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A judaica store carries jewish gifts of all types. Whether the occasion is a marriage, a Brit Milah or a baby naming these presents are a good fit. For Chanukah or as a prize for discovering where the Afikomen has been hidden are other options for these gifts. A few typical presents are items with a Hamsa on it like jewelry or wall hangings, pieces with Chai- the word for life as decoration and stars of David.

A typical representation of a Hamsa is a hand that contains an eye in the center of it. It is also thought to represent Miriam’s hand. An interesting piece of information is that there are some jewish people who state that the five fingers on the hand of the Hamsa serve to remind people of the need to involve all senses in service to God. The talisman is also considered to be a way to keep the evil eye away and to welcome positive energy in a person’s life or in a household. There are many other aspects to the Hamsa like it bringing good luck, wealth/prosperity, health and joy. It is necessary to explain some terms before sharing the different types of jewish gifts one could find in a judaica store. A Brit Milah is the Hebrew word for a baby boy’s circumcision and a Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebrates a child becoming an adult; typically at age 12 or 13. On Passover there is a tradition of children needing to find the middle matzah (unleavened bread), called the Afikomen. The adults have hid the Afikomen earlier in the evening.. Until the hiding place is discovered, the meal cannot end. Whichever child finds the Afikomen gets a reward.

The reason someone needs gifts from a judaica store is irrelevant to the amount of options available in a judaica store. Aside from jewelry like hamsa jewelry, other possible jewish gifts are mezuzot and home blessings. Mezuzot is the plural term for a mezuzah which is a small scroll with a Torah passage on one side and the name of God on the other side that is then placed in a protective case. A mezuzah is put on the right doorpost of a Jewish home. Some other suggestions for presents include yads (pointers for reading the Torah), tallitot (shawls worn during prayer), kiddush cups (cups used for saying the blessing over the wine) and candlesticks.

There are many reasons to celebrate and many of these celebrations merit the purchase of Judaica Going to a judaica store is a possible source of inspiration for recognizing life cycle events or holidays. The celebration of a marriage is often a good time to buy presents like a home blessing or a mezuzah. Hamsa jewelry and other jewelry are good ways to usher 12 and 13 year olds into adulthood In some cases, jewelry can serve as jewish gifts for either genderBuy Hamsa hand at discounted price.

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