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Classic European Floral Tower Spice

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Classic European Floral Tower Spice

$430.00

Memories of the "alte heim" blend with Jerusalem ambiance to create this traditional European tower sterling silver spice box. Roses, leaves and vines bloom on the hexagonal sides and base, creating a classic, yet unique piece with tones of Jerusalem window ironwork. The flagged, hinged top opens to access the spice compartment. 17 cm length.

Item #  DBSP 007

Dimensions:  17cm
Material:  Sterling Silver

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Honor the holidays with the Dabbah Judaica collection of sterling silver articles. Each of their handmade sterling silver creations are of exquisite craftsmanship honed by four generations of silversmithing. Every article from Dabbah Judaica will serve you and your loved ones for many years a long with adding beauty and a touch of majesty to your home. The collections at Dabbah Judaica are perfect gifts for weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, anniversaries, and any other occasion demanding a gift of exclusive quality and beauty.

Sayid Dabbah, who immigrated to Israel from Cairo, Egypt, with his wife and three children, is the scion of four generations of silversmiths. While destitute, but with great determination, Sayid with his son Avraham, founded and established Dabbah Judaica in 1974 as his life's dream, a silversmith with his own factory specializing in Jewish art. In 1985, his youngest son Benny, who was born in Israel, joined his father (Sayid) and oldest brother ( Avraham). With great patience and persistence the three of them established a studio in Hutzot Hayotzer, Jerusalem, which displayed handcrafted artistic religious articles in silver. In its creations, Dabbah's Sterling Silver Judaica incorporates many traditional and modern elements which are well known in the field of Jewish art. In 2004 Dabbah Judaica opened a new gallery in central Jerusalem on Yoel Salomon Street, in an area of art shops and fashionable restaurants

Havdalah is a Jewish religious ceremony that marks the symbolic end of Shabbat and holidays, and ushers in the new week. In Judaism, Shabbat endsand the new week beginsat nightfall on Saturday. Havdalah may be recited as soon as three stars are visible in the night sky. Some communities delay the Havdalah until later, in order to prolong Shabbat. If for some reason one cannot recite Havdalah on Saturday night, it may be observed as late as Tuesday evening. Havdalah is normally recited over kosher wine or kosher grape juice, although other beverages (except for water) may be used if wine or grape juice are not available. On completion of the Shabbat, a special braided Havdalah candle with more than one wick is lit, and a prayer is recited, and it is customary to gaze at one's fingernails reflecting the light of the candle. Spices, often stored in a decorative spice container, are handed around so that everyone can smell the fragrance. In the Sephardi community, branches of aromatic plants are used for this purpose. Havdalah is intended to require a person to use all five senses. Taste the wine, smell the spices, see the flame of the candle and feel its heat, and hear the blessings. The text of Havdalah contains an introductory paragraph, followed by four blessings; a blessing on the wine, on the spices, on the candle and on the separation between the holy and the mundane According to some customs, at the conclusion of Havdalah, the leftover wine is poured into a small dish and the candle is extinguished in it, as a sign that the candle was lit solely for the mitzvah of havdalah. Based on Psalms 19:9, "the commandment of the Lord is clear, enlightening the eyes," some Jews dip a finger into the leftover wine and touch their eyes or pockets with it. Because it was used for a mitzvah, the wine is considered a "segulah," or good omen. It has long been customary to beautify and honor the Mitzvah of Havdalah by placing the spices in an artistically beautiful spice box. Spice boxes for Havdalah are among the most lovingly embellished objects of Jewish ceremonial art.