What you'll find here
The Judaica catalog at Joodaic is organized roughly by use. Mezuzah cases are the largest single category — porcelain, olive wood, Jerusalem stone, ceramic, hand-painted, resin, and modern minimalist. Family name plates come next, in Hebrew, English, or both, often made to order for a specific home.
Shabbat pieces follow — challah boards, challah covers, and candle holders that shape the table each week. Yom tov work shows up in waves through the year — menorahs in the lead-up to Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah–themed table pieces in the early fall.
Birkat Habayit, Asher Yatzar, and other decorative pieces for the home round out the everyday-Jewish-life shelf.
Almost everything on Joodaic is made by hand in small runs. A mezuzah case might be one of fifty the artist will make in that color, or one of three. A candle holder is often hand-thrown or hand-cast and finished individually.
Listing pages tell you when the artist has flagged a small batch; otherwise, assume the piece is part of an ongoing studio practice. Pricing reflects materials and labor, not retail markup — because the artist is the seller.
A significant part of the catalog can be customized — often for a specific home, name, or occasion. Family name plates can be made in Hebrew, English, or both. Many mezuzah cases come in size variants (front door, bedroom, kitchen) and finish options. Birkat Habayit and Asher Yatzar signs can be personalized with names, dates, and Hebrew text on request.
For many buyers, this is the part that takes a bit more thought — getting the details right, choosing the wording, making sure it fits the space or the person it's for. To start a custom order, message the artist directly through their storefront — most reply within a day or two. For items like name plates, there's also an option at checkout to send your personalization details directly to the artist.
For some people, the first mezuzah case in a new home is a placeholder. For others, it's something they choose carefully from the start. Either way, it tends to become a detail that shapes the space — something you notice every time you walk through the door.
If you're choosing for a specific room — front door, kitchen, kids' rooms — listing pages include details on size and whether the piece is suited for indoor or outdoor use. If you're choosing as a gift, the artist's storefront usually shows the range of their work, which makes it easier to find something that fits both the occasion and the budget.
Every artist on Joodaic is an independent Jewish maker — working across the full Jewish spectrum, in studios across Israel, the U.S., the U.K., and beyond. Each storefront is theirs to run; Joodaic is the shelf, not the studio.
Are these all handmade?
Joodaic is a marketplace for Judaica by independent Jewish artists, and yes — every piece is handmade. The listing notes the materials and the technique, and most artists describe their process in their storefront bio.
How do shipping and timelines work?
Each artist sets their own shipping policy. Most ship internationally; smaller ritual items (mezuzahs, candle holders, name plates) usually arrive within one to three weeks for international orders, while custom or personalized work varies by the artist and item. Specifics live on each listing.
Can pieces be personalized — Hebrew names, dates, family text?
Most family name plates and home decor pieces (Birkat Habayit, Asher Yatzar) can be personalized. Some challah boards and challah covers can be too, if the artist offers it. Message the artist through their storefront to confirm before purchasing.
Do mezuzah cases come with a scroll?
Usually no — most artists sell the case only, since the kosher scroll itself is sold separately by sofrim. Listing pages note when a kosher scroll is included.
What if I'm shopping for a chassan and kallah, a new home, or a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?
A few artists put together gift sets and personalized commissions specifically for these occasions. The fastest way is to message a few artists whose work you like, mention the occasion and your budget, and let them suggest options.
