Living 
		Jewish? You need Judaica!
		What does Living Jewish mean? There are 
		dramatically different ideas about how a Jewish life may be lived.  
		Orthodox Judaism adheres to the traditions of yore, the Conservative 
		movement believes that 
		some 
		laws may be changed with time, and the 
		Reform leave it up to the individual to choose the traditions they wish 
		to follow. There are a variety of practices between Judaisms branches, 
		and a myriad of traditions, customs, and quirky modes of observances. 
		
		
		But regardless of the denomination or 
		stream of Judaism, all embrace tradition to some degree, as well as 
		traditional holidays, customs, and rituals.
		
		Judaica stores and outlets provide the 
		artifact for observing or participating in the traditions and rituals.
		
		Living Jewish? You need Judaica!
		Judaica stores and outlets carry a myriad of items that are necessary or 
		somehow relate to everyday Jewish Living.  From prayer books, to 
		prayer shawls, to Shabbat Kiddush accessories.
		
		Below is a limited list of items that can be bought at a Judaica store.
		
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			Mezuzah: (Lit. doorpost)  A case affixed to the 
			doorposts of Jewish homes, containing a parchment with passages of 
			SHEMA (a prayer) written on it.  
 (Note: Your door needs a Mezuzah set, the CASE and the Scroll)
 
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			Tephillin/Tefillin: Phylacteries. Leather pouches containing 
			parchments with passages of the SHEMA, used to fulfill the directive 
			to bind the commandments to our hands and between our eyes. 
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			Talit and 
			Tzitzit: Large and small prayer shawls 
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			Chanukiyah (Chanukah Menorah): The nine-branched Chanukah 
			menorah, different from the seven-branched candelabras often found 
			in synagogues and temples. 
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			Shabbat Candle sticks: 
			At least two candles are lit by the women of the households, 
			representing the dual commandments to remember and to keep 
			the Sabbath. As part of the ritual, women wave their hands over the 
			candles, welcoming in the Sabbath. 
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			Kiddush Cups: Friday 
			night and Shabbat day meals begin with the Kiddush (the 
			sanctification of the day).  The Kiddush  is recited while 
			holding a cup of wine or other grape juice. 
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			Passover Seder Plates and Haggadahs: The plate displays the 
			symbols relating to the exodus of the Jews from enslavement by the 
			Egyptians to freedom. The haggadah is the book recited during the 
			Passover Seder. 
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			Much More. 
		Practical Advice - Questions You Want Answered -
		And A Few Words of Caution
		There are expert scribes who specialized in creating 
		Tefillin, Mezuzot, and other Jewish Ritual artifacts.  There are 
		also rules and requirements, whether in size, type of material used 
		(parchment for mezuzot and tefillin, wool for the talit and tefillin 
		fringes, etc.)
		
		Be sure to purchase for well established vendors, and be sure to verify 
		the autenticity and "kosher" status of the objects offered for sale.