by Editor A newborn baby is a wonder, a miracle. They entrance us with their perfectly tiny little fingers, the delicate folds of their ears, the gentle rise and fall of their sleeping chests. Our Jewish Tradition celebrates this miracle of creation with meaningful ceremonies that welcome the new baby into their circle of family, friends and community. For these spine-tingling moments, we offer you our special collection of brit milah, bat milah and baby naming gifts.
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by Editor A Jewish child becomes an adult at the age of 13 (12 for girls). The Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event is a celebration that recognizes the transition into Jewish adulthood. As a Jewish adult, he/she is now responsible for performing good deeds (mitzvot) and studying Torah. For this joyous and momentous occasion, we offer you our unique collection of artful gifts for Bar Mitzvah boys and Bat Mitzvah girls.
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by Editor A Jewish Wedding is even more than the coming together of two loving people in marriage. As a couple exchanges rings and touches wine to their lips, we find ourselves in the presence of a sacred moment. We remember the joy of weddings passed and aniticipate the promise of future celebrations. Honor your beloved couple with a heartfelt gift that will be appreciated and treasured for many years to come.
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by Editor At the heart of our tradition lives the understanding that the union of two loving souls is a miraculous event, surpassing even the wonder of the parting of the Red Sea. Wedding Anniversaries are personal Holy Days in which we feast on the joys of our past year together; the sweetness of a love that grows with each passing season; the candlelight dancing in our Lovers' eyes.
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by Editor As you have blessed us with the precious gift of your love, So may we bless you with all our heart and with all our soul...' so begins our Parents' Blessing, a special gift from you to the ones who blessed you with a childhood filled with 'laughter, empathy, friendship, imagination and trust.' On your Wedding Day, show your parents, family, friends & officiant how much their love & support means to you.
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by Editor Shabbat is our favorite day of the week. We set the table as if for a Queen, with special dishes, silverware, and kiddush cups, candlesticks and luxurious foods. Guests arrive, work is forgotten, the singing begins. Add a splash of ruby red wine and a hunk of buttery, warm challah and you know why our Tradition refers to the Day of Rest as 'a taste of redemption.
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by Editor A Jewish Home is more than mortar and brick, more than a place of dwelling. Our homes are sacred places where the festivals are celebrated from season to season, from generation to generation. These beautiful ritual items and artpieces are more than glass and ceramic, metal and paper, paint and words. They are friends whom we greet with joy as together we create cherished memories.
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by Editor Our Tradition cherishes study and learning so it is no surprise that we lavish warmth and affection on the men and women who devote themselves to learning and teaching us and our children. Our Sages remind us, 'your Mother and Father brought you into this world, but your Teacher will bring you into the World-to-Come, into Paradise.' We are proud to offer these spiritually uplifting gifts for the spiritual leader of your community, your family, yourself.
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by Editor You have seen him working hard for so many years. She has faced (and conquered) every challenge. Now, as you bask in the joy and pride emanating from the Graduate's smiling face, you reflect on the blessings that have allowed you all to reach this special occasion. Preserve this wonderful feeling with a gift that everyone will treasure for years to come.
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