Explore Jerusalem, a city rich in history, faith, and cultural significance. From ancient landmarks to modern life, uncover stories, guides, and insights into one of the world’s most meaningful and complex destinations.
The materials chosen for Judaica design can connect you directly to Israel’s landscape and spirit. From the enduring strength of Jerusalem stone to the natural warmth and beauty of olive wood, and the quiet brilliance of pure silver, each element shapes the art and meaning within these objects. To collect Judaica is to connect, not […]
The Lion of Judah, or אריה יהודה, Aryeh Yehudah in Hebrew, is a powerful and ancient Jewish symbol. It represents the Tribe of Judah, Jerusalem, and the Jewish people. Read on to learn more about where it came from, as well as its deeper significance both historically and today! A depiction on a synagogue […]
Today, July 13, 2025, marks the Fast of the 17th day of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, a very somber date in the Jewish calendar. It commemorates the Roman attack on the city of Jerusalem in 70 CE and the breach of the walls of the city – which would ultimately lead to the destruction of […]
How do you carry collective memory into your happiest moments? Few verses in Jewish tradition are as emotionally resonant, or as deeply embedded in daily life, as Im Eshkachech Yerushalayim (“If I forget thee, O Jerusalem”). Drawn from Psalm 137, this verse expresses more than nostalgia for a city. It captures the soul-deep yearning of […]
The city of Jerusalem has captivated the hearts and minds of the Jewish people for millennia, standing as a symbol of faith, resilience, and national identity. From its earliest biblical references to its central role in Jewish worship, the Holy City has been the focal point of Jewish longing and devotion. Understanding Jerusalem’s ancient history […]
Israeli archeologists recently announced the discovery of a rare 1,700-year-old lamp right in Jerusalem that’s inscribed with a Temple Menorah and other special symbolism. Read more about this amazing find and its importance! The ancient oil lamp discovered in Jerusalem, showing a seven-branched menorah and other Temple symbolism (Photo credit: Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities Authority)
Why We’re Remembering the First Jewish Exile from Israel Asarah b’Tevet, or the 10th of the Hebrew month of Tevet, falls on January 10, 2025, and is a solemn occasion on the Jewish calendar, marked by some in the Jewish community with mourning, fasting, and repentance. The day commemorates the anniversary of the beginning of the […]
The Maccabees have made a lasting impact on Jewish and global history, but much of their story is taught as like a myth. For even before the modern state of Israel, the Maccabees were a symbol of Jewish resistance in the face of non-Jewish oppressors and when Israel was established in the mid-20th century, they […]
Who were the priests of ancient Israel and why were they so important? What did they do in the Holy Temple, and how do their descendants carry on the tradition today? Read on to learn more! Moden model of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in which the Priests served Biblical origins and roles Jewish priests, […]
You’re probably familiar with the 9-branched menorah used on Hanukkah, which has historically been made using various shapes and materials, but did you know there is another, even older and more traditional type of Jewish candleholder? That would be the 7-branched menorah – inspired by the iconic candelabra that was described in the Hebrew Bible […]
Celebrating Jerusalem Day