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What is Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and occurs 46 days before Easter. It is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. It derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the foreheads of adherents as a sign of repentance. The ashes come from burning palm leaves from the […]

New Year’s resolutions

We all know that New Year’s resolutions are a great way to start the year off on the right foot. But what are some great New Year’s resolutions to make this year? Here are a few ideas to get you thinking: A New Year’s resolution is a promise that you make to yourself to […]

What is Olive Wood? Everything You Need to Know!

Do you love the unique look of olive wood? If so, you’re not alone! This beautiful, natural material has been used for centuries to create all sorts of items, from bowls and cutting boards to picture frames and jewelry. But what is olive wood, exactly? And what makes it so special? Read on to […]

The Meaning of Sukkot and How to Celebrate the Jewish Holiday

Introduction Around September or October, you will probably see little huts or booths being built and placed close to Jewish homes under the open sky. These structures are called sukkot, to commemorate one of the most important Jewish holidays, Sukkot! So, what is Sukkot exactly, and how is it celebrated? In this blog, […]

Why you should be using the Anointing Oil of Joyfulness

Anointing oil of joyfulness is a beneficial oil that can be used to increase happiness and well-being. This oil is made from pure, natural ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil and scented with the delicious fragrance of pomegranate. It represents joy and love as used in the Song of Solomon. History of Anointing Oil […]

Easter explained…

When you think of Easter what comes to mind? Is it the cross of calvary or is it the brightly colored eggs that adorn the store shelves as we walk through while we shop? For many people the Easter bunny arrives to bring eggs filled with candy for children to find throughout the house […]

Who Was St. Valentine?

Who Was St. Valentine? With February upon us […]

What are Judaica Prayer Shawls/Tallits?

We pride ourselves in making high quality Judaica prayer shawls/Tallits. However, we often find that many people do not know the meaning and history of these shawls. So, it seems helpful to provide a bit of an introduction to our products. […]

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving The smell of pumpkin spice is found throughout the land, whether in candles found in your friends’ homes or coming off the coffee you just ordered. But what does that really mean? What is it really about? Well, it depends on who you ask, this is the story of pilgrims coming over from […]

New Chapters – Rosh Hashanah

“Shana Tova” Have a good year! Rosh Hashanah marks the New Year in the Jewish calendar and takes place either in September or October depending on the year. This is a time for new chapters in a individual’s life, a time of reflection, a time to turn away from all the mistakes you have made […]