Judaica Store Blog

Great gifts for any occasion are new kippas. These days, there are tons of different designs and styles of kippas that can reflect the wearer’s tastes and hobbies. If you have a young child who is fussy about wearing kippas, a customizable or hand-painted kippa could be a great solution to the problem. By letting them wear kippas that they can choose, they can feel extra-proud about wearing a kippa design that is more personal to them. Whether your son loves cartoons, Sci-Fi films, sports, or super heros, there is sure to be a design that reflects the wearers own style. Here are a few hand-painted kippa designs that kids are sure to love:

Woohoo! Pesach is almost here! I can almost smell the Haroset and Matzo Ball soup now. If you to stock up on supplies for the festivities, but are too busy to make your way out to the neighborhood judaica store, don’t worry—Eichlers.com has a Passover store with everything you need to make your Pesach one to remember.

When I say they have everything you need, I really mean everything. It’s incredible. Whether you need a couple matzoh covers, a Passover haggadah, some seder plates or books for the kids, Eichler’s has you taken care of.

There’s nothing I love more than avoid those holiday rushes at the store, so Eichler’s Passover store is dream. I was even able to find some great Passover toys to give the kids at my Seder dinner, which is something the adults will appreciate.  Be sure to check out the Super-sale items as well.

I ended up getting a gorgeous glass/pewter Matza box and a glass/pewter Matza tray for $19.99 each! You can’t beat that kind of quality and those prices.

So don’t miss out on this fantastic sale!

For Seforim look no further than your neighborhood Judaica store, Eichler’s. We have just received some new seforim that make great Passover seder gifts. The entire family will appreciate a new book upon their shelves. Jewish books are a great present to give and receive any time of the year, but especially during a season of travel.

When family comes together, sometimes after long absences, there are few things better than a book to give. The emotion that the book conjures is long after associated with the giver. This upcoming Pesach is the time to be with family and share good food, good learning and good times. Why not commemorate it all with a small gift?

There are even books for the children, including bed time stories and favorites like Say It With Zest and Mitzvos We Can Do. And Eichler’s also has adult books that you read left to right, so don’t worry if your Hebrew is sub-par, because we have something for everyone.

You don’t have to stop there – if you want to bring other gifts to your family this Passover seder, you can browse our Kippas, Challah cover, seder plates and many other gifts and accessories for the Jewish lifestyle.

If you’re looking for Mezuza then your favorite Judaica store has all of the latest options: plastic Lucite, glass, sand blasted silver, and more. Mezuza are important to Jews because they fulfill the mitzvah of Shema, which is to inscribe the words of the Testament to your house.

The scroll that is placed inside most Mezuza is not just any old Hebrew written down! It is written by a trained scribe called a “sofer stam” who has undergone years of training. He uses a quill pen and indelible black ink to write the Shema Yisrael from Deuteronomy.

The mezuzah should be placed on the right side of the doorway within three inches of the opening. During the middle ages, many rabbis contended with each other as to whether the mezuza was to be placed horizontally or vertically. To compromise, most Jews tilt the mezuzah so that it leans towards the room, inviting the Lord to enter within.

So before Passover seder this year, you may want to stock up on your mezuzah and the other requisites – Yarmulka, family haggadah, seder plates and anything else you might need to make this season’s seder go off without a hitch. You can find it all at Eichler’s, your favorite Judaica store.

For Passover seder this year, it might be nice to have an afikomen bag. When I was a kid, we never had a bag for the afikomen and by the end of the night there were motza crumbs all over the house – my mother was furious! But Eichler’s is the largest Judaica store on the internet, and has everything for the Passover seder, so why does it surprise you that they even have afikomen bags?

This judaica store has all kinds of afikomen bags for your Passover seder! From detailed menorahs to embroidered pictures of Jerusalem on afikomen bags, they will help you to celebrate hiding the afikomen and will keep the practice sacred. We also have velvet bags if you really want to add some luxury to your Passover seder and if you’re looking for something more simple, we also have terylene bags too.

There are raw silk applique’d matzah covers with all kinds of beautiful designs – pomegranates, fish, lilies. Our hand embroidered motza covers are beautiful and preserve the motza as well as they preserve tradition!

So for this time of the year, a time of new beginnings, when baby lambs come to eat verdant spring grass, begin your Passover seder anew with a traditional afikomen cover. It will really add a special something to your Passover seder.

If you’re looking for a great gift this spring, or are looking to add to your collection, Eichler’s has some beautiful hand-painted Seder plates that are sure to brighten your upcoming Passover Seder.
The stunning Foldable Seder Plates painted by artist Yair Emanuel, are a perfect Passover gift for the art-lover. The Seder plates are hand-painted and lacquered with several layers, so they are safe for eating your Maror, Chazeret, Charoset, Karpas, Z’roa, and Beitzah! The lively, colorful design gives the plates a one-of-a-kind feel and its ability to fold into a neat box makes it easy for storage.

Another great design is the Exodus from Egypt Seder Plate and Six Small Bowls, also painted by the talented Yair Emanuel. These wooden, hand-painted plates and bowls feature an intricate painting of The Exodus from Egypt that is bursting with color and also have that one-of-kind look to them that anyone would be proud to display.

If you like the design of the Exodus from Egypt Seder Plates, but prefer glass plates, The Seven Species Glass Seder Plate may be exactly what you’re looking for. These sturdy, hand-painted plates and bowls are sure to be a crowd pleaser and conversation piece at your next Passover dinner.

I think my favorite Passover seder was when I was twelve years old. That year we had it at our house for the first time in a long time. We usually went to Uncle Yosef’s or our Grandparent’s house. Aunt Sandy came from Washington and Uncle Arny came from Miami. You’d think that with so much family from out of town things would run smoothly, but that year things were a bit meshuggeneh.

Aunt Sandy was a bit odd; she had a dog that she brought with her from home and it was a little yapper. I tried to play with the mop and he would growl and try to bite me, but as soon as Aunt Sandy called his name, he’d run into her lap and purr. Plus, she insisted on holding the dog on her lap at table, which no one was too happy about.

While everyone was getting ready for dinner, my mother was fixing the seder plate, Uncle Arny was distributing the Passover haggadah, and my father was hiding the afikoman. Now, the thing you should know about Aunt Sandy is that she has a giant wig, and my father, who was always one for games and tricks, somehow managed, without her knowing, to hide the motzah in her hair! It was so high and hidden with layers upon layer that none of the kids could see, and my father didn’t tell a soul. So after passover seder all the children scoured the house, and couldn’t find the afikoman. Finally, my father gave me a hint and pointed at Aunt Sandy. I ran behind her, and caught a glimpse of the motzah, and when I pulled it from her hair, she fainted right to the floor!

Well, she was alright, and everyone had a good laugh, except for her little dog. And after she regained her senses, even she thought it was kind of funny.

If you’re thinking about your favorite people this Purim, you should buy them a gift basket for mishloach manot and spread the love! There’s nothing nicer than coming home to see a beautiful Purim basket sitting on your kitchen counter. Purim was my favorite holiday when I was a tyke, and it wasn’t just because of the candy. Purim reminds you of who your friends are and it can help you make new friends too! In fact, I met one of my best friends at school when I gave him misloach manot. Giving is a way for us to remember that all Jews are entitled to some tasty food and drink on this holy day.

In these baskets, gourmet goodies are presented with lots of flair, and tons of taste. Wafers and chocolates, hamentashen and wine, flowers and candy all remind us that spring isn’t so far away, and that when it comes you’ll have plenty of friends and family to celebrate with in the warm weather.

You don’t have to splurge, but you can if you want. Eichlers.com has a wide variety of Purim baskets available in all styles and sizes. So go ahead and give on this day of feasting and gladness – besides, it’s a mitzvah!