By: Isaac G. & Abe S.


Some of the things you find in your house are very important. In this section "Around the House" you will see everyday household items such as Turkish coffee pots, a cigarette lighter, a backgammon set, a lamp, sweet jars, a porcelain tray, and a perfume bottle, a chair and a jewelry box.

The backgammon set was from Syria and in Syria backgammon was played often. The lighter came from the United States. The perfume bottle is from Cuba that has a sentimental value to the owner.

There are artistic creations including a copy of a very famous painting and an attractive needlepoint. There is a movie camera from 1946.

The coffee pot came from Syria. Turkish coffee pots are used to make Turkish coffee or to boil water for tea. Everyday people would grind beans so their coffee would be fresh.

Other artifacts in this category include a pan to bake potato kugel, beautiful plates, and a tool to decorate pastries.

All of these artifacts were ordinary household items but today are cherished remembrances of ancestors.