The Judaica Square Journal

How to Light the Chanukah Menorah: Steps, Brachos and the Two Fridays of 2026

Step by step menorah lighting, the brachos in Hebrew and English, and what changes on the two Fridays and Motzei Shabbos of Chanukah 2026.

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.

Shabbos Gift Ideas: Challah Boards, Candlesticks, Siddurim & More

Shabbos gift ideas with photos and prices: glass-top challah boards, candlesticks, kiddush and havdalah, Shabbos siddurim and benchers, and Shabbos lamps.

Jewish Housewarming Gift Ideas: What to Bring to a New Home

Jewish housewarming and chanukas habayis gift ideas with photos and prices: mezuzah cases, Shabbos lamps, a first Shabbos table, tzedakah boxes and bencher sets.

Chanukah Gifts for a Rebbi, Morah, Teacher or Host

A thoughtful, practical guide to choosing a Chanukah gift for a rebbi, morah, teacher, rav or host, without guessing at the person’s needs, minhag or taste.

Chanukah Gifts by Budget: Meaningful Ideas Under $25, $50, $100 & Up

Plan Chanukah gifts by budget without buying filler. Compare thoughtful, currently available ideas under $25, $25–$50, $50–$100 and $100+, with practical fit checks for children, families and group...

Chanukah Gifts for Everyone on Your List: Parents, Grandparents, Spouse & Teens

The best Chanukah gifts fit the person and the eight nights. Here are in-stock ideas sorted by who you're shopping for. Working from a spending limit? Use our Chanukah gifts by budget guide to comp...

Chanukah Gifts for Kids: Ideas for Every Age and Budget

Chanukah 2026 gift guideChanukah gifts for kids, by age. Eight nights give you eight chances to make a child feel part of Yom Tov. The gifts that work are the ones a child can use during Chanukah ...