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For more details, check out the Gift Voucher link here.
Just in time for Hanukkah comes the new Square Saturn Dreidel.
I designed this sleek, modern Hannukah dreidel using my signature themes of discs and cones inspired by the rings of the planet Saturn. And its defined shape draws inspiration from the Chanukah story where a small band of men overcame a powerful army. They achieved the impossible, squaring the circle, as it were.
I created the dreidel using matt anodized aluminium with a brushed finish center disc and the parts are attached by tiny screws and bolts. It is available in four different colour versions: blue, gold, purple and silver on a gold base.
As well as a striking statement piece for your modern Judaica collection, it is fully functional for a traditional game of dreidel, (or sevivon as its known in Hebrew). The game, which is usually played on Hannukah, after the lighting of the Menorah is an easy one to learn. Let me teach you …
Each player is given 10 tokens. (You can use items like chocolate money or shelled nuts for this). They keep five and place five in a central stake. Each player then takes a turn spinning the dreidel / sevivon.
“Nun” means nothing, you win nothing, you lose nothing.
“Gimel” means you take the whole stash.
“Hay” means you win half of what’s in the centre.
“Shin” means “put in” you lose and must put one more chip into the kitty.
Visit the online store now to order your Square Saturn Dreidel in time for Hannukah>
I recently joined forces with three of Israel’s leading modern Judaica designers to form a creative collaborative group which we named “Poalot Judaica” (Judaica workers). The group comprises Marit Meisler, owner and designer of CeMMent, and Anat Stein and Hadas Kruk, the duo behind Armadillo Judaica Lovers and myself, Laura Cowan Modern Judaica.
This exciting partnership began after some chance meetings between us at various Judaica exhibitions. We discovered that we were all like-minded in our business outlook with a passion for sharing. So we decided to come together both to push each other forward and also to help and inspire all our customers.
While each of us found our path to Judaica in a different way we have much in common. We’re all Tel Aviv based, career-driven woman (and mothers) with a passion for modernity and contemporary design; and additionally, with a deep connection to ancient Jewish rituals and traditions. It’s an unusual combination on the Israeli Judaica landscape.
Our first collaboration is a presentation of a Rosh Hashanah table setting. We each specialize in different materials, including cement, stainless steel and ceramics. And together, we’ve created an exciting and diverse festive table display which we hope will provide you with inspiration for the New Year and fresh ideas for decorating your festive table.
In addition to that, to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, this month you can enjoy 15% off designs from all three of our leading modern Judaica design houses with this discount coupon: JUDAICAWORKERS15
So why not browse our sites and treat yourself to something new for your Rosh Hashanah table?