How Mezuzah Scrolls Are Written
A mezuzah is much more than the decorative case attached to a Jewish doorway. The essential mitzvah is fulfilled through the ...
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What Is Written Inside a Mezuzah?
A mezuzah is often recognized by the decorative case attached to a Jewish doorway, but the case itself is not the essential p...
Torah Breastplates Hoshen: A Complete Guide
Torah Breastplates Hoshen: A Complete Guide
A Torah Breastplate, or Hoshen, is one of the principal ornaments placed upon ...
Torah Crowns Explained: Meaning, History & Use
A Torah crown, commonly called a Keter Torah, is one of the most recognizable ornaments placed upon a Sefer Torah. Its symbol...
Sterling Silver vs Nickel Judaica: Which Should You Choose?
When choosing Judaica, the material is more than a question of appearance. A Kiddush cup, candlestick, Havdalah set, Torah or...
How to Buy Authentic Judaica Online: A Practical Guide
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Learning how to buy authentic Judaica online requires more than comparing photographs and prices. Judaica enc...
How to Choose a Torah Pointer (Yad): A Practical Judaica Guide
A Torah pointer, commonly called a Yad, is a small but important accessory used during the public reading of a Sefer Torah. I...
What Is a Torah Pointer (Yad)? A Guide to Its Meaning, Use & Tradition
What Is a Torah Pointer (Yad)?
A Torah pointer, commonly called a Yad, is a ceremonial pointer used to follow the text of ...
How to Protect Outdoor Mezuzot From Weather and Moisture
A Mezuzah placed on an exterior doorway faces conditions that an indoor Mezuzah does not. Rain, humidity, direct sunlight, te...
Common Mezuzah Mistakes: What Every Jewish Home Should Know
A Mezuzah is deceptively small. Behind the case on a Jewish doorway is a handwritten scroll containing the passages of the Sh...