The Judaica Square Journal

Shabbos Lamp Buying Guide: How a Shabbat Lamp Works and What to Look For

How a Shabbos lamp works, what to compare before you buy, and the lamps we carry, with EZglow as our featured pick.

Stone Edition Tanach: Full, Pocket and English Only Compared

How the full size, pocket set and English only editions of the ArtScroll Stone Edition Tanach compare.

ArtScroll vs Koren: Siddur and Tanakh Compared

A fair, factual comparison of ArtScroll and Koren siddurim and Tanakhs, with sources and the editions we carry.

Kitzur Shulchan Aruch Editions: Which One to Buy

How the Kleinman, Kitzur Yomi, Metsudah and Hebrew only editions of the Kitzur Shulchan Aruch differ, and who each one suits.

Tefillin Basics: How to Choose Your First Pair

A plain guide to the parts of tefillin, the choices you make when buying a first pair, and how to look after them.

How to Choose a Dreidel: Playing, Gifts, Materials & Hebrew Letters

Choosing a dreidel for a family game, child, host gift or Judaica shelf? Compare materials, sizes, Hebrew letters, stands and sets before you buy.

Chanukah Menorah Buying Guide 2026: Our Picks by Style and Budget

A practical, frum-aware guide to choosing a Chanukah menorah by oil or candles, safe footprint, included supplies, household setup and real product measurements.

Buying a Mezuzah: Kosher Scrolls, Case Sizes & Questions to Ask

Choose a mezuzah with confidence: understand the scroll and case, ask about reliable sourcing, confirm the fit, and plan the right questions for your rav or sofer.

How to Choose a Challah Cover: Size, Material & Protection

A practical guide to choosing the right challah cover for your table—plus how to tell a regular cover from a Hafrashas Challah bowl cover or a clear protector.

How Many Kippot Do You Need for a Wedding or Bar Mitzvah?

A practical simcha-planning guide to calculating your kippah quantity, choosing material and color, checking a sample, approving personalization, and distributing the order smoothly.

How to Choose a Tallis & Tefillin Bag: Size, Material & Personalization

A practical guide to choosing a tallis and tefillin bag set that actually fits: understand each piece, measure correctly, compare materials, personalize carefully, and plan for daily use or travel.

How to Choose a Havdalah Set: Cup, Candle & Besamim

Choose a Havdalah set by cup, candle, besamim holder, materials, size, storage, durability, and gift use—so it feels beautiful and practical every Motzaei Shabbos.