Gifts of Meaning

Afikomen Wrappers

Designed as a gift for teachers, this is a gift just right for your seder hosts, parents or friends as well.

The text from the hagaddah, in Hebrew and English, says, "You shall teach your child on that day, saying: 'All of this is because of that which G-d did for me when I went out of Egypt.'" It is sized to wrap half of either a square matzah or a larger shmura matzah.

Screenprinted on unbleached cotton, 21" x 21." It comes in a plastic zipper bag for storage.
$22 each. Quantity prices available by request.

The Tree of Life text, from the Book of Proverbs and referring to wisdom, makes a great Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift as this is the prayer said upon returning the Torah to the ark during services. "It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it. Its ways are ways of pleasantness. All its paths are peace." Peggy has also adapted this design as a customized Baby-Naming Print

Tree of Life, screenprinted in black on tan, beige, heather blue or heather grey Canson paper:

• 12" x 15" print packaged on black foam core in acetate envelope, $40 each.
• Framed in black metal $90
• This print may be personalized by hand on the bottom with up to three lines of text; $30.

Tree of Life Giclée print with colored leaves and cream background:

• 12" x 15" packaged on black foam core in acetate envelope, $50 each.
• Framed in black metal with matching cream colored mat, $100
• This print may be personalized in a coordinated font on the bottom with up to five lines of text for $40 charge which includes the larger frame size.

Quantity prices available by request.
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Give Her Due Credit

"Give her due credit for her achievement..." is from the Book of Proverbs, the last verse of the section called "Eshet Khayil." This print is often given as a gift for a Bat Mitzvah, to a woman who has earned a degree or professional status, reached a milestone birthday, or just to express appreciation.

The print, 10 x 12," is printed in dark red ink on ivory paper and matted in dark red: $35
Framed in gold metal frame with dark red mat: $80
It may be personalized on the bottom with up to 15 words; $15 typeset, $25 hand-lettered.
"Give Her Due Credit" notecards: $1.50 for a single card and envelope or 5 for $7
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One Who Teaches

One Who Teaches bookbag (above): $22

One Who Teaches print:
Small size (5 1/2 x 7 1/2" mat opening): $35 matted, $70 with mat in brushed silver frame
Regular size (7 1/4 x 10 1/4" mat opening): $45 matted, $85 with mat in brushed silver frame

"One who teaches another's child Torah is regarded by the tradition as one who gave birth to the child."

This verse from the Talmud expresses not only appreciation of teachers, but the depth of meaning that their involvement in a child's life has for the child. This attractive print, shown on left, is often given to teachers by schools, or families of B'nei Mitzvah, in either the form of a bookbag or a matted print. The bookbag is screen-printed in magenta and dark green on natural canvas. The print at bottom left is a Digital Custom Print on archival paper. A typeset dedication can be added in one line to the bottom of the print for $15. A dedication of up to three lines can be typeset on a small rectangle and affixed to the mat below the art for $20.

The design shown on the right is a matted, handpainted print. It is on acid-free paper with extra space for a dedication, if desired, which is handlettered for an additional $25.

Bulk order pricing for all teacher prints is available to schools and synagogues.
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Hand-painted print: on acid-free paper, matted, 11 x 13." $55. Framed with brushed silver metal frame, $100.

Tree of Honor

Give special honor to a teacher. Students or colleagues autograph the curved lines in the treetop. Custom text on either side of tree trunk on this matted print, archival ink and paper, plus archival pen for signatures. Also available filled with leaves, no signature area.

Tree of Honor 8"x10 print with 12"x14" mat: $70. Framed $120.
Other sizes available, prices on request.

Hamsas

A popular symbol for good luck, the hamsa in Mediterranean folklore keeps away the "ayin hara," the evil eye. These matted prints are giclée prints, printed on rag paper which is specially treated for our archival inks. The colors are vivid. Mat colors may vary from those shown. Each matted print is enclosed in a sealed acetate envelope with a hanger on the back of the bag, ready to hang on the wall. Also available in brushed goldtone metal frame.

Hamsa print, matted: $30
Hamsa print, framed and matted: $65

School directors, call to ask about quantity orders.

The Priestly Blessings

This blessing from Numbers 6:24-6 is widely known among Jews and Christians. Give this print as a blessing for a home, a gift for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, a gift for a new child. It is part of the traditional blessing of the children on Friday evening.

Hebrew/English
7 x 5" in black or gilt frame $40
15 x 10 1/4" mat opening matted $80; mat and gilt frame $170

Hebrew only 12 x 9 1/4" mat opening: $75, mat and gilt frame $160

Other sizes available, prices on request.

The design at left or a custom design can be printed on coffee mugs.

By special order only. Call for order size requirements, color choices and pricing. Allow four weeks.

Psalm 150: Haleluhu

"Praise G-d with drums and dance, Praise G-d with strings and flute" from Psalm 150.

This digital print is reproduced from Peggy's colored pencil original. It may be personalized on the bottom. The matted print is 14.5 x 8.75" mat opening,"cayenne" color: $60 matted, $100 in brushed gold metal frame.

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Baby Naming Print

Quotation from Genesis, "I will bless you and your descendants will be as numerous as the stars of the sky and the sand upon the sea shore," with personalized text including the baby's Hebrew name and birth date in Hebrew and English.

Numbered edition, deep blue on white rag paper, 16" x 13".
Also available as a Digital Custom Print with additional personalization that could include the source of the baby's name.

Personalized Baby-Naming Certificate: $80 + $7 shipping
same print in matching white mat: $95 + $12 shipping
same matted print with brushed silver metal frame: $145 + $15 shipping

Please print this form, fill it out, and fax or mail it with your order.
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Baby Amulet

It's been a longstanding Jewish tradition to hang an amulet near a baby's bed, and Peggy's baby amulet is a popular baby gift. Its new design includes the blessings from the bris and naming ceremonies in Hebrew and English. The Hebrew blessings form the shape of the hand. The English translation, the Hebrew word "Shekhinah" (G-d's sheltering presence), the names of the four protective angels and qualities associated with them, surround the hand.

Jewish folk tradition has long used the hand shape among the Sephardim and the red color among the Ashkenazim to protect vulnerable individuals from the evil eye. The red illumination patterns (please click on the image to see the patterns in detail) come from medieval manuscripts. The amulet is printed by letterpress, which impresses the ink into the paper, giving the artwork a rich texture. The amulet is printed on a heavyweight, acid-free Mohawk Superfine paper stock and a red ribbon is included in the package. You may choose to attach the ribbon to the paper as a bow or to hang it on the wall, or to tie it on the baby's crib.

Many customers request a personalized amulet. The charge for handlettering, done in the upper right and left corners, is $25. It is done in red ink and can include any of the following: the child's English name, Hebrew name (name only or name +daughter/son of...), secular birth date, Hebrew birth date.

Baby Amulet, 10" x 13": $35. Please specify for a boy or a girl.
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Anniversary Gift Prints

"Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be" and "This is my beloved, this is my friend" inscribed in Hebrew and English within interlocking floral rings. Digitally printed on 100% rag paper with archival inks.

Matted in pale mint green, mat opening 12 3/4" x 8": $65
Mint green mat with brushed copper metal frame. $100
May be personalized with a dedication and custom mat with smaller opening to show dedication; add $35.

Individual circles also available (on right):
Copper metal frame, mint green mat 14" x 14": $95
Mint green mat 14" x 14": $60
Suede mat, no frame 7.5" x 7.5": $35

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Wedding Gift Prints

Apache Wedding Prayer

This blessing for a marriage is a popular reading at weddings. It makes an excellent wedding or anniversary gift.

8 x 10" print matted $50
8 x 10" print in wooden frame $70
10 x 14" print in 16 x 20" mat $80
10 x 14" print in 16 x 20" mat and wooden frame $120

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