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Create the Jewish Wedding Gift List of Your Dreams with Contemporary Judaica

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Modern Kiddush Cup and Plate in Silver by Nadav Art |Photo by Stuart Wood Photography from Bringing the Hamptons to the UK: Jewish Wedding Inspo on Osea Island

It’s no secret that Contemporary Judaica is my very favourite source for stylish, modern Judaica in the UK. I’m obsessed with their gorgeous holiday popups in London’s picturesque Hampstead Village, and whenever I need a new piece for a holiday, a Jewish gift, or a gorgeous piece of Jewish jewelry, they’re always my go-to. But did you know that they also offer a fantastic wedding gift list service, easy to share with family and friends and complete with international shipping?

Aquila Shabbat Candlesticks by Lou Henry for Nambé

Why a Jewish Wedding Gift List?

Whether or not you want it, you’re going to have some guests who want to buy you Judaica – so you might as well make it easy for them to purchase pieces you’re guaranteed to love by setting up a Judaica gift list alongside your main registry.

Ceramic White Mezuzah with Gold Shin by Yahalomis

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Get Ready for London’s Dreamiest Hanukkah Pop-up

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This is a guest post by Danya Kay, founder of Contemporary Judaica – my very favourite source for stylish, modern Judaica in the UK. 

This year has whizzed by, and the recent cold spell has ensured the winter festivities of spreading joy and light feel more real now, and on top of that, because Hanukkah is so much later this year, the build-up is even more exciting.

Find Jonathan Adler at Contemporary Judaica 

It’s a cosy feeling of colour, family and smells of fried latkes, but also, we can’t help but think of those unable to enjoy it with us—we can’t forget and for that reason the importance of spreading even more joy and light at this time, is more significant than ever.

Find Chewdaica at Contemporary Judaica 

At Contemporary Judaica, we’re thrilled to do our part by reopening the doors of our Hanukkah pop-up this December 10—15 in the charming village of Hampstead. Nestled between Roni’s Bakery and Ottolenghi, and just moments from Hampstead Heath, our pop-up shop will once again showcase an exquisite selection of Judaica from talented artists around the globe.

Arch Chanukiah by Steven Bronstein

A Celebration of Style and Tradition

Our pop-up shop offers a unique opportunity to browse our curated collection of functional yet beautiful Judaica designed to be cherished all year round—not just during the holidays—featuring designers like Jonathan Adler, Michael Aram, Tchotchke, L’Objet, and more. 

Chai Necklace in Silver by Shlomit Ofir

This is our third year of popping up in Hampstead—times have changed and, from a personal standpoint, the way artists, customers, friends, and acquaintances have rallied together to stand up, support one another and connect with their Judaism more deeply than ever is the most wonderful and positive feeling to be had in 15 years of running Contemporary Judaica.

Rova Chanukiah by L’Objet

It feels more like being part of an extended family—making connections and spreading joy through the process of selecting beautiful Judaica and seeing the Jewish joy it brings.  Whether you’re treating yourself, selecting a meaningful gift for a loved one, or honoring a significant milestone—like choosing a tallit for your child or transforming a smashed chuppah glass into a treasured keepsake—each piece tells a story of joy and connection.

Heart Dreidal by Michael Aram

The unique experience of the pop-ups to date has been special–friends randomly meeting, people popping by and stories told.  Come and see for yourself!

‘Ripples’ Marbles Concrete Chanukiah by Logifaces

If you’re thinking of creating a bespoke online Judaica Wedding List [note from Karen: I highly recommend doing this to ensure the Judaica gifts you receive match your taste and style!], this is a great opportunity to pick your favourite pieces out in person!

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Set Up the Jewish Wedding Gift List of Your Dreams with Contemporary Judaica

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Raw Silk Hand Woven Small Tallit by Yair Emanuel and Modern Kiddush Cup and Plate in Silver by Nadav Art |Photo by Stuart Wood Photography from Bringing the Hamptons to the UK: Jewish Wedding Inspo on Osea Island

It’s no secret that Contemporary Judaica is my very favourite source for stylish, modern Judaica in the UK. But did you know that they also offer a fantastic wedding gift list service (complete with international shipping)?

Trace Chanukiah in Clay by Via Maris

Easy to set up and manage online, with a Contemporary Judaica gift list you’ll have an unrivaled choice of gifts from over 50 Judaica artists worldwide, not to mention full flexibility and exceptional service.

Acrylic Solid Challah Board and Magnetic Matching Knife

Offering kiddush cups, shabbat candlesticks, challah boards, mezuzahs, havdalah sets, seder plates, smash glasses for under the chuppah that can be turned into keepsake art, and so much more, a Contemporary Judaica gift list is the perfect way to ensure you receive Judaica gifts you know you’ll love, the kind that will enhance the Jewish home you’re building together for a lifetime.Continue ReadingContinue Reading

Elegant Museum Jewish Wedding Inspo at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, UK

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Here at Team STG, we love a museum wedding (even our founder Karen had one!). And when it comes to Jewish weddings, museum venues don’t get much better than Oxford’s Ashmolean. The Ashmolean Museum, set in the heart of Oxford – the city of dreaming spires – is a magnificent venue for Jewish weddings. The neo-classical architecture, iconic entrance, grand sweeping staircases and opulent galleries offer a wonderful range of stunning and romantic spaces, each offering its own unique backdrop for your special day.

And we’re obsessed with this stunning styled shoot the Ashmolean events team put together showcasing their Jewish wedding prowess – featuring amazing Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendors Rachel Flax Events, Liv and Luc, and Contemporary Judaica (all of which happen to be run by fabulous Jewish women!).

Dating back to 1683, the Ashmolean is the oldest public museum in the world. Displaying half a million years of art and history, all of the museum’s galleries are licensed for daytime and evening ceremonies. Opt for an intimate celebration during the day, or wait until the museum’s magnificent tall blue doors close to daytime visitors, when the Ashmolean can be exclusively yours for an impressive evening reception complete with dinner and dancing.

Since the Ashmolean joined the STG community last year, we’ve been so impressed by their commitment to hosting stunning, unique Jewish weddings.

In the words of Wendy Ball, Head of Events at The Ashmolean, “From our initial conversations with Emily (client relations at STG), we knew we’d found a perfect fit! STG are renowned for helping couples create ‘Your Jewish (or Jew-ish) Wedding, Your Way’ and we are a world-class museum, that values the art of telling human stories across cultures and across time. Adding to this an experienced, diverse and passionate team of event professionals who take time to really listen to couples, getting to know their stories and wishes, we have helped create many memorable and unique celebrations.”

Whether an intimate ceremony with loved ones, an Oxford city elopement, or a luxury wedding reception, the Ashmolean’s spaces, inside and out, provide a stunning and romantic backdrop for a wedding.

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Luxe Winter Jewish Wedding Inspo at the Four Seasons Hampshire, UK

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You know what doesn’t get enough love? Winter weddings, that’s what. Sure, you don’t get the long daylight hours, and you might find your selection of flowers a tad more limited. But there’s something just so magical and cozy about holding your Jewish (or Jew-ish) wedding in this under appreciated season.

That’s why we’re so delighted that master wedding planner and Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Michelle Jacobs of Elegante by Michelle J decided to spearhead a gorgeous Jewish wedding-themed shoot that’s basically an ode to the winter wedding. 

Set at #STGvendor Four Seasons Hampshire, a gorgeous luxe countryside venue that’s not far from London but feels a world away, the shoot brought together a fantastic team of wedding professionals, including some other beloved #STGvendors like stationer Bigday Designs, makeup artist Philippa Louise, bridal boutique Mirror Mirror London, and Judaica purveyor Contemporary Judaica!

Being a classic country venue, Four Seasons Hampshire‘s obviously got beautiful gardens and grounds (how magnificent is the Walled Garden?!) – and Paulo Santo Photography took full advantage of that fact in capturing some sublime couples’ shots like the one above.  

But Michelle and her team really wanted to showcase the venue’s incredible indoor event spaces – and just how memorably they can be dressed up for a totally unique Jewish wedding. (If you want to see what Four Seasons Hampshire looks like for a summer wedding, check out the incredible Jewish wedding of Jessica and Philip that we featured a couple years back!)

Featuring jewel tones and luxe textures, this shoot is 100% pure winter magnificence. 

And as if we couldn’t love this shoot any more, Michelle even worked in one of our very own smash glass pouches – doesn’t get much better than that!

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