Starting your life together as a married couple is such an exciting time, filled with beautiful new beginnings. Your engagement and the start of your marriage are the time when you’ll build so many key foundations for your life together, establishing meaningful rituals and traditions that will sustain you for years to come.
That includes building your Jewish home together – both figuratively, by figuring out what Judaism is going to look like in your married life, and literally, as you acquire Judaica objects to adorn your living space and enhance your Jewish life.
This week, we’re chatting with Jared Green, the Boulder, Colorado-based founder of Green Judaica, all about the essential must-haves for setting up a newlywed Jewish home filled with love, tradition, and connection to heritage – all without sacrificing on contemporary style, of course!
Handmade Judaica for a Meaningful Life
Green Judaica has thoughtfully curated a collection of high-quality, handmade Jewish ritual objects that epitomize Jewish tradition with a modern twist, combining our ancient heritage with contemporary innovation, technology, and design. Green Judaica’s items are both timeless and contemporary – making them the perfect pieces to invest in as you begin this new chapter of life. Here are seven must-have pieces of Judaica that will make a meaningful impact on your home and help establish traditions you can carry through the years.
Wedding Cup
We love that Green Judaica’s got a special wedding kiddush cup designed to use under the chuppah. Elegantly inscribed with “Ani L’dodi V’dodi Li” (I am my beloved, and my beloved is mine), this porcelain cup features a sleek, modern design and smooth finish. After the big day, keep using it as a kiddush cup for Shabbat and holidays – it’s the perfect memento of your wedding to bring out each Friday night.
Shabbat Candlesticks
Lighting Shabbat candles each week is one of the most cherished Jewish traditions of all, and Green Judaica’s elegant Shabbat are the way to welcome peace into your home every week. Their modern yet timeless styling is sure to make every Shabbat and holiday feel extra special.
Challah Tray
We can’t get enough of the sleek design of Green Judaica’s wooden challah tray. Beautifully handcrafted from solid hardwood, it makes a perfect centerpiece for your Shabbat table.
Honey Pot
It’s traditional to dip your challah in honey during the first year of marriage, so this timeless honey pot is the perfect addition to any Jewish newlywed home. Of course, it’s also perfect for Rosh Hashanah – the cup is elegantly inscribed with “שנה טובה ומתוקה” (a good and sweet new year) – or any time of year when you want to add a touch of sweetness to your table.
Kiddush Cup
A kiddush cup is a beautiful symbol of sanctification, marking the beginning of a sacred time as you usher in Shabbat and holidays – and Green Judaica’s elegant porcelain rendition is not only functional but also a work of art. The perfect combination of tradition and modern style, its sleek and modern adds a contemporary touch to your Shabbat table.
Mezuzah
The mezuzah is one of the most potent Jewish symbol, serving not only as spiritual protection for your home but also as a constant reminder of your faith and heritage. Green Judaica’s handcrafted porcelain mezuzah is a true work of art, bring both tradition and modern elegance to your doorpost.
Each Green Judaica mezuzah case can be ordered as is or with a kosher klaf (mezuzah scroll), handwritten by a trained sofer. Each klaf is triple checked and comes rolled and sealed directly from the sofer.
Challah Cover
Cover your challah in style each Shabbat with Green Judaica’s handwoven challah cover in white and blue cotton. Its elegant simplicity is the perfect way to bring a touch of serenity to your Shabbat and holiday table.
Whether you’re just starting your journey as a couple or are looking to add meaningful pieces to your collection Green Judaica offers the perfect items to grow with you as you continue to build your home together. These heirloom pieces will grow with you as you build your life together, each carrying its own story and adding to the richness of your shared traditions.
