The Judaica Square Journal

How to Choose a Tehillim: Language, Size & Binding

Choose a Tehillim by Hebrew, English or interlinear format, page size, print, binding, commentary, and gift use—so the sefer fits the person who will actually use it.

How to Choose a Yarmulke: Size, Fit, Material & Style

A practical guide to choosing a yarmulke or kippah by size, shape, material, fit, and occasion.

How to Buy Tzitzis: Cotton vs. Wool, Sizing, Styles & Minhag

A practical shopping guide to choosing tzitzis by wearer, material, size, neck style, strings, and minhag.

10 Meaningful Bar Mitzvah Gift Ideas He'll Actually Use

Finding the right bar mitzvah gift isn't always easy. You want something meaningful, something that connects to Yiddishkeit and this milestone, but you also want it to be something the bar mitzvah ...

How to Choose Your First Tallis: A Complete Buying Guide

A first tallis should suit the person who will wear it: their family’s practice, the way they like it to sit, and the strings and tying they require. Start with those decisions before choosing stri...