Celebrations
Celebration is a vital part of the Jewish religion. All of the items represent different Jewish celebrations. These objects are used for various Jewish holidays and weddings. Celebrations are times of rejoicing in which people come together with their family and friends. To help celebrate we use certain items that remind us of or Jewish history.
Ketubah Case
New Haven, CT
My Parents
My artifact is a Ketubah Case. It was carved by my Zadi, my mother\'s grandfather Herman B., out of wood. It is about 7 inches tall and 5 inches wide. This object holds my parents’ marriage certificate. It is special to me because it was a gift to my parents for their wedding. This hand-carved object reminds me of my Zadi.
My Zadi carved many Jewish objects. His carvings have been exhibited in Jewish museums in New York and Philadelphia.
A ketubah case is important to Jewish heritage because it honors Jewish weddings. Only Jews have them.
Chanukkiah
Lower East Side
Harry H.
My artifact is a silver chanukkiah. It has been passed down from my great-grandpa Harry H. The chanukkiah was actively used from the 1920’s-1990’s and then from 2002 to the present, and soon the future.
We know that the artifact was made in the 1920s on the Lower East Side in New York City. It was used by my great-grandfather Harry. It is made of silver.
I’ll be the fourth generation to receive it. Overall, we don’t know that much about it, but we do celebrate Chanukah with it. So it is an heirloom in my family.
The chanukkiah is part of Jewish heritage because it is one of the symbols of Judaism. Also, all Jews love to celebrate Chanukkah!
Bridal Bible
New Jersey
Susan G.
This artifact was a present to my grandmother when she got married. She held it during the entire marriage ceremony and has had it ever since. Inside, it has my grandfather\'s and grandmother\'s signature in it. My grandmother still has this Bridal Bible.
This artifact contains the Five Books of Moses in English.
Kiddush Cup
Israel
Alexander E.
This Kiddush cup was a birthday present to my great-grandfather from his Rabbi. It was for his 60th birthday. The Rabbi bought it in Israel. My great-grandfather used it to make Kiddush every Passover. The Kiddush cup was passed down to my grandfather. My grandfather didn’t have any sons so he gave it to my brother. Now my family uses it for Passover Kiddush. It has a lot of significance for my family. It was my great-grandfather’s prized possession. Now it is my brother’s prized possession. One beautiful Kiddush cup teaches my family a little history about our great-grandfather. It shows us how respected he was in his community. It means so much to my family.
A Kiddush cup is used every Shabbat and for celebrations. It is a symbol of our Jewish heritage.