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Bar Mitzvah Cash Gifts & Multiples of 18

Invited to a Bar Mitzvah and wondering how much to give? In Jewish tradition, cash gifts are given in multiples of 18, a practice known as giving ‘Chai’ (Life). Discover the beautiful meaning behind this ancient numerology, find out how much you should give based on your relationship, and learn why a Judaica gift card is the perfect, meaningful choice!

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Ima: The Hebrew Word for Mom

Ima, written אמא in Hebrew and pronounced EE-mah, is the everyday Hebrew word for “mom.” It is warm, simple, and deeply familiar. Across Israel, children call out “Ima!” in playgrounds,

The Meaning of the Bar Mitzvah Ceremony

A bar mitzvah is far more than a party, it is a profound spiritual transition. When a boy steps up to the Torah, he enters Jewish adulthood, taking on the

Why Do You Break a Glass at a Jewish Wedding?

Jewish weddings are famous, even in pop culture and among non-Jews, for ending with the breaking of a glass. Traditionally the groom steps on a wrapped glass at the end of the