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RITUAL RESOURCE LENDING LIBRARY
We envision Jewish Milestones as a resource for everyone interested in learning about and creating Jewish ritual. To that end, we have created a lending library with books (both informational and inspirational) on traditional and contemporary Jewish lifecycle rituals; articles; music; poetry; ritual objects, sample invitations and programs, and a list of helpful websites. You are welcome to come and browse. Jewish Milestones is also delighted to be able to loan Jewish ritual objects for use in personal lifecycle ceremonies.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR COLLECTION
Thanks to our supporters, our collection is always growing, so if you are looking for a specific item, please be in touch with us, as this list is not comprehensive.
- Sefer Torah, kosher Torah scroll mounted on wooden rollers, available for ritual and educational purposes. Embossed velvet mantle made by artist Nancy Katz incorporates the Jewish Milestones logo designed by artist Lisa Sibony. IMAGE
- Portable Ark, wooden cabinet used to house a Torah scroll. Made by David Hudson, and donated by the Hudson Schreiber family. IMAGE
- Yad, Literally, “hand,” used as a pointer, allowing a Torah reader to follow along in the text without touching the parchment directly. We have a ceramic version, made by Claire Sherman; a small metal one, made by Emily Rosenfeld; and a large silver yad, donated by the Kariv family. IMAGE
- Chuppah, A cloth canopy stretched over or supported by four poles, traditionally used in Jewish weddings to symbolize the couple's new home. Available in a variety of textiles, including one made by Elizheva Hurvich, in appliquèd silk; one of painted silk, made by Arella Barlev IMAGE; and one by soferet Jen Taylor Friedman made of white satin, (the letters round the edge are blue satin and the letters on top are blue gauze so you can look up and see the sky). IMAGE
- Kiddush Cup, Ceremonial wine goblets, in silver and pewter, as well as a blue glass goblet etched with Hebrew letters by David and Michelle Plachte-Zuieback IMAGE. Also, a silver-plated replica of a bridal “double cup.” IMAGE
- Netilat Yadayim Cup, used for ritual hand washing, ceramic with Hebrew caligraphy, made by ceramicist Susan Felix. IMAGE
- Shofar, an instrument made from the horn of a ram or other kosher animal. It is typically blown during Rosh Hashanah morning services. We have two shofarot. The largest one, shown at the left, was made by noted shofar maker Maurice Kamins. IMAGE
- Shtender, metal filigree tabletop bookstand used by prayer leader to keep a book open during services. IMAGE
- Ner Zikaron, ceramic memorial candleholder, made by Israeli potter Roni Simone. Used in the homes of mourners and at memorial services. IMAGE
- Kippot, traditional Jewish head coverings, also called yarmulkes, donated by BBYO Northwest Region, and tallitot (prayer shawls).
TO RESERVE OR DONATE
For more information about our loan policies, to make a donation to our collection, or to reserve a ritual item, please contact: admin@JewishMilestones.org or call 510.559.3636.
If you have double copies of prayerbooks, Hebrew-English Bibles or other Jewish books, extra kippot (yarmulkas), kiddush cups, fabric that could be used as a wedding canopy, etc. we would be grateful to accept and acknowledge your tax-deductible donation. You can mail these items or contact us for pick-up and drop-off options.
You can also add to the collection by purchasing books on our wish lists that can be found at Powell’s Books (our wish list is registered with the following email address: admin@jewishmilestones.org) or at our local Judaica store, Afikomen.
MANY THANKS
We are grateful to all those who have already contributed
(current as of January 2010)
Alaiya Aguilar
BBYO: Northwest Area
Amy & Gene Baker
Ben Izzy/Rutenberg Family
Ellen & Herb Brosbe
Karen Erlichman/Jana Rickerson
Susan Duhan Felix
Rabbi Steven Fisdel
Helene Fischman
Jan Taylor Friedman
Hudson/Schreiber Family
Elizheva Hurvich
Maurice Kamins
Myra Kaplan
Joan Kaye
Alison Jordan
Kariv Family
Elissa & Alan Kittner
Hilary Kushins/Scott Hersher
Jamie Luv
Michelle & David Plachte-Zuieback
Reinin/Platt Family
Robin Mencher/Matthew Dimond
Julie & Moshe Mitrani
Wendy Rosov/Peg Sandel
Shayla Ross
Danya Ruttenberg
Malka & Perry Scheinok
Jeanette Shelburne
Silicon Valley Fine Books
Singer/Batz Family
Rabbi Shula Stevens
Cathy Taylor
Naomi Teplow
Ray & Marilyn Weisberg
Weisberg/Brodie Family
Lily Yacobi
Rachel Zamore and Dave Cohen
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