THE GOLEM COLLECTION
Jerusalem Tiles www.etsy.com/shop/Jerusalemtile has just presented their new line of miniature figurines called The GOLEM Collection. These will make a perfect gift for Hanukkah, Bar and Bat Mitzvot, Weddings and more. What a great opportunity to start your own Jewish Heirloom Collection!
Twenty years from now, you will proudly display your “vertical” collection and tell your grandchildren how you got started way back in 2016.
So where does this idea originate?
Legend says that the Golem is a creature made out of clay into which life has been injected by magical means. The Hebrew word golem means something incomplete or unfinished, as in the verse (Psalms 139:16) referring to the human embryo: “Thy eyes did see My unfinished substance (golmi).
In a Talmudic passage (Sanhedrin 65b) it is stated that the Babylonian teacher Rava (fourth century CE) created a man and sent him to Rabbi Zera who tried to converse with him but when he saw that the man could not speak he said: “You belong to that crew (of the magicians), go back to dust.”
The passage continues that the two third-century Palestinian teachers Rabbi Haninah and Rabbi Oshea, with the aid of the Sefer Yetzirah (Book of Creation) created a calf every eve of the Sabbath which they ate on the Sabbath. This passage implies that the Rabbis brought these creatures into being by white magic in which, as it was later spelled out, divine names, the creative powers in the universe, were utilized.
The miniature Golem Collection has created an adorable, elf-like clay creature. Its legendary, fabled, anthropomorphic, hand-crafted design, is waiting for you, to be your beloved fantasy, and enchanting guardian. Aside from being a hot, iconic and magical minion-like one-of-a-kind figurine, this individually sculpted, mystical and mythical protector, will become your memorable good luck talisman, revered for its storied, and poetic charm. It will grace your garden, kitchen counter, or desk top. What a uniquely enthralling gift to give to a friend and loved one. Every Golem is fired twice, glazed and hand-decorated, to last a lifetime, indoors or out. Inside the Golem, the artist has created a “secret” place into which you can insert a small piece of paper for: a prayer, a wish, a note to God, whatever you decide to write.
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The miniature GOLEM is an adorable, elf-like clay creature. Its legendary, fabled, anthropomorphic, hand-crafted design, is waiting for you, to be your beloved fantasy, and enchanting guardian. In Medieval times, it was created to protect a Jewish community, as in the famous Golem of Prague.
Aside from being a hot, iconic and magical one-of-a-kind figurine, this individually sculpted, mystical and mythical protector, will become your memorable good luck talisman, revered for its storied, and poetic charm. It will grace your garden, kitchen counter, or desk top. What a uniquely enthralling gift to give to a friend and loved one. Every Golem is fired twice, glazed and hand-decorated, to last a lifetime, indoors or out. Inside the Golem, the artist has created a “secret” place into which you can insert a small piece of paper, a prayer, a wish, a note to God, whatever you decide to write.
Each one of my figures is hand crafted, one of a kind. You don’t want to miss out on this HOT miniature. Legend says it will watch over you, your family, your garden and your house!
Upon ordering, you will receive one GOLEM, already carefully wrapped and placed in a special gift box, along with an official “Letter of Authenticity”. You may choose a number of variations both in COLOR, SYMBOLS and WORD.
Each GOLEM is uniquely made by the artist, signed and numbered on the bottom. No two are exactly alike. Put it on your desk, next to your computer for a warm welcome or in the kitchen window to look at while doing dishes. These GOLEMs are waiting for you to give them a great home with you or gifted to someone you love.
As each piece of art is hand sculptured, not from a mold, and individually painted, and made with love and care, your GOLEM will look similar, but have its own “personality”.
The new GOLEM Collection for 2017 will be “coming to life.” Each year will showcase a new “design feature.” Begin your collection now, before 2016 runs out! The 2016 Collection will be signed, numbered and secretly carved into the design.