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10 Stunning Crystal Menorahs for a Luxurious Hanukkah (2022)

November 19, 2018Last Updated: July 27, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

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Lighting your Menorah on Hanukkah is always a special moment…

…The entire family gathers around the Menorah.

…You light the Shamash and the other candles.

…You recite the candles and “Shehecheyanu” blessings.

Sounds great, right?

Now imagine adding a crystal Menorah to the mix… Now that’ll elevate the candle lighting to a whole new level – a shiny level.

If you like the sound of that, then keep reading… because this guide will help you turn it into a reality!

13 Gorgeous Modern Glass Menorahs for Hanukkah (2022)

November 19, 2018Last Updated: July 24, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Hanukkah Holiday Gifts

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Hanukkah is here…

Let’s raise a glass for the occasion!

Wait a sec… I’m not referring to a glass of wine (that comes later). I’m talking about a glass Menorah (careful, don’t drop it)!

In case you haven’t noticed, these days Hanukkah Menorahs come in all shapes and forms.

Including… glass Hanukkah Menorahs!

This guide was made for you creative spirits out there who would like to give this Hanukkah a bright and shiny look!

12 Shiny Gold & Brass Menorahs for Hanukkah – Made in Israel (2022)

November 17, 2018Last Updated: July 23, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Hanukkah

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“The oil that was barely enough to light the Menorah for one day… lasted for 8 whole days! It’s a Hanukkah miracle!”

We’ve all heard that story a million times.

But did you ever stop and think which Menorah it was? What Menorah is the hero of that story? Where it all began?

Yep… it was the huge 7-branch golden Menorah in the holy Jewish temple – where it was displayed in all its glory.

No wonder why so many people go out of their way to get themselves a shiny gold (or brass) Menorah to display at their home or synagogue.

And if you like the idea of having a golden Menorah shining in all its glory throughout Hanukkah (and beyond!) – then you’re going to love this list of Menorahs we curated especially for Hanukkah!

12 Amazing Oil Menorah Lamps for Hanukkah (2022)

November 16, 2018Last Updated: July 24, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Hanukkah

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I’m sure you’ve heard about the miracle of Hanukkah a million times:

A very small amount of oil, barely enough to light the temple Menorah for one day – lasted for 8 whole days!

Ever since – we celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah by lighting a Menorah (Chanukiah) for 8 days.

And if you like to relive the Hanukkah miracle and do it “right” – there’s no question: you light an oil Menorah.

After all, it’s called the “miracle of the oil”, not the “miracle of the candles”.

The only question that remains is:

“Which oil-burning Hanukkah Menorah should I get?”

Well, my friend, the answer to that question is right here…

15 Modern Silver & Sterling Silver Menorahs for a Shiny Hanukkah (2022)

November 16, 2018Last Updated: July 24, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Hanukkah Holiday Gifts

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What’s the most exciting part about Hanukkah?

Some might say the Hanukkah gifts.

Others might say eating (or cooking) delicious Hanukkah donuts.

But most people say: lighting the Hanukkah candles.

There’s nothing like taking out your beautiful Menorah and saying the Hanukkah candle blessings for the first time…

You know what makes it even more special? Lighting a gorgeous, silver Hanukkah Menorah that shines all across the room!

10 Stunning Wooden Menorahs for Hanukkah (2022)

November 14, 2018Last Updated: July 25, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Hanukkah

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You’re looking for a new Hanukkah Menorah…

But you want something a little different than the typical Jewish Menorah. Something unique. Something that stands out…

Enter: wooden Hanukkah Menorahs!

Boy, are you in for a real treat today… a wooden treat!

Let’s begin 🙂

25+ Unique & Personalized Bar/Bat Mitzvah Favors, Supplies & Giveaway Ideas (2022)

October 24, 2018Last Updated: July 22, 2022 Rafael Hope 3 Comments

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Gift Guides

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If you’ve been following our Bar & Bat Mitzvah series, by now you should have:

Chosen the Bar/Bat Mitzvah party theme ✅
Sent out invitations ✅

Now… all that’s left is to guarantee sure your guests have a blast.

How the heck do you do that?

Easy: you bribe them (in an ethical way 😉) with cool Bar/Bat Mitzvah party favors & cool giveaways, of course! That way, there’s NO CHANCE they’ll forget your child’s Bar/Bat Mitzvah anytime soon 🙂

30+ Amazing Jewish Housewarming Gift Ideas & Traditions for a New Home (2022)

October 19, 2018Last Updated: July 26, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Gift Guides Jewish Home

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Let me cut straight to the chase: if you were invited to a Jewish housewarming party – do not, I repeat, do NOT bring salt, bread, and sugar. Sure, it’s a symbolic gift people used to bring on housewarming parties. But, really? A friend or family member is moving into their new place, don’t you think they’d appreciate a more practical housewarming gift than that?

If you’re not convinced about this argument and still prefer the old-fashioned salt, bread, and sugar thing… be my guest. But if you actually want to bring something useful – then, my friend, this Jewish housewarming gift guide is for you…

30+ Best Jewish Baby Gifts for Bris (Brit Milah) & Simchat Bat Naming Ceremony (2022)

October 15, 2018Last Updated: July 26, 2022 Rafael Hope 4 Comments

Brit Milah (Bris) Gift Guides

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The baby has finally arrived! Mazel Tov!

Time to celebrate with the young parents… they waited for so long!

But before you drive over to welcome the little Jewish champ into the world, you might want to get a cute little gift for the baby’s Bris ceremony (or “Simchat Bat” if it’s a girl). You don’t want to leave a bad first impression on the baby, now do you? 😉

Well, lucky for you – I scoured the web and put together the most wholesome list of gift ideas for a cute little Jewish baby… enjoy! 🙂

Let’s get the ball rolling (quick, before the baby starts crying) …

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