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what time does shabbat end
Notes from our founder

What Time Does Shabbat End? (Detailed)

Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, runs from Friday night to Saturday night. It’s a 25 hour period of rest and reflection. That said, determining when exactly Shabbat ends is...
Jeanie Milbauer
how many candles on a menorah
Notes from our founder

How Many Candles On A Menorah?

Menorah vs. Hanukkiah: what’s the difference? Here’s the ice breaker. When most folks ask “how many candles on a menorah,” they usually mean the Hanukkah menorah, also called a hanukkiah....
Jeanie Milbauer
gifts for bat mitzvah
Notes from our founder

6 Creative Gifts for a Bat Mitzvah? (For Teens)

Ice breaker question: What makes a Bat Mitzvah gift feel personal to a teen today?Short answer: it feels like you see her. You’re honoring a milestone and also her actual...
Jeanie Milbauer
jewish wedding gifts
Notes from our founder

8 Creative Jewish Wedding Gift Ideas (Modernizing Tradition)

A Jewish wedding gift can be both beautiful and useful, something the couple will reach for on Friday nights, holidays, and ordinary days in between. If you are new to...
Jeanie Milbauer
ideas for hanukkah gifts
Notes from our founder

5 Personalized Ideas for Hanukkah Gifts.

If you searched for ideas for Hanukkah gifts and felt overwhelmed by choices, you’re not alone. With eight nights ahead, the sweetest presents are the ones that feel personal. Let’s...
Jeanie Milbauer
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