Sep 17, 2013
Reading the Torah – a Holy Tradition among the People of the Book
Reading the Torah is among the holiest and most ancient practices among the Jewish People. Millions of Jews attend synagogues for the reading of the Torah each week, in both the Holy Land and all over the world.
Feb 22, 2015
Buying a Prayer Shawl for Your Quiet Time
Learn about the uses of a Prayer shawl, and view our selection at Jesusboat.com!
Feb 24, 2015
Shofars for Sale: Styles and Accessories
The sweet sound of the shofar! This ceremonial horn is blown to welcome the start of the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah ("New Year") and Yom Kippur ("Day of Atonement").
Mar 13, 2015
Gifts from the Jesus Boat to Celebrate Purim
Purim celebrates Jewish deliverance according to the Book of Esther. After the Kingdom of Judah was destroyed, the Jews were taken into the 70-year Babylonian captivity. When ancient Persia gained control, Haman, royal vizier to King Ahasuerus, planned to kill the Jews. His plans, however, were foiled by Esther and her uncle, Mordecai.
Mar 13, 2015
Be Strong and Courageous—How Joshua Used a Shofar
Steeped in tradition, the shofar is a ceremonial instrument crafted from a ram‘s horn. According to Jewish tradition the Jericho shofar is designed in the shape of the one Joshua used to bring down the walls of Jericho.
Mar 19, 2015
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The Best Place to Buy Passover Goods—JesusBoat
Passover—or Pesach—is the Jewish holiday of freedom, commemorating the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt as told in the Book of Exodus. The eight-day festival is celebrated in early spring from the 15th through the 22nd of the Hebrew month of Nissan.
Dec 01, 2015
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JesusBoat’s November 27th Black Friday Blowout
For millions of people, Black Friday means it’s time for some serious Christmas shopping. The Friday after Thanksgiving is one of—if not the—biggest shopping days of the year. The term “Black Friday” originated in the 1960s to mark the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. “Black” refers to stores moving from the “red” into the “black.” When records were kept by hand red ink symbolized a loss and black a profit.
Apr 16, 2016
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Absolute 10 Favorite Items from the Jesus Boat
There are many choices when it comes to buying a gift or keepsake from Israel. Here are our top ten favorite items from the Jesus Boat.
Nov 24, 2016
Rafael Jewelry: The Heart of Jerusalem
In the heart of Jerusalem lies a jeweler with Jerusalem in his heart. Rafael Saedia is 4th generation jeweler specializing in silver and gold jewelry, combined with various types of precious stones and Roman glass. Each item is handmade, ensuring best quality materials, craftsmanship, and finish.
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