in Hebrew as a Sevivon, which literally means that which spins but is a top. Some other well-known Judaica are those associated with Passover, such as the Seder Plate and Kiddush Cups. Those who have been to any sor ... Tags:Judaica
The Prayer Shawl: Yesterday And Today By: wwjd4u | - The prayer shawl, known as the tallit in the Jewish community, is an intricate part of Judaica and the Jewish religion. Here is a look at prayer shawls of yesterday and today and the giving of the tallit as a gift to commemorate the major moments in the life of a young man or woman.
History of the Prayer Shawl
The prayer shawl began its life as the Jewish tallit and was originally worn by men in ancient times. At the corners of the tallit tassels would be attached in f ... Tags:Prayer shawls, tallit, tallits, Jewish, prayer, Israel,
Judaica Made In Israel? What You Don't Know Does Matter... To Israeli Artists! By: Adam Barnett | - It is a little known fact that much judaica and Jewish gifts are actually made in India and China. Until recently, these items were almost universally just imported into the USA and distributed through almost all the major judaica importers. However, since the more recent encouragement to buy things that are made in Israel, a practice has arisen with a few companies whereby they import judaica from India and China into Israel, and then export it out from Israel selling it to those who don't know ... Tags:judaica, jewish gifts, judaic gifts, judaica gifts, made in Israel, support Israel, buy Israel
The Tales Of The Tallit By: Adam Barnett | - A tallit (also known as a prayer shawl, especially by Christians) is a rectangle or square cloth with tzitzit (fringes) on each of the four corners and an atarah along the collar. It is worn in obedience to the biblical commandment to wear tzitzit found in Numbers 15:37-41. The passage reads:
