| Understanding what Judaica is important, before | | | | alloyed with other metals to provide it stability and |
| knowing their significance. Judaica is anything that | | | | ductility. To reduce casting problems and increasing |
| pertains to the Jewish religion- objects, art, literature, | | | | resistance to tarnish while in the process of |
| music and even recipes that are particular to the rituals | | | | manufacturing, silver is sometimes mixed with other |
| in Judaism. Judaism is one of the oldest religions in the | | | | metals like zinc, platinum and boron. |
| world with its center in Jerusalem but through the | | | | The preferred metal is silver though there are objects |
| global spread of its followers, it has its branches in all | | | | crafted in gold and other precious metals with precious |
| parts of the world. | | | | and semi precious stones studded. Sotheby has a |
| These sophisticated art pieces which have been | | | | separate auction for Judaica objects, due to the |
| handcrafted in modern and traditional designs. Most of | | | | intense popularity as objects of religious interest and |
| the sculptural Hanukiahs depict different figurines while | | | | collectibles. |
| the common thread is that all have Eight Candles to | | | | Most of the objects are handcrafted in Filigree and |
| celebrate the eight nights of Hanukkah. | | | | hammering out designs in metal. The traditional designs |
| More than that Judaica also includes wine decanters, | | | | include bunches of grapes, city of Jerusalem, Hebrew |
| Etrong boxes, Hanukahs, honey dishes, jewelry, | | | | sacred words, symbols and flora. There are many |
| Besamim sculptures, Yad torah pointers, liquor cups, | | | | people whose love for Judaica makes them collectors |
| menorahs, candlesticks, Mezuzzot and other objects | | | | of this rare art. |
| that are used in the religious activities. Antique Judaica | | | | Most of the antique pieces of Judaica date back to |
| are much in demand due to their beauty and | | | | the 16th to 19 th. century, and have survived the |
| sacredness. Although the authentic antiques may be | | | | ravages of time, making them even more precious |
| out of reach of common man, there are many replicas | | | | than ever before. The sanctity and reverence of |
| available. | | | | these objects has increased over time while modern |
| Sterling silver is used to craft innumerable objects in | | | | replicas have flooded the market. With highly skilled |
| Judaica. It is an alloy that has 92.5% pure silver and | | | | sculptors, these affordable silver objects can be |
| 7.5% copper and measured as 925 for purity. Silver by | | | | bought easily, either the internet or around your homes. |
| itself is too soft to make large objects and thus is | | | | |