A Judaica Gift Guide
The J&M Guide to
Housewarming Gifts
Symbols of protection, beauty, and a blessing
for every new threshold.
Housewarming, in the Jewish tradition, has its own name — Chanukat HaBayit, the dedication of the home. It’s the moment a new set of walls becomes something more: a place for Shabbat dinners, for guests, for years of small miracles. The right gift blesses the space and the people inside it.
Every piece we make is handcrafted in small batches in Atlanta, poured in resin by Julie and Michelle. These are the four we’d bring to a friend’s first night in a new home — for symbolic protection, for beauty, and for life.
Our Favorites
Four Pieces to Bless
a New Home
I · The Guarding Hand
Chamsa · חמסה
$25
A symbol of protection, handcrafted in resin. Our Chamsas can be customized with styles from the mezuzah collection, making it a personal gift for a new home. Ask Julie and Michelle about the design you have in mind.
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II · For the First Table
Evil Eye Coasters
$50
The tradition of the evil eye is simple: a symbol of protection, a little beauty, always in plain sight. These coasters carry that old blessing into the everyday — under a coffee cup, a glass of wine, the first Shabbat in a brand new kitchen.
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III · A Blessing for Life
Chai · חי
$45
The Hebrew word for “life.” There’s no better wish to bring to a new home than L’Chaim — and no quieter way to say it than this. This decorative piece measures 5.25 × 6 inches and can sit on a bookshelf, desk or dresser.
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IV · For the Door
Dried Flowers Mezuzah
From $54
The classic Chanukat HaBayit gift, reimagined. Real dried flowers suspended in resin — a floral detail for the doorframe. No two are exactly alike. The first mezuzah on a new door is a moment you only get once; this one earns it.
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Frequently Asked
How long does made-to-order take?
Please allow up to 2 weeks for production, plus shipping time. For pieces made with your wedding glass, the production period starts when we receive your glass. If you need your piece by a particular date, contact us before ordering.
What is included in the Floral mezuzah price?
The starting price is for the Small case. Medium and Large sizes, a name and an optional scroll can change the total; review your selections on the Dried Flowers Mezuzah page. The case sizes are 4.5, 5.25 and 6 inches. If you already have a scroll, contact us to confirm the fit before ordering.
Can I personalize my piece?
Available options vary by design. Check the product page for the choices offered, or discuss a custom idea with Julie and Michelle before ordering. Discuss a custom design →
Where are your pieces made?
Every J&M Judaica piece is handcrafted in Atlanta, Georgia by Julie and Michelle. No two are exactly alike — small variations are part of what makes each piece yours.
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