Art Magazine
Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Kaplan Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I have been creating art for as long as I can remember. I am inspired by Hebrew letter forms, sacred texts, women’s roles in Judaism and the concept of “Hiddur Mitzvah,” literally, beautification of the commandments. I strive to create […]
Reviewed by Miriam P. and the soon-to-be-six-year-old Julie H. Photo: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight Last weekend, my partner John and I went to visit his parents at their cottage in County Kerry on the other side of the island. As ever so often, his brother Liam together with his wife Róisín and their […]
Photo: Courtesy of Faith Goldstein Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Faith Goldstein, and I am a children’s book author. I have been writing since 2015. My debut picture book, Gorillas’ Night Out, was published in 2019, and my second picture book, Matzah Means So Many Things, […]
Photo: Courtesy of Naomi Tate Maghen Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I grew up in London in a modern orthodox family. My dad is an immigrant from Libya and though he speaks English fluently and is extremely well integrated in British society, I believe that having a father who had […]
Seeing two people in love committing to each other for the rest of their lives under a Chuppah in front of their family and friends is a wonderful moment to witness for everyone. One of the most enjoyable moments for us leading up to a wedding is the search for the perfect present for the […]
Nava Shoham – 1800 Ketubah “We love Passover! For us it’s a unique time, interlacing the past and present, family gathering with all my children, Haggadah reading, tasting unique foods and being thankful to our freedom.” Nava Shoham – 1800 Ketubah Interview – Online Shop – Instagram – Facebook Lesley Kogan – Clay is My […]
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 […]
Another Passover in lockdown? Our entire team understands exactly how you feel and how hard it is for you to be so far away and not able to visit family and friends for yet another holiday. Not a single member of our team has seen their loved ones in over a year. While we miss […]
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, […]
During the Passover Seder it is tradition to pour a cup of wine for the Prophet Elijah, which is left untouched for the rest of the ceremonial part of the evening. According to Jewish tradition, Elijah will one day appear as an unknown guest to announce the arrival of the Messiah. It is customary as […]
