Home » Judaica

Judaica

The Jewish tradition is filled with special Jewish customs, prayers, and rituals.

To properly follow the Jewish traditions, we need to have certain Jewish items in our possession. These Jewish items are also known as Judaica.

Here are a few common examples of Jewish traditions, and the Judaica items we need to perform them.

Our daily prayer consists of putting on a Tallit & Teffilin.
To welcome the Shabbat, we have several traditions and Jewish items: lighting Shabbat candles, Kiddush with a wine cup, and Hamotzi with a Challah board (among others).
We use a washing cup to wash our hands before we eat or after we wake up in the morning (Netilat Yadayim).

And a LOT more.

In this section, you’ll find all the Judaica guides and reviews you need to lead a meaningful Jewish lifestyle.

13 Colorful Bat Mitzvah Tallit Prayer Shawls for Girls [and Women] (2022)

February 3, 2020Last Updated: July 22, 2022 Rebecca Cohen Leave a Comment

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Judaica

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

For a 12-13 year old Jewish girl, there’s nothing quite like a Bat Mitzvah celebration:

Going shopping for the perfect Bat Mitzvah dress
Delivering a nerve-wracking Bat Mitzvah speech in front of hundreds of people
Wearing your Bat Mitzvah Tallit (pronounced “Bat Mitzvah Tallis” if you’re Ashkenazi) for the first time
(Opening the Bat Mitzvah presents… 😏)

But if you’re reform, then there’s one additional step that: getting the Bat Mitzvah her first ever Tallit prayer shawl!

This post will guide you through the process of finding a unique Tallit that’ll turn the already special occasion into something even more special!

20+ Beautiful Modern Challah Boards, Trays & Plates – Made in Israel (2022)

December 10, 2019Last Updated: July 23, 2022 Rafael Hope 1 Comment

Judaica Shabbat

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

The table is set…

The candles are lit…

Shabbat is officially in! Now, go grab a plate and enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner with your family after a long week.

HOLD ON there tiger! Aren’t you forgetting something?

First, we do Kiddush and drink Kiddush wine.
Then, we do Hamotzi and eat a piece of Challah.
… And only then, we get to sink our teeth into the yummy Shabbos food!

Today, we’ll focus on the second part – the Challah… specifically, the Challah boards. Because you need to serve the Challah somehow, right?

But I’m not here to help you find just any Challah board (you don’t need my help for that)… Instead, I’ll help you find beautiful, modern Challah boards that you wouldn’t find in an average Jewish kitchen. Because who the hell wants to be average?

Let’s begin…

20+ Modern Havdalah Sets & Jewish Spice Boxes from Israel (2022)

September 17, 2019Last Updated: July 26, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Judaica Shabbat

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

In Jewish tradition, the Havdalah ceremony marks the final stage of the holy Sabbath. During the ceremony, Jews light a candle and recite a blessing – where they conclude the end of the previous week – thanking God for providing them with a sacred day of rest in between “regular” days and welcoming the week ahead.

Even though a Havdalah ceremony can technically be conducted with a candle and a glass of wine, most Jews use a dedicated Havdalah kit to perform the ceremony.

In this guide, our editors hand-picked some of their favorite Havdalah sets they found on the internet. From minimalistic Havdalah sets that are designed to just get the job done, to artistic Havdalah sets that you can gift to someone for a special occasion… in this guide you will find it all!

Let’s have a look, shall we?

30+ Modern Kiddush Cups, Sets & Wine Fountains for Shabbat (2022)

September 14, 2019Last Updated: July 22, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Judaica Shabbat

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

… You’re cooking Shabbat dinner…
… Mmmm… the delicious aroma fills the entire house…
… You’re lighting the Shabbat candles; Shabbat is now officially in!

Time to enjoy your Shabbat dinner together with the family… can you pass the Hummus, please?

HOLD IT! Aren’t you forgetting something?

Kiddush comes first, silly! Go ahead and pour the wine into the Kiddush cup (make sure you fill the cup to the end)!

What’s that? You don’t have a Kiddush cup? What a coincidence! I just happened to create a huge list of beautiful, modern Kiddush cups!

OK, OK, enough with the silly jokes :). Let’s go find you a lovely Jewish wine cup, shall we?

20+ Beautiful Etrog Boxes for Sukkot & Your Judaica Collection (2022)

September 2, 2019Last Updated: July 22, 2022 Rafael Hope 2 Comments

Judaica Sukkot

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Etrog – the famous yellow citron Jews use during Sukkot – is the “richest” (and most expensive) of the Four Species.

And I’m not just talking rich in taste (Etrog Jam anyone?), but also rich in cost.

The question is: how do you protect such an important Jewish symbol?

Don’t worry, there’s no need to call the Secret Service or anything like that… an Etrog box would do just fine (it might even take a bullet for the Etrog).

Etrog boxes are special containers (often made of silver) that Jews use to protect the Etrog during Sukkot. Not only are Judaic Etrog boxes one of the most popular Sukkot gifts people bring to the Sukkah, but many of them also turn into Jewish heirlooms passed along through the generations (particularly the silver and sterling silver Etrog boxes).

You’ll even notice that some of them look like treasure chests taken from straight King Solomon’s castle, so it’s no wonder…

Don’t believe me? See for yourself…

25+ Best Shofar Horns & Kosher Shofar Types from Israel [Kudu, Ram’s Horn & Exotic] (2022)

August 28, 2019Last Updated: July 22, 2022 Rafael Hope 5 Comments

Judaica Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

Tuuuuuu (Tekiah).

Tuuu-tuuu-tuuu-tuuu (Teruah).

Tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu-tu (Shevarim).

(Don’t worry, my finger didn’t get stuck on the keyboard)

Any Jewish person who has ever attended the synagogue during the high holy days recognizes these sounds: indeed, it is the sound (or rather, a verbal representation) of the Shofar – the famous Jewish horn played during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

What you probably didn’t know, however, is that there are over a dozen Shofar types out there, most of which you have never even seen (let alone heard) in your entire life… (I know, right?)

In this Shofar guide – not only will I reveal every single one of them, but I will also show you exactly where and how to get them!

Excited? You should be… We’re gonna have a blast! (see what I did there?)

20+ Best Authentic & Modern Tallit Prayer Shawls from Israel (2022)

December 12, 2018Last Updated: July 27, 2022 Rafael Hope Leave a Comment

Judaica

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

To a true artist, the most mundane thing can be turned into a canvas.

Jewish artists have demonstrated that rule by taking one of the most popular Jewish clothing items – the Tallit (also known as a Jewish prayer cloth or mantle) – and turning it into a remarkable (and practical) piece of artwork.

Whether you’re looking for a new Tallit, you’d like to adorn yourself with an eye-capturing prayer shawl, or whether you’re just a creative soul who admires genius works of art – these hand-picked Tallitot we put together will leave you in awe…

25+ Beautiful Modern & Contemporary Jewish Mezuzah Cases from Israel (2022)

December 12, 2018Last Updated: July 27, 2022 Rafael Hope 1 Comment

Jewish Home Judaica

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

What’s the first thing you do before you enter a Jewish home?

You hang a Mezuzah of course…

It’s the main event of a Jewish housewarming, where the Rabbi blesses the Jewish door ornament and the new Jewish home.

This brings us to our main question of the day:

“What kind of Mezuzah case should I get?”

Excellent question!

Lucky for you, we hand-picked the most beautiful modern Mezuzahs that money can buy, whether you’re buying it for your own home or for a friend/family member…

10 Beautiful Bar Mitzvah Tallit & Tallit Sets for Boys (2022)

December 12, 2018Last Updated: July 22, 2022 Rafael Hope 1 Comment

Bar & Bat Mitzvah Judaica

Amen V'Amen is supported by its audience. That means when you purchase something from one of our partners through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Amen V'Amen is also an Amazon Associate, so we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Thank you for your support!

I remember the day my parents got me my first Tallit for my Bar Mitzvah…

A week before my 13^th birthday, my dad walked into my room with a Tallit bag in his hand and said: “Son, can you try this on for a moment?”.

He opened the Tallit bag – and out came this gorgeous Blue & White Tallit with golden accents on the stripes.

I was awestruck.

I recited the Tzitzit blessing and put on my Tallit for the very first time.

That’s the first time I saw my dad with tears in his eyes (even though he won’t admit it)… And he wasn’t even that religious!

Fast forward almost 20 years later (boy… I’m getting old) – and I still remember that day as if it were yesterday (as you can tell).

There’s a strong rite of passage element in witnessing your young man wear a Tallit for the first time… doesn’t matter if you’re religious, traditional, or simply going through the motions.

This guide is my attempt to make this moment as memorable as possible, regardless of where you fall in the Jewish observance spectrum…

Let’s begin 🙂

← Previous