Jewish art- judaica

Hanukkah Menorah

2011-11-26T23:52:00.000-08:00

Chanukah Hanukah -The menorah light

Like the song, Hanukkah is approaching us, donuts, candle lighting, lots of light, the victory of the few against the many.

It is customary to light a Hanukkah menorah; candles should not be used, but only to see. It is customary to put the menorah on a shelf of the window so that everyone could see the light, when I visited Jerusalem, I saw people placing the menorah in the street. The problem was that when the wind was blowing - the candle went out. Then I went to visit my good friend Kobi Illuz - Shaked's designs artist. There he showed me something new - a menorah house . This looks like a menorah, with transparent doors and it has nice designed. You can put the menorah in it. Close and ... We have protective menorah. So we can place the menorah outside without fear that the candles will go out. Beautiful way to protect the menorah (Hanukkiah

So if you are preparing for Hanukkah, making the dreidels, the sufganiot, and any Hanukkah songs. Here you have new product worth looking for - a menorah house . You can find this menorah house at Shaked designs.

Hanukkah - menorah and sufganiyot

2011-11-05T12:43:00.000-07:00

Light menorah candle

When we were kids at the kindergarten, Hanukkah party was most important party during the year. The thing that we were waiting for was the giant spinning top the sevivon. It was ceiling hung a large sevivon made of cardboard that was hang on the ceiling , In this giant dreidel awaited for us many gifts. After we ate donuts, we sang songs of Chanukah, and of course we light the Hanukkah candles on the menorah. At the end of the party the teacher used to take the big dreidel and open it and divides each child a gift.

Hanukka today

Today you can choose online Menorahs, to light candles with an iPhone, and eat low-calorie eating donuts- sufganiyot , and see the story of Judah Maccabee and the Hashmoneans against the Greeks face in three dimensions. And that's what the kids of today will remember a few years.

The hanukkah spirit

And yet .. Hanukkah is a holiday atmosphere. Especially in Israel. You can see huge Chabad menorahs every important junction inflamed with electricity. All the coffee and sells donuts and their frying smell spreads all over the street, the school closed for eight days as the miracle of the oil and tin holiday atmosphere on the street.

Tzfat and Jewish art

2011-10-31T05:52:00.001-07:00

Tzfat and Jewish art. Tzfat was an important Jewish center. Known Rabbis and Kabbalists and lived in Tzfat So Tzfat became the spiritual center of the Jew. Tzfat, located on mountains overlooking the sea of galilee. Walking at Tzfat's alley can give special experience .

judaica

Alleys filled with scents of a rich past. Between the lanes can meet various Jewish artists. Painters, sculptors, intellectuals. Most of them combine their Jewish faith to their art. The judaica - paintings of Friday night kiddush or walking to the synagogue, including the Jewish life, whether it Sculptures Jewish symbols: Star of David, a dove with an olive, Menorah and carpenters who work with wood prepare Handmade Mezuzot Kiddush Cups .

Therefore, the encounter with these various artists is fascinating. They invite you to view a gallery for them or to the workshop. And any such place is a small world in itself. Judaica artists are everywhere and their creativity Pot impressive. Much of the inspiration they receive its air Tzfat historical past and present. There are graves around Tzfat of known rabbis and Kabbalists. It's a fun trip and a real experience for those who like to meet people or lover of Judaica Jewish art.

Jewish wedding Kiddush cup

2011-10-25T13:08:00.000-07:00

Jewish wedding.

Here is the happiest moment. It started a few years ago when friends introduced between you guys, or at the time in school, or maybe you knew the from the dance floor or maybe at the sea. There was excitement, there was love, you started out together, then you moved in together, sharing the same space, you learn to know each other better. Giltm new things

Pressing family

Then a pair of one friend get married, and the mother asks what's going on? Also when you get married? When my son will be a groom? when I get to see my daughter as a bride, when someone ring on my daughter's finger, when i will bless seven blessings.

The decision

And then it happens, one day the man invites you out to dinner, or invite you to cruise, and at the end of dinner he pulls out a ring and ask if you'll marry him and you say yes. Word gets out fast by word of mouth from Aunt friends.

The wedding kiddush cup

And now you're here, under the chupa, Rabbi, Many guests look upon you, and you are at the happiest moment in your life. Now the groom drank from the Kiddush and passed it to another moment the happy bride. This is not just a simple kiddush cup, It is judaica art itemt. The groom was looking for a long time until he found him, invited him especially from Israel. Invested. This wedding kiddush cup made of wood and silver. Wedding properly.

Good luck was yet to come further

2011-10-22T12:22:00.000-07:00

Jewish - returning to normal

The holidays are over. After almost a month of holidays, a lot of freedom and plenty of food. Returning to normal. It's not easy. After we have become accustomed to freedom it is hard to get back to work hard again to get used to routine.

The last holiday was Simchat Torah. Joy in prayer is really something special. We were in the synagogue and saw the people praying with joy, doing laps. It was a happy ending for a holiday.

In general, there is a different feeling. Something ends and something new begins. This is a special time and I'm glad is happening

This long freedom can disconnect you from work, work and thoughts, It is on the excellent and even very healthy for the soul.

We had the New Yea: Rosh- hashana , and then we asked for forgiveness on Yom Kippur, we built a suka and lived there seven days and then we celebrated the end of reading the Torah and a new beginning.

So this New Year begins, let's hope a lot of good.

Tour to Jerusalem Old city

2011-10-14T01:50:00.000-07:00

Mamila avenue

We arrived in the evening to Jerusalem. Parked in the “mamila” parking , off the A lrov Mamilla AvenueArlov . Restored beautiful boulevard, ancient buildings. At the avenue you can be find various shops and particularly feeling of Jerusalem, a unique atmosphere. At the end Avenues standing Jaffa Gate. You can really touch the great walls surrounding the Old City. At the gate there is the Tower of David.

We ate and then We decided to get to Western Wall. Because we're a little lazy We went there driving the car. Through narrow alleys. We finally found parking a bit far but the way to the wall beautiful.

The old city and wetern wall

After entering, we found a table where you can write notes.

There were not many people that evening.

We split up. The women went into the woman’s place and man went into the pigger part. . The entrance has a box full of kippot. We put the kippa and on our heads and went to the wall. There is something very powerful in those big stones, arranged over each other, the Wall was actually the western wall of the Temple. A holy place for Jews.

I pushed my note to one of the holes in stone, I asked a simple wish. And closed my eyes.

This is a powerful experience. That leaves a lasting impression

Wood mezuzah case from the past

2011-10-09T00:42:00.000-07:00

Travel within Israel and especially of Jerusalem, A special city that has an atmosphere not always possible to define, I decided to drop visit shaked designs gallery store.

Long time since I've been there. Artist usual white kippa and a big smile on his face. He has just finished another piece of art and ask me for my opinion. It was a beautiful olive wood Mezuzah case . The artist smiled at me.

The mezuzah case and Mysterious jewish

"Do you remember a this mezuzah case?" He asked

I did not answer. I do not remember this Mezuzah case.

The artist tried again, "You've seen it before maybe a little differently..."

I strained my memory but I could not understand what the artist wants me to. The mezuzah case is where I see the first time in my life.

The artist reminded me of my Previous visit where he showed me a Piece of םךןהק wood tree that he found. It was simply a piece of wood. I never imagined that the industry can convert into a prestigious Cover.

I asked him how it happened?

The artist continued to smile.

"With lots of patience, work, creation."

"...That's what I do is what I like" concluded.

Back to judaica gallery

Then as usual we had coffee and we passed the new Judaica products manufactured

I always like to see him, the experience is beyond the normal Judaica Gallery. The mountains around Jerusalem and the simplicity of the place with the creative fire enable you to enjoy every minute of this trip

Keeping and handling judaica Wooden Art work

2011-10-06T06:39:00.000-07:00

Fine art product which Shaked designs makes is fragile and should act with great caution.
Most judaica items such as Kiddush cups or Mezuzah cases (Mezuzot) are made from olive wood (sometimes other types of trees) and are usually decorated with sterling silver |(925) , gold and studded with precious stones That's why it should get Special treatment.

Here are some tips that will help you take care and maintain the wood item.

Wood

you can drink from the Kiddush cup but Do not wet the it. You can wipe it gentley with a soft cloth.
Do not leave the item in the sun.
You can polish the wood using a cloth and a little oil linen flax seed oil.
Never place hot objects directly onto or near the item.

Silver

You can polish the silver by using silver polish material.
Make sure that the Kiddush cup stored in an area where they can remain free of dust.
rubber corrodes silver. So do not let the product comes in contact with rubber gloves
After useing the Kiddush cup - Dry the silver completely with a soft, clean cloth.
If you buy Silver polishes or dips - use it carefully those can materials contain harmful chemicals. Follow instructions and heed the manufacturer's warnings.

That's all for now.

The most important work of art can also be useful, up to you.

Kiddush cup can serve you in kiddush of the Friday evening , even at jewish wedding,

or any other event. Mezuzah cases can sit on a shelf as part of Judaica collection

but also it can be hang on your door when inside is is the card. Enjoy.

The Olive tree - Jewish symbol

2011-10-06T06:02:00.000-07:00

From the dawn of Jewish history, the Olive tree has appeared as a symbol and sign, entwined with Judaic tradition.
In the Book of Genesis, Noah sent out the dove to look for dry land. She returned with an olive leaf in her mouth, indicating the end of the Flood.
Later, in the book of Deuteronomy, the olive tree is listed amongst the seven species with which the Land of Israel was blessed.
With time, the olive tree has become a symbol of wholesomeness and symbiosis with the land, particularly the Land of Israel.

There are many special virtues to the olive tree which Man has learned to utilize to produce food, shelter, oil and cosmetics.
For ages, olive wood has inspired the heart of many artists. The uniquely shaped trunk, the historical past of each ancient tree, the overall beauty as well as sturdiness of the wood has sparked
the imagination of Jewish artisans throughout time and been incorporated into their works of art and Judaica.

The artists at Shaked Designs are aware of the uniqueness and special quality of the olive trees planted in the Judean Mountains. With this awareness, olive wood is incorporated as a natural raw material which adds a special spirit to each work, reconnecting us to the earth, the Land of Israel and to creation itself.

Judaica art store

2011-10-03T00:40:00.000-07:00

The judaica art store is open

After we built our little shop (we are located in Jerusalem) , and after we opened a gallery, we opened a small judaica art strore. We have upgraded our site so you can find all our artwork. Through the site to get all the information and get contact with us. The site provides images of our Kiddush cups, Mezuzot (mezuzah cases, judaica rings and pendants).

Of course, every item is unique.

It took us a long time to open the Judaica store located next to the workshop. The process was long and like all birth it took a long time, planning and working. You can see in the store except Judaica art Many products of Jewish gifts too. And soon we will have department of the old , Antiques Jewish items as we call it vintage. So go ahead you are welcome.

Behind each lies a story. The process of creating the story of the item or make each item special. A lot of thought has been devoted, inspiring and fun

The art of menorah in hanukkah

2010-01-05T02:08:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I went to visit the jewish artist at his gallery. It was three days after circling Hanukkah ended. I found him sitting in his workshop, thoughtfully against fire. The artist took from the closet Menorah, Menorah that was not particularly special, I've seen those before here and there. "Listen," he told me "I decided, I want to start making Menorahs. I smiled because I knew that once trained to declare such a statement, he had already exercised it. Indeed, in a moment the artist began to deploy to a variety of special Chanukaiot prepared by hand. Was that something beautiful, not Msweif to the end, a little rough and a little delicate. I loved the Chanukiah he is producing because I knew otherwise technique he makes them with great love

2009-12-17T06:24:00.000-08:00

my jewish art and judaica collection

Here are some interesting links sum up the past month:
This link talks about a Jewish pendant - pretty pictures:
http://www.mixx.com/photos/9762066/shaked_designs_handmade_jewish_pendants

Another link with the Kiddush cup I was glad he was sitting in my apartment...
http://www.mixx.com/photos/9797909/hand_made_kiddush_cups_made_of_olive_wood

Another link gor jewish pendant you can find here:
http://hubpages.com/hub/jewish-pendant

This blog talk about judaica, has great artist who shoes thier works such as kiddush cup, mezuzah cases, rings jewlery .

http://judaicaart.wordpress.com/

This page talk about art of judaica -hand made kiddush cup made of olive wood and silver

http://hubpages.com/hub/kiddush-cup

This is another page talkig about handmade mezuzah cases
http://hubpages.com/hub/mezuzah

o.k so enjoy tjis link. and i hope nezt week i can bring more of jewish and judaica links and pages

Pendant - judaica jewlery - a peace of jewish art

2009-12-13T05:54:00.000-08:00

Pendants were always for us a symbol of Castilla cohabitation were last generation. I remember that early age bar mitzvah celebrations for particular waited eagerly grandfather or grandmother spend under them an envelope with gold or silver pendant which soon joy winner's neck. Pendant marked with maturity we mostly romantic, I remember a heart pendant split in half it used to give daughter Zogtino longest relationship was about a month and a half. Time passed, the army became pendant recognize the disc with the same hours as pleasant. t;Judaism and Jewish art add volume grandson and enrich the spirit of the pendant. Many artists think that the pendants are under the Title of Judaica. It does not necessarily have to be so. ="ותליון זה תליון">This pendant pe

Jewish artist

2009-11-24T00:41:00.000-08:00

Well, as I was exploring the Israeli artist, get to know them, looking them in their places, and learn about their Israeli and Jewish art, I found out that they are really true with tier self, they go to the end with their mind and feelings.
It is not so easy to do Jewish art because there are no really lots of people that are indorsed in this world. So you need to make your living of something.
Well, this entire introduction is to tell you that I met Israeli artist who decide to live the city life and live in a small moshav near Jerusalem. it was not so easy, but she did it and now she open the window , see the Judah m mountain and can easy create her Jewish and Israeli art.
no rolls to art. that is what so beautiful in it
so, it is so nice to meet these people. She makes painting, judaica painting, very nice. Story from the bible or that describe the Jewish and Israeli tradition

kiddush cup on hub

2009-11-19T05:39:00.000-08:00

Well, the artist man lokks better now, he had not so easy days but now he is o.k i hope. he didnt come to work in his workshop for almost 20 days. and that is a lot.
There were wood every where but no one touched them, they were wating to the touch of an artist man. the judaica man can after 20 days. he got into his worksop and start work. he rememberd that this creatin is what give him the power to continue living and spread the good.
as for me, i am not thr land man as i seems, so i was travling in the net looking for somthing intresting.
and i so this hub. about kiddush cups and it is nice because it is the cart creation of my friend the jewush artist man.
so it is alawys nice to look and see your friend work on the net or any other place because you know the artist

Jewish art and judaica and mezuzah too

2009-11-15T13:40:00.000-08:00

well, here is a video of what we make in shaked desugn. here you can sea our jewish art meet the artist and create unique judaica items such as kiddush cup and mezuzah cases.

kiddush cup for all

2009-11-15T03:53:00.000-08:00

Times were not easy. The art man was a busy. His friend broke his hand and the art man was called to take care of his farm. It was a long Week that we didn’t met. When we met, he smiled and said "I'm the king". I did not understand him and what he wants
Then in the evening, in front of the Judean mountain he told me his story
He went hard on the farm of a friend, took his goats to pasture and suddenly saw an olive tree next to a piece of severed branch.
He took the branch, worked on it and finally produced a special kiddush cup from which he poured me a cup of kings.
That was the magic of the art man – the judaica art is not only in his studio – it is in his heart
Good night

pendants gift

2009-10-26T07:49:00.000-07:00

Well, it was a long week.

I got to the cabin of an art only once this week. It was late at night . That time, The quiet time you can hear music and it becomes ten times as powerful.

The art man spoke about his

The art man told a little about the problems he had in life. We had coffee together and he took out his pocket pendant with a david star on it

Here he said that for you

it was a silver pendant

Are you crazy? It's worth a lot of money

The art man smiled and gave me the pendant

Thank you I told him

Then I played the gitur

Then I played guitar and he told me stories about the big world jewelry

It's quality time

jewish art - what is this?

2009-10-12T14:01:00.000-07:00

Well, Once when I finished praying in the synagogue i stood out side and looked the
in front of the beautiful landscape. then i felt a hand hanging me. it was a little boy, i could see he is a breslev one. and his hug was real and warm.

That is jewish art - make you feel good and happy inside full of life.
His father came after and we start talking, i told him that i meet with a lot of jewish artist, most of them are paintrs and judaica fine art. he told me that he can show me some young artist. so we set to meet near "hadasa hospital" the first one.
Yosi was a painter. he start paint in school when he was 12 years old
His parents encouraged him to paint and even supported him financially. Yossi paints mainly the period of the Bible, the Flood, crossing yam suf. Yossi a modest man. he dosent want that his paints will be in the net.

so, that is for now, next time the other artist

jewish wedding ring - not easy to find

2009-09-30T04:02:00.000-07:00

Well, as i was talking to mosh in the forset, he suddenly where is my wedding ring. I told him that i dont have one.
why he asked?
well, i dont like putting anything on my finger.
he showed me his ring. a kosher jewish wedding ring. it is not simple to make. thare are ruls how to make id.
and then he start telling me about all of the ruls, and it was prety amazing
at the and of the day we set by his table , smoking,and wathing the smoke in the air.
one more day has gone
then i had go down to the city and drink somthing with haim. haim was a big brother of a close friend that made his mony in the internet marketing.
so, i want hi to help another friend that start build a website to his art gallery.

Wedding and kiddush cups

2009-09-15T10:42:00.000-07:00

What can be more happy than wedding. chatan and Khalla Building a new jewish home together. Keep the old tradition.
Ther is the party, and food, meeting with friends and famely, taking some photo shoot, dancing. and there is the religious ceremony - chupa.

You can make it more Emotional moment by using a special and unique Kiddush cup.
The kiddush cup is live memory where you can put in your new home.
The moment you drink the wine from it , brings you together. the bride and the groom, the chatan and khalla.

The kiddush cup is judaica item. you can use it at friday night, at the kiddush. it is a symbol and can be gift for our beloved.

Meeting in the forest

2009-09-11T00:50:00.000-07:00

I met yosi when i was walking in the forset near my house. he was sitting on a little rock. I knew him from friend of a friend but i never had the chanse to talk with him.
yosi wad gald to meet me. he calls me: The artist shaked designs. we start talking and he invite me to his house.
when i got in the house I was amazed. many judaica items. menoras, kiddush cups, silver, gold, wood. everything.
I didnt knew that yosi is a collector of judaica items.
Well you can learn so much just by taking simple walking to the forset near your house.

Judauca - nice to meet

2009-09-07T04:35:00.000-07:00

The first time was 1 year after i start making judaica items. i used (and still use) olive wood for making my handmade kiddush cups and mezuzah cases.
One friend came to me and ask somthing about how to maintain a wood prodact, the next day his friend called me and ask for help about silver (925) and wood
since then people start coming to me with many qstions and i answered them.
I learnd so much and i became poplur as the man with the answers.
So next time i start telling you about people i met .
until then
enjoy life
david

Belive your self

2009-09-07T00:46:00.000-07:00

Some times you dont belive in your self until someone out side come and tell you to start belive your self.
That is what happend wuth me.
I did a nice job, making my art, but i didnt have the confidense to go outside until i ,et itzhack.
nice and simple man. back at that time he was teacher in school, but he saw my work and he told me that people should see my art. i toght he was joking but he dudnt.
He kept telling me that each day we met until i got the courage to show my work.

Me and Judaica - Long story

2009-08-17T00:54:00.000-07:00

Well I am more then happy to open my studio.

It is a dream come true.

It all begen before 10 years when i met this Goldsmith Nepal who taught how to make my first ring

then he left and i startrd to learn by my self how to design and deal with the gold and the silver

after cuople of years i start build my studio.

One day when i walk in the forest near my place i found slice of olive wood on the gotund

i took it and started playing with it. That wood became to be my first mezuzha. Id ecoret it withe silver and then i knew i started somthing new

Since then i madehand made all kind of judaica items: kiddush cups makes of olive wood, mezuzhas, and rings

So the was the beging

in the next post i will tell how i learn to make each item

I invite you to look my site

shakeddesign.com

have a nice day