Family Treasures
These artifacts have wonderful stories that our families have shared with us.They got us through good and bad times.
Wedding Kiddush Cup-LouisK
Jerusalem
Sarah K.
This cup was used at Louis' parents' wedding in 1990.
This cup symbolizes the commitment of the family to Jewish family and tradition. It is a beautiful reminder of their Jewish wedding ceremony.
Hamsa -JakeS
Israel
Mother of Jake S.
This Hamsa was given to the Mother when she was pregnant as a good luck charm.
The women in the family pass this Hamsa to each other to wish each other good luck in child birth. It signifies the love between sisters, aunts, cousins and mothers.
Wedding Invitation-MatthewF
New York
Great Grandfather
Great Grandfather kept a copy of his own invitation and his aunt discovered it among her things.
This artifact shows the family's importance to love, family and Jewish tradition.
Tallit/Prayer Shawl-MylesP
New York
N.P.
This Tallit was given to the father at his Bar Mitzvah.
The student looks forward to becoming a Bar Mitzvah and sharing this powerful ritual experience.
Tallit Bag -MylesP
New York
N.P.
This Tallit bag protects and keeps the Tallit, which was given to the father at his Bar Mitzvah.
The student looks forward to becoming a Bar Mitzvah and sharing this powerful ritual experience.
Scissors-MarcellaB
Europe
Ruth B.
Grandfather was a tailor in Europe. Brought these scissors with him when he immigrated to the USA so he could earn a living.
Tailoring was a very portable trade and many Jews became tailors.
Kipa-NoaS
USA
Own
This kipa was given to our guests at my sister Tal's Bat Mitzvah.
A kipa traditionally covers a person's head to demonstrate respect to G-d.
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