I have been forced once again to write this guide to warn unwary Judaica collectors of an avalanche of recent sightings on the web (Ebay included) of Bezalel Hanukiyot, kiddish cups and other silver items....
We have seen many sellers claim that older Judaica items, marked "Made in Israel", are "antiques." If antique is defined as an object which is 100 years old or older, then a "Made in Israel" item is by...
Here is a conundrum for the seller unfamiliar with Jewish traditions - a plate with six indentations - just like an oyster plate - but with Hebrew (Jewish) lettering. Why would an oyster plate have Hebrew...
Judaica Kiddush Cups and Ceremonial Goblets Buying Guide Before each main meal on Shabbats and festivals, and at various special ceremonies such as weddings and circumcisions. A blessing is recited over a...
The Dreidel A Jewish symbol One of the best known symbols of Chanukah is the dreidel, also called a "s'vivon," in Hebrew. A dreidel is a four-sided top with a Hebrew letter on each side. Dreidel is a...
Kiddush (Hebrew: literally, "sanctification") is a blessing recited over wine or grape juice to sanctify the Shabbat or a Jewish holiday. The Torah refers to two requirements concerning Shabbat - to "keep it"...