Judaica
Layla Blenden: Jewelry of kindness
Blenden has begun selling her pieces at craft fairs and pop-up exhibitions showcasing the work of olim hadashim in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. She donates all proceeds to a charity fund in the US.
What I learned about American Jews while collecting Judaica for LA fire victims
I operate a small Judaica business. Trump’s tariffs will squelch Jewish innovation - opinion
Sotheby’s to auction earliest known kiddush cup
Tefillin of famed author Ben Ish Hai to go on auction
Other highlights include silver Torah shields from the 18th century, which are among the finest examples in existence today.
Rabbi Akiva Eger had anti-plague amulets
Jewish sectors with a penchant for mysticism – such as many Sephardi traditions and hassidic communities – have been more likely to embrace the notion of a mystical shield provided by amulets.
The Jewish Louis Vuitton
David Roytman transforms Judaica into luxury fashion
Jewish groups partner to launch Akedah Project for Rosh Hashanah
"Jews come together over a shared text, and offer dialogue, discussion, debate, and criticism—always within the context of a community.'
Beit Hatfutsot previews core exhibition
The new core exhibition will expand the museum’s exploration of Jewish culture, identity and spirituality.
15th century Jewish prayer book restored by National Library of Israel
The 376-page treasure took several months to restore due to the complicated procedure and its delicate condition.
Monday is #JewishANDProud Day: Wear Judaica, says AJC, and tweet about it
AJC said it has received feedback that many Jews in the Diaspora conceal their Jewish identities out of fear.
Menorah of Marilyn Monroe sold for $112,522 at auction
Sale of Menorah highlights personal connection Monroe had towards Judaism
Rare Jewish texts showcased in British Library online collection
Display includes 10th century Hebrew Bible, a 14th century manuscript of ‘The Guide for the Perplexed,’ and the first complete printed text of the Mishna from 15th century Naples.
Dostoevsky offends me but I’ll live with it
THINK OF Rome’s debt to ancient Greek culture, literature, religion and law.
