The Judaica Square Journal

Chanukah Candles or Olive Oil? An 8-Night Buying Guide

Choosing between Chanukah candles and olive oil is easier when you separate count, fit and burn time. This practical guide explains the 44-light total, compares pre-filled cups, pods and refillable...

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 Books for Kids: A Parent’s Age-by-Age Guide

Looking for a Chanukah book a child will actually enjoy? Use this practical age-by-age guide to compare board books, interactive read-alouds, stories, activity books and Yiddish choices.

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.

What to Bring to a Sukkos Meal: Host Gift Ideas That Make Sense

A practical guide to choosing a Sukkos hostess gift that travels well, suits the host, and does not create extra work during a busy Yom Tov.

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.

What Is a Good Jewish Baby Gift? Bris, Naming & First Visit Ideas

A practical guide to choosing a thoughtful Jewish baby gift for a bris, baby naming, kiddush, or first visit—with ideas for the baby now, the child later, and the parents.

How to Choose a Challah Board: Size, Material & Sets

Compare challah board sizes, materials, cutting surfaces, knives, covers, care, and gift options before choosing one for your Shabbos table.

Simchas Torah With Kids: Hakafos, Flags & a Calmer Night

A practical, frum-aware guide to preparing children for Simchas Torah—from explaining hakafos and choosing flags to clothing, supervision, and a calmer shul experience.

Sukkos Books for Kids: A Parent’s Age-by-Age Guide

A practical age-by-age guide to choosing Sukkos books and activities for toddlers, preschoolers, early readers, older children, and mixed-age families.

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.