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Guides and gift ideas for the modern Jewish home.
Guide
How to Choose a Mezuzah Case and a Kosher Scroll
The case is not the mezuzah. What makes a scroll kosher, which size fits your door, and how to hang it — a clear guide for first-time buyers.
Guide
The Netilat Yadayim Cup: What It Is and How to Use It
Why Jews wash hands with a cup before bread and on waking, the steps and blessing, and what to look for when choosing a washing cup.
Gifts
Meaningful Jewish Gifts for a Housewarming or Wedding
What to bring to a chanukat habayit or a Jewish wedding: mezuzah, Shabbat candle holders, a tzedakah box and more — with tips on what to avoid.
