Israeli Jewelry

When a Jewish person is getting married they will most commonly recite the Seven Blessings or in Hebrew the Sheva Brachot.  A Jewish wedding includes being together in God (betrothal) and making sure that the two are legally bonded in marriage.  In the past both the betrothal and the marriage were separated by a time period of thirty to thirty-one days but now for the most part both are done at the same time in the wedding

The Jewish marriage ceremony takes place under a tent for the couple and is called the Chuppah.  The Chuppah symbolizes the home that the couple will have together.  The ceremony takes place with the husband to be and wife to be standing with their parents.   The Rabbi is traditionally the one to do the ceremony.

Sheva Brachot in Jewish Tradition

The Sheva Brachot are recognized as being prayers that are used in a wedding.  In Judaism a wedding is a sacred union between two individuals as one couple to the people in attendance at the wedding.  The marriage ceremony for the Jewish couple is very important and has a lot of history to why it is done the way it is done.  The wedding has a lot of symbolic importance and traditions that show that the couple is now one unit in body and religiously speaking, as well as signing the Ketubah.

In the past the Seven Blessings were said in the husband’s home and also at the home of where the wife was the night before she got married.  Some Jewish cultures still do these practices while most do not at this time.  Most Jewish sects say the Seven Blessings at the end of the wedding ceremony.  These prayers signify the union of love between the two and union of love between the couple and God. During the wedding the couple will complete a document called the Ketuba which signifies the legal aspect of the couple being united.

Shava Brachot at the Ceremony

The couple says a prayer over wine and the couple share the same cup.  Next the husband to be has the ring out and says that he and his wife to be are connected and are now one couple.  After the first cup of wine another glass of wine is set up and the Seven Blessings are said. Most often the Rabbi who does the ceremony will say these prayers but sometimes a person will be invited up to do these blessings.   The prayers are done if there are ten or more guys present to do them.  These prayers are often times said in both English and Hebrew for the wedding ceremony.

The Seven Blessings come from the Bible, and other Jewish sayings, and thoughts.  No one is quite sure who put the blessings together.  The Seven Blessings date back to the time of the Talmud but were thought to be around long before the Talmud was written.

Sehva Bravhot by HaAri Jewelry

This stunning ring is designed by Israeli Jewelry design studio – HaAri Jewelry. It is a wide spinner ring, available in silver or gold, composed of  thinner bands. Each band is hand engraved with one of the Seven Blessings. The ring is set with delicate diamonds and a golden Star of David. To find out more details go to Canaan-Online that offers an extraordinary collection of Jewish rings.

In the last decades Jewish jewelry accessories have become a popular way of expressing faith and collective identity as well as personal style. With such high demand across the world, Israeli jewelry designers have made a great contribution to the growing number and variety of unique Jewish jewelry pieces on the international market.

Meet Emunah – a leading Israeli jewelry studio that specializes in Jewish and Kabbalah jewelry. In Hebrew, Emunah literally means faith. Based in Israel, the Emunah brand has gained a worldwide reputation for producing distinctive jewelry pieces that draw on Jewish motifs and heritage. The craftsmen of Emunah Jewelry generate their works in a studio located in Moshav Shoeva, near Jerusalem. Emunah’s unique pieces include silver pendants, bracelets, and rings for both men and women.

Emunah jewelry design studio focuses on jewelry that carries symbolic significance by incorporating prominent Jewish motifs such as the Star of David, Hamsa hand, and Mezuzah. Emunah artists beautifully combine oriental influences with western and fuse the traditional with the modern. Within some of their pieces you can easily spot traditional Yemenite accents . This beautiful Magen David necklace is a great example – it is 14 K gold Magen David on a silver round pendant.

Emunah’s pieces are often inscribed with famous Jewish prayers and blessings like Shema Yisrael (Hear O Yisrael), Tefilat HaDerech (Traveler’s Prayer), and Birkat Ha-kohanim ( Priestly Blessing). According to tradition, the very inscriptions of these blessings are believed to draw divine protection for the wearer.

Many Jewish jewelry pieces include both traditional symbols as the Star of David and Hebrew inscriptions.

This ring inscribed with the Shema Yisrael prayer in Hebrew that I’ve chosen to introduce you to here showcases Emunah’s unique style and distinctive presentation. It is gold and silver designed in a style that is both beautiful and unique. For more designs by Emunah Jewelry go to Israel Catalog – they offer some of their items on sale.

This beautiful Ani LeDodi ring is designed in Israel. Made from silver the ring is engraved with the famous Ani LeDodi blessing. If you have ever been to a Jewish wedding, then you must be familiar with the blessing in Ani LeDodi VeDodi Li, or in English “I am my beloved and my beloved’s is mine”. Under the Chupah, the bride and groom share this mutual and sacred promise by saying to each other Ani Le-Dodi Ve-Dodi Li, which means “I am my beloved and my beloved is mine”. Finally, the groom smashes the glass with his feet as the audience cheers.

Ani LeDodi Israeli made silver ring

This psalm, which is believed to have been written by King Solomon, is traditionally interpreted as the divine love that God has given to the people of Israel. The people of Israel are equivalent to the wife, the beloved, and God in the one who blesses His people with eternal love. Some also refer to the reciprocal love between man and our creator, emphasizing that we should not only fear God but to love Him with our hearts. Find it at Handmade Judaica Online!

This beautiful Jewish ring with Tefilat HaDerch is designed by Israeli jewelry studio – Golan Jewelry. Golan studio specializes in creating antique-style Judaic jewelry. Tefilat HaDerech also known as The Traveler’s Prayer, is a traditional Jewish prayer said at the onset of a trip, long journey or a flight.

In this powerful prayer the traveler asks for divine protecting and safeguard. The traveler asks God to keep them safe from harm and dangers.

It is interesting to note that Tefilat HaDerech is written in plural: we ask God to keep “us” safe rather than “me”. According to sacred sources, a traveler is often alone, far away from their friends and family, and so – exposed to dangers. The traveler says this prayer in plural as to join himself or herself with a large number of people.

At the image you can see Tefilat HaDerech unisex Jewish ring by Israeli studio, Golan Jewelry – for purchase click here.

Tefilat HaDerech recited by IDF soldiers

Tefilat HaDerech inscribed Jewish ring

Many Jewish people who travel around the world keep a copy of the prayer within reach. Israeli jewelry designers have created this item and other with an inscription of he prayer.

Jewelry accessories with Tefilat HaDerech inscribed on them allow the wearer to carry the sacred words wherever they go. These pieces might also include other protective amulets as the Star of David or Hamsa hand. Tefilat HaDerech pendant or ring is often given as a gift to soldiers, businessmen and businesswomen and constant travelers. The pendant shown below is inscribed in silver using an innovative technology that allows high resolution. Both pendant and ring include the entire text of Tefilat HeDerech!