Those living in Israel who have visitors from outside of Israel will often be asked where they recommend them going to buy Judaica items. I’m always at a loss when asked because Judaica items are not really items that I...
Read MoreArchaeological Finds as Evidence of a Curved Menorah Obviously, archaeological finds are a good way of finding out more about the mystery of the shape of the Menorah branches. There was a coin found that was minted by Mattathias...
Read MoreThe Jewish people observe a period called “The Omer” between the festivals of Passover and Shavuot. In this period, the Jewish people are commanded to count the days in anticipation of the festival of Shavuot on...
Read MoreMany religions have customs or laws that prefer or even obligate their members to cover their heads. In some countries it is actually the majority of the people who cover their heads and in some it is considered impolite and...
Read MoreLuckily we live in a time whereby Jewish children can freely learn about their festivals in kindergarden and school but lets see how it can be presented anyway! What festivals are celebrated in Tishrei? The month of Tishrei is a...
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