Friday, December 11, 2020 – The CHANUKAH MENORAHS AND ART
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11th, 2020
The
233rd Edition
From Our Archives
THE CHANUKAH
MENORAHS AND ART
On this first day of Chanukah, we are celebrating the menorah, the candle holder or oil vessel used to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
A few months back we wrote about Maurice Ascalon, the Israeli artist whose techniques launched the symbolic turquoise metalwork from his workshops.
Stylized Hanukah menorah circa 1950 by the Israeli sculptor Maurice Ascalon (1913-2003).
Brad Ascalon
An example of a traditional Shabbat candlestick holder. This bronze example was designed by Maurice Ascalon and manufactured by his Pal-Bell Company in British Mandate Palestine in the 1940s.
270-year-old Hanukkah lamp sold in the Netherlands in November, 2016, which belonged to the family of a Dutch Jewish resistance fighter killed by the Nazis
Important Polish silver Hanukkah Lamp, first half of the 19th century.
The back plate embossed and applied with a crown flanked with two trees birds, foliage and vine leaves. Fitted with two seated lions flanking eight oil sockets, set on four claw form supports. The servant light hanging with a cockerel.
Clearly hallmarked and stamped with the quality mark 12. Circa 1820.
Courtesy Ivantiques
Latkes, Potato Pancake are another Chanukah tradition with applesauce or sour cream
FRIDAY PHOTOS OF THE DAY
THURSDAY PHOTO OF THE DAY
1911 flag wHen Oklahoma was added to make a 46 star flag
The NYC Test & Trace Corp,
Manhattan Borough President, Gale Brewer
Roosevelt Island Operating Corp
are holding:
“Get Tested” event on Roosevelt Island this weekend,
December 12-13, 2020 from 8:00 A.M – 7:00 P.M.
Free Mobile COVID-19 tests Protect Your Health, Family & Community!
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Good Shepherd Plaza 543 Main Street
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