Who Were the Twelve Tribes of Israel?
Curious about the famous Biblical 12 Tribes of Israel? We have your primer on their origins, their significance and symbolism today, and who their modern descendants are! Symbolic depictions of each of the 12 Biblical Tribes of Israel Biblical Origins The Tribes of Israel, or in Hebrew Shivtei Yisrael, were the descendants of the 12 […]
Why Do We Give Gifts on Hanukkah?
Hanukkah may not be a religiously major holiday, but it’s the one most heavily associated with spreading holiday cheer through giving gifts to children and other family members, friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Whether in a secular, Orthodox, or any other Jewish community, people give astronomically more presents on this occasion than any other throughout the […]
Your Hanukkah 2024 Prep Checklist
Step 1: Preparing for Hanukkah The most important ritual of Hanukkah is the lighting of the menorah, so you need to ensure you have everything you need for this and any other traditions you keep in your home. HANUKKAH MENORAH CHECKLIST: Do you own a Hanukkah menorah? (If not, shop Hanukkah menorahs from Israel here!) Do you […]
Israel’s Other Independence Day: 29th of November
