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Judaica- What is it? Judaica is a category that includes articles, clothing, literature and icons that are related to the Jewish religion. The Jewish religion is a religion that has been around for several millennia, is the first recorded monotheistic faith, is based on the Torah- the five books of Moses and believes in living very much in this world while trying to bring G-d-liness into every aspect of life and with eyes focused on the eternal world to come. Continue reading How Do Jewish People Dress?Shatnez The Jewish way of life is based on the teachings of the Torah- that Bible given by G-d to the Jewish people at Sinai a few millennia ago. The written teachings of the Bible, accompanied by the oral teachings of the Rabbis on the Bible are what Jewish people live their lives according to. Continue reading The Story of Exodus
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The Meaning of Popular Jewish SymbolsThe Jewish religion is full of symbols and religious items that hold within them deeply meaningful messages, values and ideas. Some of the symbols are centuries old whereas others have become popular only in recent decades. Each and every one of them represent part of the Jewish journey; part of the incredible history of this tiny people that have always been small in number yet have always been highly influential as far as world history is concerned. We’ll present a number of these Jewish symbols and their meanings in an attempt to give the reader a glimpse of the richness of the Jewish tradition. Continue reading The Blessing of the New Home in JudaismPirkei Avot, commonly known by its English name Ethics of the Fathers, is a collection of ethical teachings and maxims of Rabbis from the Mishnaic period. Pirkei Avot appears in the tractate of Avot in the Talmud and is unique in the way that it is the only tractate in the Talmud that deals solely with ethical and moral issues and not legal ones. Continue reading What on earth do you buy a Tweenager for his Bar Mitzvah?What does the Bar/Bet Mitzvah celebrate? The Bar/Bat Mitzvah milestone is a big event in Judaism. A Bar Mitzvah is the name used to refer to a boy who reaches the age of thirteen- at that age he becomes accountable for his actions and takes upon himself the yoke of all 613 commandments. It is also commonly used to describe the party celebrating this occasion. A Jewish girl becomes Bat Mitzvah when she reaches the age of twelve- yes Judaism does believe that girls mature earlier than boys. From here onwards we will just use the term Bar Mitzvah but we are referring to both boys and girls, both Bar and Bat Mitzvahs. Continue reading Six Steps for Frugal Home DecorYou’ve finally moved into your new place and you realize, looking around, that some serious decorating is needed. There’s no need to break the bank while doing-up your new abode and we’re going to share with you ten tips that will help you add some flair without costing a pretty penny… Continue reading Your One-Stop Jewish Wedding Gift GuideThere is nothing quite so interesting as attending a Jewish wedding when Ten Lesser Known Facts about HanukkahHanukkah is an eight-day Jewish festival celebrated in the winter. Outside of |
There are several different factors that can help one distinguish between a genuine vintage piece and a fake piece that was made last year in the Far East. Those who know what signs to look out for and where they can find clues and hints on the pieces will be able to shop much more wisely and with less worry that they invested in a phony. Not all pieces of advice are applicable to all pieces- for example, hints regarding pieces with hinges will be of no use for a piece without hinges- but none-the-less these pieces of advice are invaluable for jewelry buyers. Apply the information as necessary. 
you have never attended one before. The event is filled with fascinating traditions, customs and behaviors that seem so normal to the participants yet so curious to those unfamiliar with the culture. There is something about Jewish weddings that make them truly touching- even Jewish people who attend hundreds of weddings in their lifetime are touched by the celebration of the commitment of two people to each other in this throw-away culture that we live in. 
Israel, the festival is often considered as the Jewish equivalent to Xmas but this does not do justice to this wonderful festival that is a festival in its own right, with its own history, symbolism and traditions. Unfortunately, as with many other religions, Hanukkah has been commercialized and each year we find another Hanukkah accessory that we “simply can’t live without.” Sometimes, one just needs to go back to the roots and renew the appreciation for a festival in the simplest way, in order to realize the preciousness of it so we would like to present a list of ten lesser known facts about this wonderful festival, in the hope that it will bring back some of the glory to this special eight-day-period.