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Category Archives: Jewish Jewelry
“If I Forget Thee O Jerusalem…”
It is common in Judaism to clarify the significance of a subject matter by searching for mention of it in the Bible. The nearer the subject appears to the beginning of the Bible, the more significance is attached to it. … Continue reading
Chai Elul
Eighteen is a significant number in Judaism due to the two Hebrew letters that make up the numerical value are “chet” and “yud” which together make up the word “chai” meaning life. Often, Jewish people, when donating money, will … Continue reading
Ana B’Koach
In 2006, the Israeli artist Ovadia Hamama took Israel by storm with his version of the prayer Ana B’Koach (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQq4mBhCBy0). Until today in Israel this is a song that cuts right through the fabric of religiosity, age and location. One … Continue reading
What’s in a (Jewish) name?
The uncomfortable situation of having to repeat one’s Jewish name again and again is one that is very familiar to a lot of people living outside of Israel. The solution for a number of people has been to give their … Continue reading
Looking for a special gift for your loved one? Buy her a name necklace!
Am Segula Judaism emphasizes the uniqueness of the Jewish people, as those who took upon themselves the law of G-d. In the book of Deuteronomy the phrase “Unique People” or “Am Segula” is coined with regard to the Jewish people … Continue reading