Judaica Design
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Shabbat Candle Holders Silver Color Indigo
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Hanukkah Menorah Earth Colors
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Hanukkah Menorah Indigo Color
$300 – $330 This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Shabbat Candle Holders Gold
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Kiddush Cup Gold
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Passover Egg Holder Silver Set
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Shabbat Candle Holder Silver
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Kiddush Cup Silver
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Challah Board Made in Israel – Carob Wood
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Challah Board Olive Wood
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Passover Egg Holder Gold Set
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Challah Board Made in Israel – Mesquite Wood
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Passover Cup Set
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Shabbat Table Set Gold
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Challah Board Acacia Wood
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Shabbat Table Set Silver NEW
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Shabbat Table Set Silver
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Gold Tea Light Holders for Shabbat
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Silver Tea Light Holders for Shabbat
$145
My
Story.
Hi, I’m Lia Bruce, the body and salt behind SaltwareDesign. My professional path leads me through architecture studies at the Technion in Haifa, a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, and a master’s degree in Industrial Design at Bezalel Academy in Jerusalem. The combination of art, design, and eco living is expressed in my SaltwareDesign. My love affair with salt began as a child, inspired by my grandmother, who sewed salt into little cotton bags to be worn as protective amulets. As an artist I created installations with the raw material with a constant aspiration to give it a solid manifestation.
The groundbreaking technology that allowed her work to form the residual salt into such forms, textures, colors, and shapes is an integral part of her initiative of SaltwareDesign.
In 2015 Professor Daniel Mendler from the Institute of Chemistry at the Hebrew University answered a public call by the Israeli government for a practical solution to handle a vast amount of cooking salt that accumulates as a residue of the Dead Sea mining.
Professor Mendler and his team developed a sustainable technology that turns the salt into a robust, 100% green three dimensional object with no synthetic additives, durable to pressure and humidity, and manufactured in a very low energy consumption process.
As a designer,Bruce sought to merge salt’s scientific and technological challenges with its crucial significance in culture and found this life mission in the unique dead sea salts.
My interest in the mystical nature of salt grew as I collaborated with the Chemistry Institue at Hebrew university, which was looking for a way to reduce the environmental impact of salt mining in the Dead Sea. Combining creative impulse, engineering challenge, and my desire to heal our environment, I sought practical, innovative, and inspiring solutions. SaltwareDesign was born from this quest.
My Story.
Judaica, a term used to describe the ritual objects and artifacts associated with Jewish religious practice and culture, holds a unique place in the hearts and homes of Jewish people around the world. These items, ranging from menorahs to challah boards, not only serve a functional role in religious observance but also embody the rich history and artistic traditions of the Jewish people. This article describes in short the history of Judaica.
Unique Modern Judaica: Adaptation and Innovation
The 19th and 20th centuries saw a transformation in Judaica items, influenced by the Enlightenment and modernist movements. Synagogues began to commission unique, artistically significant Judaica pieces. One such example is the Judaica collection at the Jewish Museum in New York, which includes contemporary Kiddush cups, mezuzahs, and Shabbat candlesticks crafted by renowned artists.
A notable modern piece is the Hanukkah Lamp by Ludwig Wolpert, a Bauhaus-influenced design reflecting simplicity and functional beauty. This period also saw the production of commemorative Judaica items, such as the silverware created by Jewish artisans who survived the Holocaust, embodying resilience and memory.
Contemporary Innovative Judaica Designer
A contemporary and unique contribution to the world of Judaica design comes from SaltwareDesign, an Israeli designer’s studio that creates Judaica items using Dead Sea salt. This innovative approach merges traditional Jewish symbols with natural materials from a region of profound historical and religious significance.
Their collection includes candlesticks, Kiddush cups and menorahs crafted from pure Dead Sea salt, each piece showcasing the beauty of the mineral. These items not only serve a religious function but also act as Judaica art or designed pieces that celebrate the connection between the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.
The use of Dead Sea salt imbues these Judaica design items with a unique aesthetic and a deep symbolic resonance, reminding users of the ancient and enduring relationship between the Jewish faith and its historical roots. SaltwareDesign has an online Judaica store and its Judaica items are sold worldwide in Jewish museums stores.
FAQ
Are the products really made of pure salt?
Yes, the products are made of NaCl 100%pure Dead Sea salt.
I add natural pigments ,dried flowers or metal chips for decoration.
How come it is not melted?
Saltware is safe to exposure to heat and up to 75% humidity.
(It is important to keep the product in an environment up to that humidity degree).
This is thanks to its innovative processing.
I use eco- friendly sealer to give it extra protection from dirt.
Is Saltware breakable?
Yes, it is made of a natural mineral and may break like ceramics, glassware etc.
Since the processing is low- energy consuming ,there are no hot tempratures envolved which
makes it even more vulnerable then what it looks like. Handle with care !
How can I clean my product?
Saltware cannot be washed under flowing water or dishwasher.
For cleaning use soft dump cloth. Don’t scratch or use abrasive fabrics.
Only metal parts which can be separated, may be cleaned with warm (even hot) water.
Put the metal part in a bowl and pour hot water on it. Take out with a spoon (as the metal may become hot) and dry thoroughly with soft cloth or paper immediately after.
If the candles you have used have been dripping immensely, you can try putting the metal seats ONLY in freezer for couple of hours.
It helps detaching the wax from the metal. Use tooth stick or you finger tips. Make sure not to use sharp tools, as they would scratch the seats.
Do not put the candles on the salt-made parts-always use the metal seats.
What is the best way to keep my Saltware?
Saltware is safe to exposure of up to 75% humidity.
Beyond that it is better to keep it inside its original box.
Don’t worry – it won’t be melted even if it was exposed to higher humid level.
Just wipe the dew drops that may cling to its surface.
Nevertheless, if that occurs it means the humidity exceed 75% and it is advisable to keep it in a cabinet or in a box.
How to get stains off?
Since is is a pure clear white substance it can stained easily (just like white fabrics as cotton).
Most stains can be wiped off with soft dump cloth. Try to clean immediately after staining occurs.
Is it safe to use candles with the salt? Won’t it burn?
Salt does not burn or ignite. The cylinder shape candle holder will become pleasantly warm and may be touched -try it! You may find it even very pleasant during winter time 😊
Why do you recommend to use 100% beeswax candles?
Beeswax candles do not drip, do not soot, eco- friendly and don’t pollute.
They are better for your breathing and for the environment.
They will also keep the product cleaner and easier for taking care of.
