Judaica

After a Maryland teacher’s death, a 200-piece Judaica collection finds new life in a Jewish museum

For 35 years, Kaylie’s mother, Deborah Brodie, had amassed a collection of over 200 Jewish ritual objects, which she had used as a hands-on classroom for her Hebrew school students with special needs

A photo of the interior of Deborah Brodie and Jay Brill's residence in Rockville, Maryland.
Layla Blenden.

Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness

 Items donated to a Judaica drive staged for  Los Angeles fire victims included shofars, seder plates and mezuzahs.

What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims

 Twenty-sided dreidels created by David Zvi Kalman will become more expensive to import under the Trump administration's tariffs program.

I operate a small Judaica business. Trump’s tariffs will squelch Jewish innovation - opinion


Sotheby’s to auction earliest known kiddush cup

A 1,000-year-old kiddush cup valued at up to $5M will be auctioned by Sotheby’s this fall, marking the oldest known Jewish artifact from the Middle Ages.

 Sotheby's is auctioning what it says is the earliest known kiddush cup.

An unforgettable holiday table: The Passover 2025 collection by Hazorfim

Hazorfim, an international Jewish brand with decades of meticulous silversmithing artistry, plays a significant role in strengthening Israel’s national resilience.

 Hazorfim - Passover plate, the Linia collection, NIS 574

Israel has opened 'gates of hell' on hostages with return to war, former Mossad chief says

"The gates of hell might have opened on the Gazans, but for sure they have opened on the 59 hostages, and there is no savior."

 Tamir Pardo, Former Director of Mossad attends a rally against the decision of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to fire head of Shin Bat Ronen Bar, at Habima Square, March 18, 2025.

Jerusalem Post honors spiritual leader of Bal Harbour Shul with Menorah at Miami Summit Gala

A handcrafted Menorah by “Hazorfim” celebrates Rabbi Lipskar’s spiritual leadership and the rich legacy of Jewish artistry, blending tradition and innovation.

Jerusalem Post Group CEO Inbar Ashkenazi presented Rabbi Lipskar with a handcrafted silver Menorah as a token of appreciation.

Parashat Toldot reveals the profound impact of genuine communication - opinion

So many aspects of our lives are impacted by misinformation and enhanced by genuine communication. 

 Women studying at Matan Women's Institute for Torah Studies in Jerusalem.

Book of Genesis: Accessible Torah translation captivates diverse readers, spurs multiple printings

The Book of Genesis, a richly annotated English translation of the Torah, captivates diverse audiences, prompting multiple printings due to its accessibility.

 The Book of Genesis.

Torah scroll dedicated at Western Wall to honor October 7 victims and fallen soldiers

A special Torah scroll was dedicated at the Western Wall, honoring October 7 massacre victims and fallen soldiers, symbolizing resilience and unity.

 Haim Taib, Yaacov Argamani, writing the last letter on the Torah Scroll.

'We shall stand together, and win': Emotional Torah dedication ceremony at the Western Wall

A Torah dedication ceremony at the Western Wall marked the first anniversary of the October 7 attack, honoring victims and fallen soldiers.

 Right to left: Suli Eliav, Israel Ben Shitrit, Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Yaakov Argamani, Haim Taib, Yechiel Leiter

Ancient mystical Jewish text Shem Tov Bible Sells for $6.9 Million, set for public display

The Shem Tov Bible, an ornate Hebrew manuscript from 1312, sold for $6.9 million at Sotheby’s and will be publicly displayed.

 The Shem Tov Bible dates back to 1312 in Castile, now modern day Spain.

National library of Israel adds the iconic David Moss Haggadah to its collection

The drawings were described as a “stunning reflection of Jewish history and noting the pleasure it brings with every single page.”

 Moss Haggadah dedication - Sallai Meridor, David Moss, Trudy and Bob Gottesman