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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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Timeless Jewish Wedding Gifts Ideas for the Happy Couple

Traditional + Personalized Jewish Wedding Gifts Ideas If you’re attending a Jewish wedding, there are a wide variety of gifts you can choose from to give to the happy couple. Along with traditional wedding gifts like dinner plates, champagne flutes, and instant pots, there are Judaica pieces and Jewish art to consider as well. But …

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Jewish Baby Naming for Boys and Girls: How Does it Work?

Jewish Baby Naming: Choose Hebrew Names for Bris or Brit Bat Jewish babies are given a Hebrew name shortly after they are born. For baby boys, there is an urgency because the Jewish baby naming usually coincides with the bris (brit milah in Hebrew) which occurs exactly eight days after he is born. Jewish baby …

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Bris Outfits: What Should Your Baby Wear At The Bris?

On the eighth day of a Jewish baby boy’s life, there is a special ceremony called a bris (brit milah in Hebrew) where the newborn boy is circumcised by a mohel – a person trained in performing ritual Jewish circumcisions. Following the ceremony, a feast or luncheon is held in celebration of this important day.  …

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