Jewish Jewelry
Jewish Jewelry questions and answers
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Q: Any ideas for Jewish Jewelry website?
I'm looking nice Bat Mitzvah gift, i think a Jewish jewelry can be nice gift. What do you think?
A: Try this link http://www.canaan-online.com/groups/jewishjewelry
Q: Where can I find Jewish jewelry in NYC?
I am looking to purchase a new necklace and want something that is unique. Any suggestions in Brooklyn would be ideal, but I'll gladly go to any of the other boroughs. Thanks!
A: Search for Judaica jewelry in NYC and you'll find many stores such as:
http://www.manhattanjudaica.com/
http://www.seekaonline.com/
http://www.1800eichlers.com/
many links to jewish jewelry stores within this page: http://www.decidio.com/local-businesses/v-48-jewelry%20stores/new+york/Brooklyn/judaica-worldwide-inc-26767.html
And, if you are open to ordering online, you can find numerous sites of unique jewish and Israeli jewelry.
Good luck!
Sarit.
Sarit Designs - Unique handcrafted jewelry from Israel
http://sarit-jewelry.com
Q: I'm looking for a good online jewish jewelry store with really unusual jewish jewelry.?
I'm not finding anything that really stands out to me online. I'm looking for Jewish jewelry that has a mystical, standout quality.
Iman
A: Try here. They say they have 371 items of jewelry, and many are what I'd call "mystical"....
http://www.jewishsource.com/search.asp?SKW=12JEW&CAT=Jewelry
Q: Is it ok for jewish people to wear jewelry?
just out of curiosity
A: There is nothing wrong with jewelry, whether earrings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.
The process of Jewish marriage is the man gives the woman a ring, saying, "Be sanctified to me with this ring in accordance with the law of Moses and Israel." (in hebrew). By accepting the ring, she is accepting the marriage. This is called Kiddushin.
With men wearing jewelry, however, In most Orthodox circles, men do not wear jewelry, because jewelry is seen as something women wear, and men are forbidden to dress as a woman does.
Q: Is the name Jewelry related the Jewish religion?
A: No. "Jewelry" is derived from the Anglo-Frence Juel, jeual, and from Old French jouel, from Mdeival Latin jocale from Latin jocus, a passtime or sport.
"Jew" is derived from the Latin "Judaeum," from Greek "Ioudaios," from Aramaic "yehudhia" which reflects the name "Judah."
Q: Is jewelry really named after Jewish people?
I work in a Jewelry store and this is what my manager told me....
A: Yes, I have one called "mDp"
Q: Is it only just jewish tradition or are christians not supposed to wear religious jewelry or have tattoos?
I know that in the jewish faith to wear symbols of their faith or have religious tattos of the nature but does that extend to the Christian faith as well? You know, the body is a temple for your soul and is not rightly yours.
A: It is Jewish tradition to follow the 613 commandments (mitzvot) mentioned in our Bible. One of these is the proscription against tatoos. Christians are not held to observing these 613 mitzvot -- only Jews. I believe that the reason tatoos are banned is because the idol-worshippers used to tatoo themselves. As for religious jewelry, I don't believe there is a ban against that in Judaism. It depends on what the item would be. Jews do not believe jewelry has a holiness attached to it, such as a crucifix would be to a Christian.
Q: Is the word 'jewelry' really derived from the name Jewish?
A friend told me so, and says that their notorious bad looks comes from generations of inbreeding from their race nearly being wiped off the earth during the Holocaust, and how they don't like to mix with other races.
A: 1. The word jewellery is derived from the word jewel, which was anglicised from the Old French "jouel" in around the 13th century.Further tracing leads back to the Latin word "jocale", meaning plaything.
2. And as far as the part about inbreeding goes, I have no idea. There are tons of people on the internet that seem to agree with your little bigot of a friend there, but really that means nothing. A credible source is what matters.
Q: Why do jews wear evil eye jewelry?
I am blessed to work in a very religiously and culturally diverse area. I've noticed that a lot of people who follow the Jewish faith wear little blue glass beads with eyes painted on them. I asked someone what they were once and was told they are 'evil eyes'. Does anyone know what exactly they are for? Is there any religious connection or is it just a superstitious thing? Thank for your time.
A: It's not an evil eye - it's the opposite. It's not actually a Jewish religious item; it's a traditional folk jewelry, Sephardic in origin, to "ward off the evil eye." They're usually shaped like a hand (called a hamsa, or chamsa), or sometimes like a fish. I haven't seen the eye-only variation you describe, it could be something that started locally in your own community. It could also have some original basis in Kabbalah, where much of the astrological and mystical aspects of Judaism generally spring from.
Anyhow, religiously they have no purpose - it's pretty much the same as carrying a rabbit's foot or a four-leaf clover. Some people may believe it brings them good luck (or keeps away bad luck, anyhow), and others probably just think they're cool. Most Jews - at least religious Ashkenazi ones - don't wear them.
Q: how jewish do their personal care?
i would like information about how jewish people have a bath or shower do they have ceremony about this? or are they allowed to be given a bath by someone else like a carer giving a bath to an old jewish lady. or do they wear any jewelries or make up? any restrictions with clothing? any information about their grooming.
A: We do our grooming the same as everyone else. Some bath, some shower etc- we all use soap! LOL
In terms of walkign around during the day- once a again- people are people. Some wear jewelry and makeup, some don't- its an individuals choice.
When it comes to clothing- though, we do have some rules. The rule is modest dress- the exact parameters of which vary between the different Orthodox sects (the non-Orthodox sects generally do not have rules for modest dress).
For men- Smart casual for day to day wear, unless you are playing sport or going to beach in which case yu wear the appropriate attire (though no speedos etc- wear baggy costumes and generally T-Shirt as well.) A head covering of some description- it varies betweent he Orthodox groups.
For women- Skirts to the ankles, no plunging necklines - sleeves either to just below the elbow or to the wrist (varies by sect) and hair covered (type of covering varies by sect)
Q: In New York there is a place where people shop for clothing but is all Jewish?
stores run by the Jewish people like we have a India section in Jersey City you see allot of stores own by Indian people restuarants their clothing stores just for Indians people but i heard about this place that is all Jewish selling clothing jewelry
in New YORK anybody knows where this place is in is it true you could find good things at a good price I HAVE BEING HEARING THIS SINCE IN HIGH SCHOOL i have been wondering ever since where is located in New York please help me find this place and tell me your experience in this place
A: Try Boro Park in Brooklyn. That's 13th Ave from 38th street to 52nd street
Remember, All the stores are closed on Saturday!
Q: what kind of clothes did Jewish wemon wear?
what kind of clothes did wemon and girls wear?? Did they wear jewelry or tattoos of some kind?? did they wear scarves on their head?help......please! my project is due sooooon!!!
thanx guys you helped a lot im gonna get an A!!
A: No problem! See below, especially sections 2.2 and 2.3
[edit] Oh, forgot one thing: tattoos are strictly forbidden.
Q: What do you think of mixing religious symbols in Jewelry?
Why do people wear the star of david with a cross in it?
It has nothing to do with Christianity.
Why must there be those who want to combine Jewish symbols with non-Jewish symbols of other non-Jewish beliefs?
Do you find it offensive to see these necklaces or charms?
What's your view.
Should people wear them?
What does it make you think when someone wears it?
Do you think it's misleading?
A: I might be wrong, but don't Messianic Jews believe that Jesus is The Christ.
Jewelry is art, not a label. Art is in the eye of the creator, and beholder. People are full of themselves if they think that others should label themselves by what they wear.
Are you going to shun a person, or are you going to inflict a penalty or punishment on them. What does it matter to you, or anyone what the person is wearing.
Are you going to ask someone for spiritual advise because you are Christian, and someone is wearing a cross? Are you going to ask someone for medical advise, and take it, because they are wearing a caduceus pin? Are you going to ask someone the history of Ireland and believe them, because they are wearing a shirt that says kiss me I'm Irish?
Besides, just because you don't agree that someones beliefs fit into what you think a religion is, does not mean that they don't consider themselves that religion.
Q: What kind of shoes should I wear with a navy blue tealength dress?
I've got a dress for a Jewish morning wedding. It's dark blue, tealength (just below the knees) and has a halter neckline. I'll be wearing silver jewelry. I'm a medium tan, and I'm not sure what kind of shoes would go with it. My cousin suggested silver open toed shoes, but I'm not big on the silver. Any help would be great.
A: well since your doing navy blue and silver id go with red maybe or, navy blue and silver
Q: Jewish Store in Arizona...?
Where can I find a Jewish store in Arizona, particularly Phoenix, that sells jewelry?
A: Jewish Quarter
10701 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale AZ
Scottsdale Judaica World
10215 No. Scottsdale Rd.
Scottsdale AZ