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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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.    What are Judaica Prayer Shawls/Tallits?  In Judaism, the prayer shawl, sometimes referred to […]

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