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Restoration and repurpose

Since the dawn of time, silver has been valuable. As early back as Sefer Bamidbar, the standard of silver as a valuable currency was determined, with silver items so popular that until today the m...

It's Time to Refresh Your Hanukkah Essentials

It’s hard to imagine Hanukkah without the menorah. It’s the staple of any holiday celebration. At House of Silver & Judaica located in Tel Aviv, our silver collection strikes a perfect balance ...

What’s So Special About Silver in Judaica?

The Bible itself refers to silver as a top-tier material in both the Temple and day-to-day life. The most cherished Judaica heirlooms in most Jewish families are silver. Why is that?It’s a question...

How Big is that Kiddush Cup?

In order to make kiddush on Shabbat, Jewish Law requires a minimum volume of wine to make the ceremony substantial and “respectable.” Even if you only sip a bit (though generally, one is to drink e...

All You Need To Know About Mezuzah

Q:- I’m just learning about mitzvah Mezuzah. My question is if my wife bought a mezuzah what makes it kosher and what makes it Mehadrin? A: Yashar Koach, Ashreichem first of all for installing Mezu...

Benefits of Buying a Fancy Wine Fountain

Wine fountains are perfect for gathering the family around a beautiful shabbat or yom tov table for kiddush. with a proper kosher Kiddush wine, especially bought for Shabbat or one of the three Re...

Mah Nishtanah

The past couple of years have dramatically changed so many of our routines, our family lives, our businesses. Here's our list of Mah Nishtanah, based on the traditional Four Questions asked at the ...

How To Make Sure Your Silver Stays Clean and Pristine

All owners of silver Judaica and items face the same problem - silver items tend to blacken fast. But silver blackening is not a long-term issue. Silver blackens due to oxidation that occurs natura...

Functional and Elegant: Why You Should Use A Kiddush Wine Fountain

Wine fountains have a dual-use. They add a feel of aristocracy and beauty to a Shabbat meal and at the same time, they are functional for upkeeping high levels of hygiene.

Silver-plated or Pure Silver Silverware? How to Tell the Difference Between the Two

When looking to purchase quality silverware, it is important to know how to tell the difference between silver-plated to pure silver silverware in order to ensure that you receive the full value of...