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.

Ladies Watches

• Silver finish with mesh band: $45, 2 for $75
  
• Silver finish with black leather band: $45

• Gold finish with black leather band: Not available
• Bracelet watches no longer available
  NEW
• Smaller version of man's watch on left, watch face 7/8" diameter: $45

• 1 3/8" diam. $45.

The women's watches, 7/8" diameter, make a lovely gift for a Bat Mitzvah or for any woman, with a silver-finish metal bezel with a mesh band, or the new design with a two-tone bezel. Click on the thumbnail illustrations above to see enlarged pictures of these beautiful watches.

The man's watch, new women's watch and desk clock feature a star in the center which was created by Peggy from an element of the lettering she used in the letters on the watch face.

The watches have a year's guarantee and come with batteries. The battery is not guaranteed.

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"And you shall Teach your children."

Our original art mezuzot are decorated with an original collage design from decorative art papers, or show a dove or geometric design hand-colored in colored pencil.
This is another gift designed as a gift for teachers, but also is great for a housewarming or to give to a student going off to college. Each one is unique. A 3/4" x 4" plastic tube encloses the art work; adhesive on back attaches firmly to a metal or wooden doorpost.

New Life mezuza: $30
Special ones with larger design area $36

Kosher scrolls are sold separately, $28 each.
Quantity prices for teacher gifts available by request.
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The Tree of Life text, from the Book of Proverbs and referring to wisdom, is a Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift that grows with the child. This is the prayer said upon returning the Torah to the ark during services. It is a saying that inspires people of many religious traditions.

Tree of Life Screen Print (left); black ink on colored Canson paper
Choice of gray flannel or beige paper, 12 x 15": 40.00
On black backing in clear envelope, hanger on back

Tree of Life Multi-color (right)

NEW! acid-free mat and black frame 8x10": 45.00

Archival print on rag paper in a cream mat that matches the background color:
Matted, in clear envelope, 12.5" x 14.5": 60.00
Mat and black metal frame 12.5" x 14.5": 95.00

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: $40
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: $2 for a single card and envelope or 5 for $8
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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.

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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.

Our Torah Hamsa, a new item, is especially appropriate as a bar or bat mitzvah gift.

Hamsa print, matted: $36
Hamsa print, framed and matted: $70

School directors, call to ask about quantity orders.

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Peace Dove Hamsa

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. Giclée print with archival inks on rag paper.

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Hebrew/English Version

Hebrew Version

Teacher Coffee Mug

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.

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Psalm 150: Haleluyah

"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, visually expressing the flow of music and song. Giclée print with archival inks on rag paper.

• Brushed gold metal frame with red "cayenne" or yellow acid-free mat, 19 x 13.25", 100.00
• Matted with a red "cayenne" or yellow acid-free mat, 19 x 13.25," 70.00
  

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House Blessings Print

A blessing to grace a new home, to give for a wedding or anniversary, in appreciation. Five muted gemstone colors to choose from for the border: sapphire, amethyst, ruby, agate, jade.

• Giclée print, 8" x 10" print on backing in clear envelope, hanger on back: 30.00
  
• Matted in cream, 12.5" x 14.5" acid-free mat: 45.00
  
• Framed in 12.5" x 14.5" gold metal frame with cream, acid-free mat: 70.00

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Amethyst House Blessing

Torah Portion Scroll and Tallis Prints for Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah

Torah Portion Scroll

Give a personalized Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah gift. Your choice of a pasuk (verse) from the bar or bat mitzvah's Torah or Haftorah portion in Hebrew and/or English on the scroll with a dedication of the child's name and date in Hebrew and/or English.

• Matted in cream acid-free 12" x 9" mat: 65.00
• Framed in cream acid-free mat and 12" x 9" black metal frame: 95.00
• Mazel tov card inscribed with your message: 3.00

These prices include personalization.

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See also the Torah Hamsa for a bar or bas mitzvah gift.

Torah Portion Tallis Print

On this print your choice of pasuk is printed next to an image of a talli along with a dedication of the child's name and date in Hebrew and/or English.

Giclée print with archival ink and paper.

• Framed in black metal frame and cream acid-free mat, 11 x 14," 95.00
• Matted in cream acid-free mat, 11 x 14,": 65.00
• Mazel tov card inscribed with your message: 3.00

These prices include personalization.

You may commission a custom-painted print with a which matches the child's own tallis. The image will be hand-painted, then scanned and combined with the text.

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Tallis Print - Multicolor

Custom Tallis Print

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 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.

• Framed Baby Amulet, (as shown): $70.
• Baby Amulet, 10" x 13": $35
• Please specify for a boy or a girl.
  

Baby Amulet note cards at right come with a red ribbon knotted through the top of the card:

• $3.50 each or 4/$10
• $5 shipping charge for your card-only order.

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Custom Baby Naming Art

Peggy has created beautiful art from names. If you are interested in having her design such a piece for a baby gift, please contact her.

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New Gift for Children

Moon & Stars Night Lights

What could be a better gift for a child than this comforting night light? A nightly reminder of a far-away grandparent's love, an aunt or uncle's affection, calming nighttime fears with a whisper of "sweet dreams" when it is turned on. Or perhaps it is a grandparent who would love to receive one from a grandchild, to make it easier to get up during the night.

English only or English/Hebrew/Yiddish: $65.00 + $15 shipping & handling in US

INTRODUCTORY PRICE: $55 +$15 shipping & handling in US

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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. Giclée print with archival inks on rag paper.

Individual floral rings also available (shown at right):

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Single Ring "Ze dodi"

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.  Giclée print with archival inks on rag paper.

• Framed in wood with light brown acid-free mat, 16 x 20," 120.00
• Matted in light brown acid-free mat, 16 x 20," 65.00
• Framed in wood, 8 x 10," 70.00
• Matted in light brown acid-free mat, 12.5 x 14.5," 50.00

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To order, do not send credit card information by email, please phone 413-624-3204. Visa/Mastercard/Discover/American Express accepted. Payment welcome by check in U.S. funds. When you place your order, you'll be given the shipping cost for your order. Packages are shipped by Priority Mail or Express Mail (overnight). Massachusetts residents, please add 6.25% sales tax.
Call or email to place your order.

If you send your order by mail with a check, please include the following shipping costs:

Peggy H. Davis Calligraphy
Gan Eydn
Colrain, MA 01340

Phone: 413-624-3204

Fax: Please call us and ask us to turn on our fax machine.

Please phone or email to be certain that your order can be filled by the date required.