the Menorah

the Menorah
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The Menorah:

A ritual candelabra specifically used to mark the Festival of Lights, "Chanukah".

  • measures 50 cm (19 3/4") long and 12 cm (4 3/4") high.
  • made of bent cherry wood and brass, and finished with a non-toxic, citrus-based Swedish oil
  • $75


Shabbat Candelabra

Shabbat Candelabra
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Shabbat Candelabra:

This candelabra is specifically used to mark the Sabbath and other festivals.

  • measures 50 cm (19 3/4") long and 25 cm (9 3/4") high
  • bent cherry wood and brass, and finished with a non-toxic, citrus-based Swedish oil
  • $135


Miniature Altar

Mizbeach Me'at
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Mizbeach Me-at, a Miniature Altar:

This altar can be used to house a significant icon to help focus energy for prayer or meditation.

  • 92 cm (36") high and 46 cm (18") wide
  • bent cherry wood and spalted maple
  • sliding dovetails
  • handrubbed with a non-toxic Swedish oil
  • $275


Meditation Bench

Meditation Bench
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Meditation Bench:

The Meditation Bench can be used to squat for the practice of silent meditation.

  • scalloped seat for increased comfort
  • through dovetails in solid cherry wood
  • 20 cm (8") high and 46 cm (18") long
  • handrubbed with non-toxic Swedish oil
  • $125


Salt Dish

Salt Dish
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Ceremonial Salt Dish:

Traditionally, the salt dish is used on Friday nights to dip Challah (braided bread) in as part of the blessings to begin the Sabbath.

  • fused glass, slumped and etched
  • designed by avigdor and produced by Denman Island glass artist John Harned (4556 Lacon Rd., Denman Island, BC, V0R1T0, tel: 250- 335-0904)
  • $75


Seder Plate

Seder Plate
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Seder Plate:

This platter is designed specifically for use during the ritual meal which occurs at Passover. The six Hebrew words etched in the triangular sections represent the symbolic foods which are consumed at the meal.

  • fused glass, slumped and etched
  • designed by avigdor and produced by glass artist John Harned
  • very sturdy and completely washable
  • 32 cm (12 1/2")
  • $275

 

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