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Its history: The ketubah initially came about in the first century C.E. as a marriage contract guaranteeing a woman financial and familial support from her husband. The document was unambiguously non-mutual and served to ensure that a woman be supported throughout her and her husband’s life, and after her husband’s passing. The ketubah would be signed…

The word “mezuzah” literally means “doorpost” in Hebrew. The mezuzah itself consists of the protective casing, or bayit/בית, and the sacred parchment inside, or claf/קלף. The parchment is a holy document, written by a scribe who concentrates on the spiritual meaning of each word. The text inscribed on the parchment is the first three paragraphs…

One of our favorite challah cookbooks! Challah refers to a portion of dough, separated from that used to make the family’s bread, and given as a gift to the Kohen (priest). His wife would then use the many gifts from the community to make her own bread to feed their family. In the absence of…

Two-toned heart menorah by Gary Rosenthal One of the oldest symbols of the Jewish faith is the menorah. The first menorah in the Temple of Jerusalem was a seven-branched candelabrum that was used, not to light the Temple, but to symbolize the Jewish mission to be “a light unto the nations” (Isaiah 42:6). This artifact…

David Broza joined us for an exclusive meet and greet, plus a solo mini performance on February 6, 2014 at Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery. “East Jerusalem/West Jerusalem” Israeli superstar David Broza has been considered one of the most dynamic performers in the singer/songwriter world, spanning four decades. As famous and acclaimed as he is as a…

Inspiring artwork created by Ein Hod artists after Carmel wildfires devastated their community. Exclusive Art Exhibition: May 2-10, 2013 at Kolbo Fine Judaica Gallery All the remaining unsold pieces in the exhibition continue to be available for purchase An extraordinary collection of works from diverse artists who work in the renowned Ein Hod Artist Colony in the…