Can Any Cup Be a Kiddush Cup?
What makes a kiddush cup? Does it have to be a specific material? Can any cup be used as a kiddush cup? Read on for everything you need to know! What makes a Kiddush Cup A kiddush cup is used for the kiddush ritual: sanctification prayers that are said over wine or grape juice at the start of shabbat and […]
The Incredible Art of Yemenite Silversmithing, Preserved in Israel
Did you know that Israel is the only place in the world where craftsmen still carry on traditional Yemenite silversmithing methods? The art, jewelry, and Judaica made with these gorgeous filigree designs, brought to Israel by Yemenite Jews, is something extraordinary to behold – and you can even buy affordable versions to take home for […]
10 Yiddish Words You’ll Love Using Every Day
Yiddish is one of the most famous of Jewish languages, having been commonly spoken by most of the Ashkenazi Jewish community of Central and Eastern Europe since around the 9th century CE. It’s derived from German, with certain linguistic influences and vocabulary from Slavic languages and Hebrew, and using the Hebrew alphabet. Though today not […]
The IDF’s Search & Rescue Mission in Turkey
The IDF’s search and rescue delegation leaves for Turkey on February 6 (Photo credit: Israel Defense Forces)
