The shofar is one of the oldest musical instruments, but today is seen as something more holy and less musical, as the Shofar in the Bible is said to have been used during the Temple service. Today, the shofar is blown a few times a year; during the weekdays of the Hebrew month of Elul […]
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Judaicapedia: What is a Mezuzah?
Mezuzahs are one piece of Judaica that can be found in our daily lives. Usually found on the upper doorpost, around shoulder height, of nearly every Jewish home, these rectangular or cylindrical boxes can be found placed at an angle, with it being touched by a hand and then kissed by whoever passes through the […]
Judaica: What is a Tallit?
A kosher tallit is a large square of fabric that is generally white and used for morning prayers throughout the week and on Shabbat. The Jewish prayer shawl history starts in ancient Israel when during the day people would wrap their head and shoulders with a large white cloth to protect their skin from the […]