Online judaica store

Jewish families and individuals buying for holidays, weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and new homes, plus gift buyers and synagogue gift shops.

Profit on each item sold, usually the difference between wholesale and retail price, plus shipping charges and extras like engraving or gift wrapping. Sales are often strongest ahead of major holidays.

• Knowledge of Jewish holidays and customs
• Online selling and product photography
• Customer service and order handling

• Check your state's sales tax registration rules and how to use a resale certificate when buying wholesale
• Items like mezuzah and tefillin scrolls should come from a certified scribe, so verify suppliers and be honest about authenticity
• Sales cluster around holidays, so plan stock and cash flow carefully
• Respect copyright and trademark on designs and check any import duties on items from abroad
• Check lease or HOA rules if you store stock at home, and consider product liability insurance

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on how much opening stock you buy and how you set up your website. You can start with a small range and add maker-supplied products later.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on your range and traffic. Sales cluster around holidays, so plan stock and cash flow carefully. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check your state's sales tax registration rules and how to use a resale certificate with wholesalers. Verify that items like mezuzah and tefillin scrolls come from a certified scribe, be honest about authenticity, and check import duties on items from abroad.