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Eight Original Gift Ideas, for the eight days of Hanukkah.While the trend for gifts ideas for Hanukkah tends to the weird and not that wonderful I think that there is room for the authentic and truly creative that is actually related to the festival.That why I designed my range of original gifts.1.The original do it yourself wooden dreidel, - a spin on the older fashioned dreidel. There is a joy in constructing it yourself and watching it spin.2. Drip mats for the Menorah. Even drip less …

What is Hanukkah and why is it celebrated?Hanukkah is an eight day festival that commemorates the re dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, in the second century B.C. According to legend Jews rose against their Greek-Syrian oppressors in the Maccabean Revolt. Each night a candle of a candelabra or menorah is lit. What happens each day of Hanukkah?Hanukkah is celebrated each night with the lighting of an additional candle, the saying of blessings and the singing of special songs. Afte …

The Passover Seder is the most celebrated of Jewish festivals. Whether religious or virtually unobservant, the vast majority of Jews, gather around and dip into Matza territory. But the meaning of the Seder is viewed very differently outside of Israel and in Israel. In the diaspora, there is that sense of belonging and to the whole Jewish world, that great feeling that you are one of the tribe, and that you are in step with the tribe. All your Jewish brethren around the world are doing the …

A Passover Seder is not a regular dinner party. And while its customary to bring gifts when you are invited. Its best to err on the side of caution, and not bring food or wine. There are special rules about what foods can be eaten, and there is an issue of what wine is Kosher. One can never be sure about people's level’s of observance so its best to steer clear of these items.. A decorative gift for the home is always well received for example our beautiful newspaper vase&nbs …

Invited to the Passover Seder? What do I bring my Jewish friendsPassover is the most celebrated festival amongst Jews, and probably the best known festival amongst Christians.The Seder, the ceremonial feast held over two nights outside Israel and one night in Israel has very elaborate rituals and is composed of readings and singing and eating of special foods. In addition the table is decorated with particular ornaments and dishes.The festival commemorates Jewish exodus from Egypt. And the …