Celebrate Purim! Purim Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

February 17, 2020 9:40 am \ Leave a Comment \
Celebrate Purim with Purim Candy Torahs

Purim Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies >> celebrate Purim with Purim candy torahs

Celebrate Purim! 

Purim Party Planning, Ideas & Supplies

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The holiday of Purim celebrates the victory of the Jewish people over the evil Haman. On the day preceding Purim there is a fast called “The Fast Of Esther”. On Purim itself, the Megillah (Book Of Esther) is read twice, once at night and once during the day. Jews celebrate Purim by giving charity, sending Shalach Manot (gifts of prepared food) and holding a festive meal.

We love this oldie but goodie via 2011! The Maccabeats – Purim Song (Thank you Kosher on a Budget for sparking this memory!)

Celebrating Purim – An overview

The holiday of Purim is celebrated on the 14th of Adar (February-March). It commemorates the foiling of a plot by a Persian minister (Haman) to kill all the Jews in Persia. Purim is observed by Jews around the world. Characterized by feasting and merriment, Purim is typically celebrated in the company of family and friends in a synagogue. Continue Reading →

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Everything Passover Planning, Ideas & Supplies

January 19, 2020 3:41 pm \ 1 Comment \
Everything Passover Planning Ideas Supplies

Everything Passover Planning Ideas Supplies >> Passover Card

Everything Passover Planning, Ideas & Supplies

Passover 2020 begins at sunset on Wednesday April 8th and is celebrated through sunset Thursday April 16th . Whether you are hosting a small intimate seder or organizing a community-wide seder, there is still time to order your Passover supplies and all the little extras that will make your Pesach celebration even more memorable than usual.

Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of this post >> The latest Adele/Beiber Passover Mashup is a must watch!  #toofunny

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8 Nights of Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide

December 6, 2018 1:52 pm \ Leave a Comment \
Gift Giving Guide to the 8 Nights of Hanukkah

Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide >> Printable Deidel Art | More Printable Chanukah Art

8 Nights of Hanukkah Gift Giving Guide

My children still tease me about some of our Chanukah traditions. I must admit, with eight days of Hanukkah gift giving and a limited budget, I often found myself pushing the boundaries of creativity. I often used the holiday to buy them “gifts” that satisfied “needs” rather than “wants” and always designated at least one day to reinforce the importance of Judaism and the Jewish traditions of performing mitzvot and giving tzedakah.

FYI >> We always switched up the order of the nights so the kids never knew which night would be the dreaded (often embarrassing) personal hygiene night

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Wear Your Belief, Proudly & Purposefully!

September 27, 2015 10:57 am \ Leave a Comment \

Wear Your Belief

Featured Stella & Dot Cross Jewelry >> Mini Pearl Cross Necklace | Interlock Cross Necklace | Cross Ring | Cross Cuff | Interlock Cross Bracelet | Cross Charm | Belief Charm

Wear Your Belief, Proudly & Purposefully!

This week has the potential of being a profoundly spiritual week for millions of people across America.  Not only did Jews across the world celebrate Yom Kippur, a day of atonement and repentance, a day reflection and meditation, Pope Francis landed in Washington, D.C and immediately began sharing his message of love for all. Today we sincerely hope that the Pope's message will remind us all, no matter our personal religious faith or affiliation, to find the courage to make our lives a blessing, today and everyday. Continue Reading →

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Support The Families of Israel’s Fallen Soldiers – Buy Fine Israeli Wines!

August 10, 2014 8:16 pm \ Leave a Comment \

Israeli WinesIt must be the weekend because we are on quite the wine roll – first Portuguese wines and now kosher Israeli wines. This email from Judaism.com just appeared in our inbox.  As you know, we are always suckers for a cause and the fact that now through August 30, 2014 Judaism.com will donate 5% of your order to the families of Israeli fallen soldiers pushes this to the top of our to do list. With this incentive, we encourage all of you who are planning on hosting family and friends for Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippor, or Sukkot to stock up on wines from Israel.  Plan ahead and buy now! All Judaism.com wines are Kosher. They stock delicious table wines, kiddish wines, dessert wines, sparkling wines, cooking wines and even wine gift sets.

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Sports Kippah | Sports Theme Wedding & Bar Mitzvah Yarmulkes

May 21, 2014 7:08 pm \ Leave a Comment \
Sports Kippah, MLB & NBA Kippah, sports yarmulke

Sports Kippah

Sports Kippah | Sports Theme Wedding & Bar Mitzvah Yarmulkes

As we have so often mentioned, it is our visitors who inspire these posts.  One of the most common questions we are asked is where to find specialty kippah (yarmulke) for themed events like weddings and Bar Mitzvahs.  And well over 50% of our clients are specifically seeking sports kippah. Sometimes my go to Judaica stores carriy them but truthfully, although I have seen generic sports kippah (i.e. football kippah or basketball kippah). Some people are more traditional but if the honoree is a sports fan, we really do not think there is anything wrong with adding a hint of personality to even the most formal events. In our oh so humble opinion, it is the little touches that transform a wedding from pinterest inspired to warm and hamish. We can just picture the groom and groomsmen walking down the aisle in their sharp black tux, crisp white shirts, handsome bow ties, and their Padres sports kippah!  And even if you can't quite bring yourself to advertise your favorite team at your wedding, these yarmulkes also make fun gifts.  Think Father's Day, Chanukah, or any day!

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