Jewish Holidays

Hanukkah gifts

Hanukkah Gifts: A History Plus Awesome Gift Ideas

Learn the History of Hanukkah Gifts and Choose the Perfect Present It’s no secret that Hanukkah is full of fun traditions, from lighting the menorah every night to playing dreidel and eating delicious treats cooked in oil. But did you know that the tradition of giving Hanukkah gifts is actually a relatively recent custom? American …

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The 25 Most Significant Jewish Symbols Explained

The Important Symbols of Judaism and Their Meanings Let’s explore symbols that are commonly identified as Jewish and examine their history and significance with these pictures of Jewish symbols and their meanings. Some of these symbols for Judaism are deeply rooted in religious practice while others are more cultural and spiritual. Judaism Symbols: Menorah  One …

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Common Jewish Greetings and Phrases: When to Say What!

Guide to Jewish Greetings and Common Jewish Phrases for Holiday + Lifecycle Events There are a whole host of Jewish greetings that are said during Jewish lifecycle events and Jewish holidays. If you heard a Hebrew or Yiddish phrase and weren’t sure exactly what the person meant, we’ve listed some of the most common Jewish …

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Sukkah Kits Review: Which is Best to Build a Sukkah?

Build a Beautiful Sukkah With One of These Awesome Sukkah Kits Growing up, my family always built a sukkah and I have such fond memories of the tradition. As a little kid, being able to actively participate with the sukkah decorating makes the activity that much more memorable and having friends and family over to …

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The Perfect List of Sukkah Decorations Ideas for Sukkot

These Awesome Sukkah Decorations Ideas Will Get You Sukkot Party Ready If you are ever in a room where the question is asked, “What’s your favorite Jewish holiday?” you’ll hear people say Passover or Hanukkah more often than not. And that’s a fair answer because those two holidays are pretty awesome. But, my response will …

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Learn Rosh Hashanah Greetings in English, Hebrew, and Yiddish

This is How to Greet Someone Properly on Rosh Hashanah There are a variety of ways to let someone know that you are thinking of them during Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, which begins on the first day of the month of Tishrei. You can wish them well in three different languages: English, Hebrew, …

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Beautiful Havdalah Sets to Use During the Saturday Night Ritual

Choose Your Favorite From These Havdalah Sets Shabbat is such an important weekly tradition that we can’t end the day of rest without acknowledgement. Cue Havdalah, the ritual ceremony in which we separate Shabbat from the rest of the week by reciting blessings over a cup of wine, sweet smelling spices, and a burning flame …

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Jewish Cookbooks that Should Absolutely Be on Your Kitchen Shelf

Favorite Jewish Cookbooks Your Bubbe Would Definitely Approve Of With so many fabulous recipes online these days, it begs the question…is there still a need for Jewish cookbooks? I believe the answer to that is a resounding yes. As made evident in so many of the ones listed here, Jewish cookbooks are not just a …

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25 of the Best Passover Recipes You NEED to Make for the Seder Meal

A Curated Roundup of the Absolute Best Passover Recipes There are thousands of Passover recipes on the internet and many more hidden deep in the pages of classic Jewish cookbooks. So many of these recipes look absolutely delectable; it’s hard to choose between them all and decide what to serve for seder! Passover isn’t the …

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