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The Jewish wedding is an ancient ceremony that dates back thousands of years.  It incorporates many distinct elements- biblical, historical, mystical, cultural and legal – which unify a couple in the bonds of marriage.  At its core the Jewish wedding ceremony includes a marriage contract known as a ketubah.  The ketubah is written in Aramaic and is singed by two witnesses.  The ketubah is a legally binding contract which enumerates the husband’s obligations to his wife during the marriage and also after it (in situations of divorce or the husband’s death).   The wedding ceremony itself takes place under the open sky as the couple stand under a...

Jewish paper cutting is an ancient form of decoration that uses delicately cut Jewish symbols, ornaments and Hebrew letters. The paper cut layer is often glued on a contrasting piece of paper in order to highlight the work and throw a shadow on it.  More contemporary works, especially paper cut ketubahs, leave the cut-out section bare. In centuries past, this form of Jewish art was very popular, and traces of it have been found in Jewish communities throughout the world- from Eastern Europe to Iraq.  The first mention of Jewish paper cutting is attributed to Rabbi Shem Tov ben Isaac...

Like all culturally-inspired forms of art, Judaica Art holds a special place in the hearts and homes of those who identify themselves as being Jewish. There are just a few other cultural forms of art that has practical applications in the home as Judaica art can and often does. Not only that, but you no longer have to search through the artist colonies in Jerusalem or Tzfat ro get authentic Judaica art—though that’s probably the funnest way to buy Judaica art!   Thanks to the modern day comforts of online shopping, you can now get your favorite Judaica art, straight...

It’s your local source for all things related to religious Jewish life.   From dreidels and Bar Mitzvah cards, to Tallitot and Menorahs, the Judaica store serves and extremely important function for every Jewish community.   And today, shopping in a Judaica store has gotten that much more sophisticated. Thanks to the world of online shopping, though, you can now access broader selections of Judaica and more authentic, quality works straight from Judaica artists, themselves.   Important life events and holidays are often celebrated by a trip to the local Judaica Store. This is especially so before a wedding, when...