The Judaica Square Journal

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

Choose a shofar for the person who will blow it, with the horn type and kashrus established before its appearance. A dramatic curve or large size is not enough to tell you whether a particular shof...

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 machz...

Starting Daf Yomi? The Complete Guide to Choosing Your Gemara

Choose a Gemara for Daf Yomi by language, layout, dimensions and daf range. Check single volumes against complete tractates and plan the next book.

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.

Shopping at Judaica Square: Find the Right Book, Gift and Lakewood Location

Turn a broad gift or seforim idea into a useful shopping request. Check editions, children’s interests, Lakewood locations and current order options.

Local Delivery and Pickup in Lakewood NJ: Rates and Hours

Judaica Square local delivery is $7 within 20 miles of our North and South stores in NJ, plus free store pickup. See hours and how it works.

Shavuos Gifts: Seforim, Host Gifts and Thoughtful Family Choices

Choose thoughtful Shavuos gifts for learners, hosts, children and teachers. Match the recipient’s needs and confirm editions, availability and timing.

Where to Buy Seforim in Lakewood NJ: Your Complete Guide

Find the right seforim edition in Lakewood. Check title, language and volume, confirm the intended store, and plan pickup or local delivery accurately.

Jewish Wedding Gift Guide: What the Couple Actually Wants

Jewish wedding gift ideas by category, with photos and prices: candelabras, challah board sets, kiddush and havdalah, gifts for the chosson and mezuzah cases.

Shabbos Essentials: Everything You Need for Your First Shabbos Table

You do not need to buy an entire coordinated collection to set a welcoming Shabbos table. Start with the items your household will use each week, check the practical details, and add decorative pie...