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Hamsa Pendants

Over the past years, we are witnessing a newborn interest in all that is spiritual and mystic. Falling under this category are the beautiful Hamsa pendants. Read

By: Baltinester Bros | 08/07/2009 | Shopping

Handmade Cufflinks

The popularity of handmade cufflinks has been on the rise these past decades. Always adding a sophisticated look to one's attire, it is no wonder that these handmade gold jewelry pieces are a significant part of many wardrobes today. Read

By: Baltinester Bros | 06/07/2009 | Jewelry

Learning how to blow a Shofar

Only a few persons wholly excel in the masterful blowing of a Shofar, be it the ram’s horn Shofar or that made from another type of horn. This fact is even supported in the Talmud where blowing the Shofar is recognized as being a skill and not hard work. Read

By: Baltinester Bros | 28/06/2009 | Hobbies

The origin of the Tallit and its use

Recent times have seen the introduction of a modern Tallit and this is commonly made from either silk or polyester. A Tallit is made in the shape of a rectangle. In both cases, the four corners of the modern Tallit or a traditional Tallit will be required to have Tzitzit. These are special fringes that are used to secure the Tallit. Most traditional and modern Tallit will have an Atarah. This is a neckband that in most cases has embroidered blessings that the person donning the Tallit wil Read

By: Baltinester Bros | 28/06/2009 | Religion