ShukNChic is a young Torontonian jewellery label specialising in the creation of contemporary pieces inspired by Jewish and Israeli culture. Before you read on, be prepared to fall in love with each and every one of their delicate pieces! They are simply too gorgeous not to. You will want to wear them all year long […]
Category: Jewish Heritage
10 Facts You Did Not Know About the Hoopoe Bird
The Hoopoe is the National Bird of Israel Photo: Courtesy of alicepaipai In 2008, the Hoopoe was declared the national bird of Israel following a survey of over 150 000 citizens. Hoopoes can be generally categorised into three types of living species. Photo: Courtesy of SajeevBhaskaran The three species are the African Hoopoe, Eurasian Hoopoe, […]
Meet the Artist: Alexander Abramovich Levy
Photo: Courtesy of Alexander Abramovich Levy Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in Puerto Armuelles, Panama in early December 21st 1965, my parents were visiting my grandparents who emigrated from Russia years before World War II. I credit my passion for art to my father Abraham Levy, he […]
Our 5 Favourite Jewish Museums We Miss Visiting The Most in Europe and Where To Follow Them on Instagram
Shop: Judaica Hungarica / Photo: Courtesy of ETSY We miss going to museums and we know we are not the only ones. Can you remember the last time you set foot into your favourite Jewish museum? It feels like a lifetime ago, doesn’t it? We can not thank the dedicated museum professionals enough for trying […]
10 Reasons Why Passover Should Be Your Favourite Holiday
Photos: Courtesy of SaltwareDesign 10. Judaica: We know how much you enjoy celebrating Jewish holidays when you get to use your favourite Judaica items for the ceremonial part of the evening. Passover is the perfect holiday for this! You will get to use your gorgeous Seder plate and its matching Matzah plate, a beautifully made […]
Product Review: Contemporary Passover Haggadah & Children’s Companion Haggadah “Hug-It-Out” by The Haggadah Collective
Photos: Courtesy of The Haggadah Collective What do you love the most about Passover? Is it the special atmosphere in the air? The delicious homemade dishes? Or is it gathering with family and friends around the dinner table? Something our team always looks forward to is the reading of the Haggadah. Pearl and Maxie Richman, […]
Meet the Rabbi: Haim Casas
Photo: Courtesy of Rabbi Haim Casas Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. What inspired you to become a Rabbi and what do you enjoy the most about your chosen profession? I was born in the city of Maimonides, Cordoba, in 1981. From a very young age my grandfather instilled in me […]
20 Gorgeous Havdalah Sets by 6 Israeli Designers You Need in Your Home
Welcoming Shabbat on a Friday night is something very special and dear to so many Jewish families all around the world. Bidding it farewell and welcoming the new week with an equally wonderful Havdalah ceremony in your home has its very own charm and should not be missed. To enhance your Jewish home practice even […]
18 Torah Pointers That Make A Perfect Bat or Bar Mitzvah Present!
Becoming a Bat or Bar Mitzvah is a very special and very important moment in a young person’s life. Over the years we were fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend countless celebrations ourselves in various communities across Europe, North America, and Israel. When invited to celebrate such a special occasion with young adults […]
12 Bar and Bat Mitzvah Cards to send in 2021!
Last weekend our entire team has been invited to one of the most beautiful virtual Bar Mitzvahs we have had the honour to attend. As more and more families opt for a livestreamed Bar or Bat Mitzvah from the comfort of their own home, it is even more important to attend and celebrate with the […]