Judaica

Yom Kippur through the centuries: The prayer books that preserve centuries of Jewish history

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, NLI’s curator Dr. Chaim Neria explains how the NLI came to house thousands of prayer books, noting that “it fits into the overall mission of the library.”

Dr. Chaim Meir Neria, curator of the Haim and Hanna Salomon Judaica Collection at the National Library of Israel, with one of the two volumes of the Lisbon Mahzor recently received by the Library.
Recovered stolen silverware.

Two Bnei Brak minors charged in alleged theft of nearly NIS 100,000 worth of silver from synagogues

The exceptional treasure, a mortar dating back to around 1805, had oxidized; the shopkeeper found it among his household goods.

Hidden in Jerusalem's Old City, collector stumbles upon rare Jewish treasure from Morocco

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

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


Why do we blow the shofar on Yom Kippur?

The shofar’s role on Rosh Hashanah – aka Yom Teruah – is clear. But why is the iconic horn sounded at the climax and closing of Yom Kippur?

A Jewish worshipper blows a Shofar,  at the Western Wall ahead of Rosh Hashana

Mark Zuckerberg gifts daughter heirloom kiddush cup

Zuckerberg shared photos of his Shabbat celebration, including his daughter drinking from the kiddush cup, shots of homemade challah and lit Shabbat candles.

Mark Zuckerberg speaks at Facebook's annual F8 developers conference in San Jose, California

Judaica Art during the Holiday Season

Jerusalem's Hutzot Hayotzer has become a unique art hub, where the artists specialize in contemporary Judaica and Jewish ceremonial art, using both advanced and ancient techniques

Hutzot Hayotzer

It is a nation that will dwell alone – promise or challenge?

Today, the Jews have fully integrated into every country around the world and take an active role in all walks of life.

A torah scroll

Low turnout at Diaspora conference highlights rift with world Jewry

Excluding non-Orthodox from Israel would be disaster, Shlomo Riskin tells Jerusalem gathering.

Diaspora youngsters enjoy a Birthright Israel trip to the Jewish state.

This Normal Life: When words and belief clash

"Could I, um, make my own kiddush?"

A siddur book

Bidders pass over Joan Rivers's Seder plate

NY Judaica auction sells Jabotinsky's ID card for $20,000.

Seder set belonging to the late comedian Joan Rivers

10 Made-in-Israel Gifts for Father’s Day

Ideas for Father's Day gifts

Not an open primary

Diversity is served by maintaining and respecting differences, not by diluting religions to the point that they become indistinguishable.

A bride and groom kiss under the chuppah at their wedding

Persian Influence: Myth or Fact? Judaica and the Persian Connection

How much has Persian art influenced Judaica? More than you might think…

Persian miniatures, art, and culture influence Jerusalem-born Moshe Castel’s inspirational works.