Judaica 

There is no strong definition for “Judaica”, mostly Judaica means means "all things Jewish". From menorahs to mezuzahs, Start of David or Shabbath candlesticks,  special Jewish ritual items – these are all Jewish things and, therefore, can be called “Judaica”.

 

Typically Judaica is different from Israeli Gifts, for example, IDF T-Shirt  cannot be considered  Judaica, while it is still perfect “Israeli Gift”.

Some examples of these Jewish items which would be included in this category are:

 

For Pesah (Passover): Seder Plates, usually decorated with Torah writing or Hebrew symbols, sometimes are  true pieces of Judaica art. It used on Passover night, called “Seder”, for special placement of Passover meal. In our shop use can find wood seder plates and glass seder plates.  Seder plates are placed in the center of the table during  Passover night and play central role during Haggada (Passover selection of Talmud texts)  reading.

Matzo Tray: Used for serving matzo during Pesah holidays.

 

Hanukkah Menorahs. Hanukkah Menorahs are 9 – branches candlesticks lighted by Jews ring Hanukkah celebrations. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the holy Temple in Jerusalem after the Jews' 165 B.C.E. victory over the Hellenist Syrians and Hanukkah miracle. Actually there was double miracle: first, Jews won the war against much more powerful enemy and the second, the oil for Temple menorah that was sufficient only for 1 days, burned eight  days – time enough to bring  fresh oil delivered from Tekoah Ha-Glilit – where it was produced.

Our webshop has exciting selection of

Other excellent Hanukkah gift is dreidel, or draydel. Dreidels used by children to play during Hanukkah week.