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How to Choose a Shofar: Ram's Horn vs. Yemenite, Sizes & Kashrus

How to choose a shofar for Rosh Hashanah — ram's horn vs. Yemenite (kudu), sizes, finish, and kashrus/hechsher — with picks from Judaica Square in Lakewood.

Which Machzor Should You Buy? A Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Nusach Guide

How to choose the right machzor for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur — by nusach (Ashkenaz, Sefard, or Sephardic/Edot HaMizrach), translation style, and size — with picks from Judaica Square's full mac...

Starting Daf Yomi? The Complete Guide to Choosing Your Gemara

Starting Daf Yomi? How to choose your Gemara by edition and size — and set yourself up to finish the cycle.

Hebrew Gemara Editions Compared: Oz Vehadar vs. Vilna vs. Mesoras HaShas

Oz Vehadar vs. Vilna vs. Mesoras HaShas — the leading Hebrew Gemara editions compared on clarity, meforshim and value.

ArtScroll Schottenstein Talmud Sizes Explained: Full-Size vs. Daf Yomi vs. Travel

Full-size vs. Daf Yomi vs. Travel Schottenstein Gemara — the differences, who each is for, and how to choose.

Schottenstein vs. Koren Talmud: Which Gemara Should You Buy?

ArtScroll Schottenstein vs. Koren Steinsaltz — translation style, page, sizes and price compared, so you choose the right English Gemara.

Jewish Wedding Gift Guide: What the Couple Actually Wants

Shopping for a Jewish wedding gift can feel overwhelming. What do the couple actually need? What is meaningful without being generic? Whether you are attending a close friend's chasuna or buying fo...

Shabbos Essentials: Everything You Need for Your First Shabbos Table

Setting up your Shabbos table for the first time? Whether you are a newlywed, a baalas teshuva, or simply upgrading your Shabbos experience, having the right items makes all the difference. Here is...

5 Kiddush Cups Every Shabbos Table Deserves

5 Kiddush Cups Every Shabbos Table Deserves There's something about a beautiful kiddush cup that sets the tone for the entire Shabbos meal. It's the first thing you reach for after coming home fro...

How to Choose Your First Tallis: A Complete Buying Guide

How to Choose Your First Tallis: A Complete Buying Guide Buying your first tallis is one of those milestones that stays with you. Whether you're a bar mitzvah boy picking out your very first one, ...