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How to Buy Good Quality Church Furnishings
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There are various styles of church furnishings around and it is interesting to note that you can find these at good prices. At one time the styles of church furnishings were extremely simple. Nowadays all pieces of church furnishings, including pews, lecterns, pulpits, pews, kneelers, altars and so on can be found in all kinds Read more
How to Buy a Mezuzah
What is a Mezuzah?
The Mezuzah (Me-zu-zah' - accent on last syllable - plural Mezuzot ) is a small case containing a small hand written parchment scroll (called a klaf). The scroll contains the words of the "Shema Yisrael" prayer from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and Deuteronomy 11:13.
Shema Yisrael means "Hear O Israel." The first Read more
How to Buy a Kiddush Cup
Observant Jews say a blessing (Kiddush) over the wine that opens festive meals each Sabbath and on holidays. The Kiddush is also recited at the closing of the Sabbath in the Havdalah ceremony. This blessing may be said using any cup that holds at least a revi'it (about 76 ml) or according to other authorities, 150 ml. However, Read more
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