More thoughts on candlestick typology

  By Ruth Ellen Gruber The basis of this project is the collection of photographs of candlesticks on Jewish tombstones that I myself have taken, in Romania, Ukraine, Poland and elsewhere. These images show a vast range of artistry, skill and invention in the portrayal of the candlestick motif in denoting Jewish women. But they [...]

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New Page on Candlestick Typology

I just want to attention anyone reading this blog to a new permanent page I have created called “Candle Types,” on the typology of candlesticks on tombstones. I have posted representative pictures of various types of candlesticks. They range from what I would call “classic” Shabbos candles — two matched candles in individual candle-holders — [...]

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