flora | Amy Reichert Judaica https://amyreichertjudaica.com Amy Reichert Judaica Sun, 16 Feb 2025 15:32:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.11 7 Species Mezzuzah https://amyreichertjudaica.com/product/mezzuzah-7-species/ Thu, 03 Dec 2020 14:33:33 +0000 https://update.amyreichertjudaica.com/?post_type=product&p=807
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  • Sterling silver + frosted glass, about 4.5” h.
  • Limited edition of 90 each.
  • $360 each, order kosher scroll (claf) separately on this site.

    • “A land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey”  (Deuteronomy 8:8). Like jewelry for your home, these mezzuzahs are the first three in a series based on the seven biblical species of Israel.

    The grape vine symbolizes joy, the olive leaf – longevity, the barley leaf – a bountiful harvest.

    ]]>         Flower Candlesticks https://amyreichertjudaica.com/product/flower-candlesticks/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 20:54:47 +0000 https://update.amyreichertjudaica.com/?post_type=product&p=915 During the week, the folded petals of these candlesticks lie in wait. On Friday evening, the flowers bloom—you open the blossoms, and light candles at their centers. The multi-petalled rose which inspired this design is a kabbalistic symbol of Shabbat; the six petals here are the weekdays whose full potential is revealed on the Sabbath.

    • Sterling silver, hand crafted, 4” dia
    • Created for a bat mitzvah commission
    • Made to order, lead time about 8 weeks.
    • By commission only
    ]]>         Night Blossom Menorah https://amyreichertjudaica.com/product/night-blossom-menorah-2/ Sun, 15 Mar 2020 12:39:52 +0000 https://amyreichertjudaica.com/?post_type=product&p=1858 According to Jewish tradition, the original temple menorah was made of gold, almond-blossom-shaped cups.  In this modern riff on that design inspiration, you to scatter almond blossoms in a shallow midnight blue ceramic bowl filled with water.  The pool or water both reflects the candlelight, and provides a dramatic and clean way for the candles to sizzle out as they burn down. Each ceramic dish is handmade in Chicago by master potter Chris Busse, and vary slightly in color and shape. This menorah makes a lovely centerpiece which will enchant your guests at Hanukah and beyond! Available from this website, and Celebrations the Jewish Museum Design Shop, NYC.

    • Hand-finished brushed brass, ceramic, 16” x 6” x 1.5″
    • NOTE: TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE – CHECK BACK SOON
    ]]>         Water Blossom Menorah https://amyreichertjudaica.com/product/water-blossom/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 09:38:38 +0000 https://update.amyreichertjudaica.com/product/water-blossom/ According to Jewish tradition, the original temple menorah was made of gold, almond-blossom-shaped cups.  This modern riff on that design inspiration sets an array of almond blossoms in a shallow pool of water.  The pool both reflects the candlelight, and provides a dramatic and safe way for the candles to sizzle out as they burn down. It makes a lovely centerpiece which will enchant your guests at Hanukah and beyond! Available from this website, The Spertus Shop, and Celebrations the Jewish Museum Design Shop, NYC. Note: this is a new variation on the original limited edition Water Blossom Menorah, which has sold out!

    • Brushed, hand-finished brass, blown glass, 11” x 3”
    • Individual blossoms are arranged by you!
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