Top 10 Discoveries of the City of David in Jerusalem
The City of David is the original hilltop upon which King David dedicated ancient Jerusalem as his capital 3,000 years ago. Today, the City of David is revealing some of the most exciting archeological finds of the ancient world, providing fascinating pieces to the puzzle of life in ancient Jerusalem. Here are the top 10 […]
Shopping for Sabbath Judaica
The Sabbath is the day of rest, so that means we need to prepare ahead of time to make our Sabbath experience all it can be. One easy way to add some positive new energy to the Sabbath experience is through the variety of Judaica items which are an integral part of the day, from […]
8 Unexpected Hanukkah Traditions & Fun Facts
Something old, something new, something for school, and nothing for you – Hanukkah traditions are different around the world. Enjoy our round up of some of the most interesting traditions along with surprising facts for each of them. 1. Candle Lighting. Since Hanukkah is the festival of lights and its main requirement is lighting the […]
8 Things You Didn’t Know about Hanukkah
1) Calendar Hanukkah does not fall on the same dates each year because Jewish holidays are based on a combination of the lunar/solar calendar, unlike the traditional Gregorian calendar which is based solely on the earth’s movement around the sun. 2) The 2 Hanukkah Miracles Hanukkah commemorates the military victory of the Maccabees, a small […]
