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....
The first Jewish menorah was the one with 7 branches that was lit by Kohanim (priests) at the Holy Temple during Biblical times in Jerusalem. It is the symbol of the Jewish people and the State of Israel....
Chanuka, Hanukkah -- Why the spelling difference? And which should I use for listing? Why is the name of this Jewish holiday sometimes spelled with a "H" and sometimes with a "CH"? The answer is simple: The...
Shalom, today we will bring you a brief overview about Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, and one of the happiest and most colorful of Jewish festivals. The meaning of the word Hanukkah in Hebrew is...
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...
The Sabbath Lamp Judaica Sabbath Lamps Candlesticks Buying Guide The Sabbath lamp is the most potent potent symbol of the Jewish home, Its gently diffused light emblemizes the singular peace of the Sabbath...
Star of David – A Jewish symbol The Star of David (Magen David / Shield of David) is the most commonly associated symbol with Judaism today, but it is actually a relatively new Jewish symbol. It is...
The Hanukkah Jewish Menorah Hanukkah Holiday in the Jewish tradition Hanukkah is a mid-winter-festival of warmth and light, celebrating the rededication of the home environment at the darkest time of the...
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...
Bezalel School of Art The Bezalel school was founded in 1906 by Boris Schatz, who shaped its character.His approach stressed both the practical and the ideal. His vision was to develop useful arts and crafts...