Museum Store Catalog 2015

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MICHAEL ARAM Michael Aram has universal appeal with creations that shift beautifully from ceremonial objects to fine art. Brand new for fall 2015, the Michael Aram Palm Collection is inspired by the beauty of a windswept palm tree and the perfectly imperfect shapes of woven palm leaves and fallen fronds. Warm antique finishes and intricate sculpted textures make these pieces graceful and elegant.

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BUTTERFLY NECKLACE

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1 Palm Frond Menorah, gold-tone metal, marble base, 4" × 13" × 14", $425 / $382.50 2 Woven Mezuzah, 4.25", $55 / $49.50 3 Pomegranate Kiddush Cup, stainless steel and gold plate 24K, 6.5" × 3", $90 / $82 4 Pomegranate Menorah, gold-tone pomegranates, oxidized metal leaves, and marble base, 11" × 12", $170 / $153

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The Star of David Butterfly necklace is one of our favorites in the Museum Store. The story of this design dates back to the Spanish Inquisition, when converts who secretly continued to practice their Jewish faith would wear a butterfly necklace like this one, which forms a Star of David when closed. Magnets are inlaid to form it into a star again with only a soft touch. The necklace measures 16" when closed and 17.5" when opened. The closed pendant is .75" × .75".

5 Star of David Butterfly Necklace, sterling silver and cubic zirconia, $88 / $79.20

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12 TRIBES MENORAH

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The Márquezes hand forge iron, copper, and steel in their Southwest studio. The 12 Tribes menorah makes a dramatic statement in the home all year long. Iron is sealed with black paint and accented with brushed siennas and ambers, resulting in a permanent satin finish, slightly primitive and perfectly patinated. Approximately 17" × 14".

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PIANO WIRE JEWELRY Atlanta-based Lorraine Sayer designs jewelry out of piano wire. With pearl beads and magnetic snap closures, each item has a classic look that is both lightweight and elegant.

6 Slate Spring Ring and Mother of Pearl Bracelet, O/S, $54 / $48.60, Necklace, 19", $150 / $135 7 Multi-strand Piano Wire Bracelet, O/S, $45 / $40.50 8 Large Knot Piano Wire Necklace, 16", $75 / $67.50

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9 12 Tribes Menorah by L. and L. Márquez, iron with shell, bone, copper, brass, and steel details, $550 / $495

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MEZUZAH FROM THIS HOME Before World War II and the Nazi and Soviet occupations, Poland had 3.5 million Jewish inhabitants. These bronze mezuzot commemorate the Jewish life of prewar Poland. Aleksander and Helena of Mi Polin take wax imprints from the door frames where the mezuzot were hastily removed after Jews were forced out of their homes. Preserved first in wax and then hand forged in bronze, these mezuzot are three-dimensional replicas of the scars left on the doorposts of buildings whose original Jewish tenants are long gone. Made in Warsaw, each mezuzah bears the meticulously engraved name of the town where the imprint was taken.

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SHARON LEVY Each of Sharon Levy’s stunning pieces are handmade by the artist in Israel. Inspired by her own customers, Sharon approaches her work from the perspective that the jewelry she creates is an individual work of art starting with raw materials, precious metals, and stones, which are eventually transformed into beautiful objects that delight the soul as well as the eye. From handpicking each stone for maximum color and clarity from the gem dealers in Tel Aviv to the final polishing, every step is carefully performed.

10 Mi Polin Bronze Mezuzah, Krakow, 5.25", $290 / $261

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11 Egyptian Necklace, sterling silver, oxidized silver, and rose gold, 18", $850 / $765 12 Tricolor Earrings, sterling silver, oxidized silver, and rose gold, 1" long, $350 / $265 13 Circle Bracelet, sterling silver,14K gold, and oxidized silver, 8", $650 / $585

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14 Foam Child’s Menorah with Removable Candles (ages three and up), 11" × 8.5", $10.95 / $9.85 15 Wooden Tzedakah Box, 5" tall, $19.95 / $17.95, Teach your little one the mitzvah of tzedakah.

16 Chiming Alef Bet Plush Ball, 6", $7.95 / $7.15, Soft, snuggly, and infant safe, this toy has 12 velveteen panels embroidered with the first 12 letters of the alef-bet.

17 Noah’s Ark Mezuzah, 4" × 1", $60 / $54, Complete the nursery or playroom with this special mezuzah, made in Brooklyn.

18 Soft Nesting Blocks, 5" when nested, $19.95 / $17.95, Stack the four blocks, the largest of which has a Velcro tab to contain the smaller blocks. The tiniest block squeaks when squeezed.

On the Cover: Fiddler Tzedakah Box by Zachary Oxman, bronze and marble base, 14" × 4.5" × 4.5", $1,350 / $1,215 Zachary Oxman is renowned for the movement and fluidity of his stunning bronze works. His sculpture is a unique expression of his passion for capturing fleeting glimpses of moments that celebrate the human spirit.

This dancing fiddler, with bow held high, is beautifully crafted of cast bronze on marble. His spirit exemplifies the joy we feel when we give of ourselves to others.

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