tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67103619420773772032024-03-05T21:42:48.753-05:00The FOG BlogThe Gary Rosenthal Collection is pleased to be an active part of the community. Through this blog we hope to share our current activities as well as provide a place for feedback from those we have been involved with in the past.Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-80325660329035046782012-10-22T13:30:00.000-04:002012-10-22T13:30:29.426-04:00Art for Good: The Gary Rosenthal CollectionDid you see the Beltway Beat last month? If you're not around Baltimore, probably not - but if you did, you probably saw a great little article about Gary! If you missed it, check it out below:<br />
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By Vanessa Mallory Kotz<br />
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<a href="http://www.collectgaryrosenthal.com/">Gary Rosenthal</a>’s
colorful menorahs, mezuzahs and Kiddush cups can be found on the desks
of former presidents, in the homes of famous actors and in the palaces
of kings. These carefully wrought copper, brass, steel and brilliant
fused glass objects are given as gifts to friends and family and custom
made for synagogues and community centers around the world.<br />
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A native of the D.C. area, Rosenthal started out as a sculptor and “a
bit of a pyromaniac,” which naturally lead to his life’s work as a glass
maker. Over time, he developed a successful business founded on the
principles of social responsibility and community-building. His work
“doesn’t just hang over a sofa,” he says. It’s “holding a prayer.” <br />
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His art-making is inspired by the concept of the Hiddur mithzvah, which
means to beautify a good deed or blessing. By creating fine objects to
be used in Jewish rituals, Rosenthal and his staff hope to make
holidays, getting married and moving into a new home even more special.<br />
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Rosenthal has been a force in the Washington area community since the
1970s, participating in community projects that have raised funds for
breast cancer and autism awareness and other charities. His internship
program has tutored hundreds of local high school and community college
students in the skills of welding, creative expression and confidence.
Most of these students have gone on to college and successful careers.<br />
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Read the rest of article <a href="http://www.bizlinc.net/monicaboland/Newsletters.aspx?Newsletter=1224&Article=3">here</a>.<em><br /></em>Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-9263416549295756202012-10-18T16:16:00.003-04:002012-10-18T16:16:43.926-04:00Keeping the Faith: Montgomery MagazineLocal fans, have you picked up the September/October issue of <a href="http://montgomerymag.com/archives/2503">Montgomery Magazine</a> yet? If you did, you'll find this fantastic article about Gary and the Collection!<br />
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<em>By</em> <strong>Pamela Schipper</strong> | <em>Photography by</em> <strong>Hilary Schwab</strong><br />
<strong>Gary Rosenthal has been the leader in contemporary Judaic art for more than 35 years.</strong> But he says that “<a href="http://www.collectgaryrosenthal.com/" target="_blank" title="The Gary Rosenthal Collection">The Gary Rosenthal Collection”</a>
applies more to his people than his art. “We work as a team here,” he
explains, to create his handmade mixed media pieces. “It takes a
community. ‘The Gary Rosenthal Collection’ is not about my work. It’s
about my people.”<br />
Today, Gary employs about a dozen artists and artisans,
administrators and shipping professionals at his large, limited
production workshop in Kensington. When he comes up with a new idea for a
traditional item like a Seder plate, mezuzah, menorah or even wedding
keepsake, he describes it in words to his team. Then they work the idea
together to create a new yet functional take on a spiritual mainstay.<br />
“I have lots of people who are expert at what they do,” Gary says.
“So the people here who do glass, they do glass better than I would do
it; the people who do metal, do metal better than I would. You know, I
started off and I trained everybody, but then they specialized. By
pushing them to do things that I think of—I’ll have an idea and say,
‘Can you do this?’—they do it and they get good at it.”<br />
His pieces are known for their brilliant fused glass set against copper, brass and steel.<br />
Suzanne Gartner, glass studio manager, and Aselin Lands, glass artist
assistant, together mix recipes of recycled glass, frit and confetti
into multicolored masterpieces. On some of these glass pieces, artist
Sarah Matas delicately silkscreens Hebrew letters in 24-karat gold.<br />
In another area of the studio, the metal components of Gary’s pieces
are being prepared. The machine shop manipulates metal into the shapes
needed. Bill Bradshaw creates specially designed machines and tools.
John Linder, who is autistic, uses his singular focus to cut, bend and
fold metal with precision and safety. Pelayo Lopez, hired through CASA
De Maryland, works in the welding shop, using a torch to fuse pieces of
metal together. Sparks often fly!<br />
In the administrative wing, Webmaster and Marketing Director Hamilton
Whitney gets the word out about new creations and popular standbys.
Nearby, Tim Welsh, who is also autistic, does beautiful metal weaving.<br />
At the loading dock, Nick Stanford, the shipping manager, works to
mail pieces across the United States and internationally—no small job.
Every U.S. president since Jimmy Carter has something from The Gary
Rosenthal Collection, as do foreign dignitaries and celebrities like
Bette Midler, Ben Stein and Henry Winkler.<br />
Gary’s mother, Ann Rosenthal, was surprised at Gary’s talent and
interest in art. She gave him piano lessons when he was a child, but
says “I would have given him art lessons if I had known.”<br />
<strong>Lighting the Fire</strong><br />
Gary fell in love with torch work as a teen when he helped his father
with the family’s stove and refrigerator repair business in D.C. His
interest in art, though, came later when he was majoring in Industry and
Labor Relations at Cornell University.<br />
“I graduated from college in 1976. But I had already been welding and I was selling things in 1974,” Gary explains.<br />
“I was lucky. … I was self-taught but as soon as I got started, people wanted to buy what I made. It was unbelievable.”<br />
Years later, he showed his work to an art professor at Cornell. The
professor panned it but then told Gary it would “‘sell like crazy.’”<br />
It has. Gary thinks that being selftaught has made him more tied into
his audience. Plus, he puts himself into his work—and he’s a man who
really cares.<br />
“My work speaks to people. It always has. It’s from inside of me. It’s the emotion, the spirit,” he says.<br />
“My work isn’t complicated. I don’t have lots of hidden messages in
my stuff. I just make things that people like, that people want to buy.
And then I’m lucky in that I have an MBA, because it’s the business side
of things that’s so important as well.”<br />
Gary’s mother Ann, who volunteers at the studio and accompanies Gary
to art shows and his many community-based art projects, agrees. “He has a
real business sense that some of these other artists in New York (at
the New York International Gift Fair) don’t have. Their stuff is
beautiful but it doesn’t sell.”<br />
“We just run a nice business making things that people like,” Gary says. “It happens to be Jewish art.”<br />
But that’s only part of the story.<br />
<br /><em>This story was published in the September/October 2012 issue of </em>Montgomery Magazine.</blockquote>
For the rest of the article, head on over to <a href="http://montgomerymag.com/archives/2503">Montgomery Magazine</a>. <br />
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You might remember not too long ago we introduced the A48D limited edition menorah dreidel combo. It became our fastest selling item ever and of the 500 made, fewer than fifty are left. It's all but guaranteed that these last few will be snatched up by the end of the year so now's your last chance to get your hands on one. Because of the A48D's popularity, we're introducing a new limited edition combo piece, featured below. 1,000 of these will be made and each will be signed and numbered.<br />
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These Tzedakah boxes on a base were specially created for this event but I have the feeling that other people are going to like them too!<br />
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Click <a href="http://collive.com/show_news.rtx?id=20296&alias=baltimore-yeshiva-gala-dinner">here</a> for more pics from the dinner including more of Gary's awards being given out.Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-83913044979406377202012-05-22T15:42:00.001-04:002012-05-22T15:42:27.816-04:00Stained Windows get New LifeThis post is a long time coming - I've been meaning to share this great story with you for a while but it always seemed to be on the bottom of my to-do list until now. A few months ago we were contacted by Agudas Achim in Austin Texas. Their synagogue was undergoing a huge renovation but unfortunately the demolition included some classic stained glass windows. As a way to preserve the windows and incorporate them into the new building, the congregation commissioned us to create mezuzot for every doorway in the new building, using the glass from the old windows. The results were truly unique and special - you can see them below being hung as part of a special mezuzah hanging day!<br />
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<br />Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-45025130614726663162012-03-29T17:18:00.001-04:002012-03-29T17:18:42.338-04:00A Custom Photo Frame Filled with LoveA customer sent us this great photo of a custom frame we made for them in use.<br />
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<br />Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-15739841631170793372012-03-01T15:55:00.000-05:002012-03-01T15:55:48.912-05:00Ross Shalom Chapel<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ross-Shalom-Chapels/284606198219486">Ross Shalom Chapels</a> is a Jewish funeral home that shares space with a Christian funeral home, operating opposite hours from each other. During their open hours the place needed to have more of a Jewish touch so the owner commissioned Gary to create an eternal light as well as a Shofar stand for them. Check out these photos of the fantastic pieces Gary hand delivered to them!<br />
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<br />Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-64038456674830291232012-02-29T14:26:00.001-05:002012-02-29T14:26:24.806-05:00Featured Artist at Gallery JudaicaAre you in the LA area? One of our stores there, <a href="http://www.galleryjudaica.com/">Gallery Judaica</a>, is showcasing Gary as the <a href="http://blog.galleryjudaica.com/2012/02/featured-artist-gary-rosenthal.html">featured artist on their blog</a> right now. Stop on in if you want to let them know how much you admire Gary's work!<br />
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Gary Rosenthal's artwork will never disappoint and knowing that each piece is individually handmade and unique just makes it all the more special.</blockquote>Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-89109435267496394942012-02-27T17:21:00.002-05:002012-02-27T17:21:48.390-05:00New Work for Spring 2012If you were at the NYIGF this past month you saw some great new pieces Gary had with him. He left the show with some solid hits and some great ideas for new work - we're always taking your feedback and putting it into new designs! We're also hard at work developing a line of wedding keepsakes that I think you're all going to really love. Some of them are online already with the rest of the <a href="http://www.collectgaryrosenthal.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=26&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=39">new work</a>.<br />
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The new catalog is at the printer's right now and should be going out by the end of the week. All of the new work is on our website and if you hop on over to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.437883179955.58919.13962899955&type=1">facebook page</a> you can see an album featuring the new items.<br />
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Check out a preview below!<br />
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<br />Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-56277092158400255022011-12-19T14:03:00.001-05:002011-12-19T14:03:07.423-05:00Some Photos of GaryRemember the <a href="http://friendsofgary.blogspot.com/2011/12/magical-menorahs-maryland-life-magazine.html">Maryland Life article</a>? Cory Donovan, who took the photographs for the article, has some more photos from the shoot up on his <a href="http://corydonovan.com/2011/12/gary-rosenthal-for-maryland-life-magazine/">blog</a>. Check them out to see some great pictures of Gary!<br />
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<br />Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-90738224139267945862011-12-12T10:42:00.001-05:002011-12-12T10:42:22.860-05:00The Jackson Sun: Dreidel: This Toy Stands the Test of Time<a href="http://www.jacksonsun.com/article/20111210/LIFESTYLE/112100309">The Jackson Sun</a> has a great article about the history of the Dreidel and mentions Gary's work specifically.<br />
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<i></i><center><i>David Cohen shares his collection of dreidels in preparation for Hanukkah. / AARON HARDIN/The Jackson Sun</i></center></h6>
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Dreidels, like menorahs, can be considered works of art. Collectors can
find dreidels made to look like carousels, ballerinas, musical
instruments and other items. Children can get dreidels to match their
interests or hobbies.<br />
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"I have a Gary Rosenthal dreidel," Cohen said. "Rosenthal is a highly
recognized artist who works in metals. I have one of his dreidels. It's
not meant to be used, but enjoyed as a work of art." </blockquote>Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-55535818810097757512011-12-07T10:23:00.001-05:002011-12-07T10:26:23.843-05:00Mezuzahs, Mitzvahs & Magic (December KOL Temple B'nai Shalom)Just came across this <a href="http://www.tbs-online.org/listings/rabbi-study/mezuzahs-mitzvahs-magic-december-kol/">wonderful writeup</a> about one of Gary's <a href="http://hiddurmitzvah.org/">Hiddur Mitzvah Projects</a>. I don't think we've ever had a negative response to the program, but it's great to see an especially positive reaction like this. The program really is great and we are glad to be able to offer it to people like these post-confirmation students.<br />
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Sometimes a project or a class goes just perfectly, it is everything
you hoped and planned it would be, and it feels almost magical. And so
it was at Post-Confirmation on November 20. Every year we receive a
grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, and over the
years we have used it for incredible projects and improvements to our
Religious School, including our Jewish movie library, our
Confirmation/Post-Confirmation trip to New York, and our curriculum
writing project. As we applied for the grant for this year, I knew I
wanted to do a project with Jewish artist Gary Rosenthal, and so we
decided to bring him in to speak with our Post-Confirmation students and
to work with them to make mezuzot for their dorm rooms as they go off
to college.<br />
The class was amazing! I am often weary of meeting authors or
musicians or artists whose work I really enjoy for fear they will not be
who I hoped they would be, and then I am not able to enjoy their work
as much. I have always loved Gary Rosenthal’s work and I can tell you
he is who I hoped he would be and more! He is a true mensch! He spoke
to our students about why he chose to be an artist and how he became a
Jewish artist. He told them how he uses his art to enable him to do
mitzvot and live his Jewish values. And he encouraged them to find
their passion and use it to leave the world better than they found it.<br />
After speaking to our students, Gary helped them to create a glass
mosaic which will be placed into a metal mezuzah casing that he made. I
was so impressed by the effort and care all our students put into their
pieces. They were all as unique and beautiful as the people who made
them. In addition we were able to make a few extra mezuzot to auction
off at our next temple fundraiser, and Gary has also agreed to donate a
piece for the auction as well!<br />
Sometimes a project or a class goes just perfectly, it is everything
you hoped and planned it would be, and it feels almost magical. And so
it was at Post-Confirmation on November 20. Here’s to many more magical
moments!<br />
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<em><strong>B’Shalom,</strong></em><br />
<em><strong>Rabbi Nyer</strong></em></blockquote>Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-90086914532159605372011-12-01T10:40:00.001-05:002011-12-01T10:43:19.426-05:00Magical Menorahs - Maryland Life Magazine Article<div id="lead">
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The menorahs in Gary Rosenthal’s Judaica-filled studio are a feast for
the eyes. Intricate curls of copper and brass twist like branches around
triangles of mosaic glass. The metal sprouts into flowers, leaves, and
even a treble clef as it winds its way up the candelabrum. On one piece,
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These aren't your bubbe’s menorahs.<br />
“When I started 35 years ago, there was just no such thing as
contemporary Jewish art,” Rosenthal explains while leading me on a tour
of his Kensington studio. “So I told myself, ‘I'll create Jewish art,
but also a true piece of art.’”<br />
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Today, the effort, which Rosenthal summarizes as “contemporary style
rooted in tradition,” has bloomed into a thriving business. Located in
the Howard Avenue Antiques District, his studio is a two-floor operation
where a dozen or so artisans buzz in a flurry of design, glass cutting,
and welding.</blockquote>
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Check out the <a href="http://www.marylandlife.com/articles/magical-menorahs/index.html">full article</a> for more!Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-22584980476471745072011-11-22T10:09:00.001-05:002011-11-22T10:18:29.256-05:00Gary Rosenthal Collection Named CSAAC Employer of the Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="style1">We at the Gary Rosenthal Collection are privileged to have the
opportunity to work with <a href="http://csaac.org/">CSAAC</a> (Community Services for Autistic Adults
and Children). We currently employ two individuals with autism, Tim and
John, who excel at every task they are responsible for here. Their
service is invaluable and they have directly contributed in the
manufacturing of our very popular collection of woven Judaica.</span><br />
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<span class="style1">We were recently honored to be named Employer of the Year for CSAAC and took the opportunity to get a group photo of the full GRC crew, including Tim and John. Tim is holding the award plaque and John is on the far right of the photo.</span><br />
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<span class="style1">In the photos below, Tim is working on packaging
glasses he has dyed that will be part of a Jewish wedding ceremony while
John weaves copper strips that will become mezuzot like the one
pictured.</span><br />
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<a href="http://www.jewishledger.com/2011/10/renowned-judaica-artist-turns-mitzvot-into-works-of-art/">The Jewish Ledger </a>has a wonderful article about Gary and his work, in conjunction with the festival.<br />
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Rosenthal may be among the most recognized Judaica artists working
today. His tzedakah boxes and menorahs have been presented to Presidents
Carter, Clinton, and Bush pater, and to celebrities Bette Midler, John
Travolta, Tony Randall, and Itzhak Perlman.<br />
But it is his community involvement and tikkun olam that he hopes to be
remembered for. Since 2004, he has focused on turning his business into
what he has called “a community-service machine based on art.”<br />
“I’ve always been interested in tikkun olam, since I was in college,”
Rosenthal says. “I think of myself as a social activist who happens to
be a sculptor. I feel lucky that, as my art developed and I developed a
following and started to earn a living from selling my art, it gave me a
platform for the social activism.”</blockquote>
Check out the full article <a href="http://www.jewishledger.com/2011/10/renowned-judaica-artist-turns-mitzvot-into-works-of-art/">here</a>!Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-47604532394300191872011-11-04T13:51:00.002-04:002011-11-04T13:51:48.082-04:00The Past Couple MonthsI realize it has been a little while since you've heard from us here and
I wanted to make sure you didn't think we'd gone away! Though the past
couple months have been busy for us, we haven't necessarily been busy
with things other people would find all that interesting. Mostly we
have been busy gearing up production to be ready for the Hanukkah rush
which is now upon us!<br />
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October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we once again had a good number of participants hold <a href="http://www.glassribbon.com/">Glass Ribbon Projects </a>which
is wonderful! If you haven't heard about our program you should really
check it out. It is a FREE community arts project that benefits those
with breast cancer and we have heard from numerous participants that it
really is a very meaningful as well as enjoyable experience. It doesn't
have to be October for you to plan an activity - it could make a
wonderful Hanukkah program or Mother's Day idea as well!<br />
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As I said, and you are probably fully aware, the Hanukkah rush has
already started. With that in mind, we've made available a great
selection of one-of-a-kind items and discontinued items at great
prices. Whether you're looking to stock your shelves with unique items,
or find a perfect gift for that certain someone, check out our Hanukkah
Super Sale - quantities are limited (many are truly one-of-a-kind
items) and going fast!<br />
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Finally, a bit of sad news. One of our top notch designers, <a href="http://maneatingflower.com/">Ned</a>,
has decided to move on and take another job elsewhere. She brought a
lot of great ideas to the team and helped design some of our most
popular new items. If you have seen any of our pieces with embossed
copper or puzzle glass (our new best selling <a href="http://www.collectgaryrosenthal.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=684&category_id=26&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=39">A53</a>
has both), you have seen her work. She will be missed but we are busy
finding others who can fill her shoes and add even more great ideas to
the team.<br />
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As always, don't hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, or ideas - we're always glad to talk!Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-8112211688045428312011-09-07T16:30:00.000-04:002011-09-07T16:30:54.467-04:00Happy to be of Service We are regularly asked to create custom commission pieces such as Tzedakah boxes for Synagogues, or Mezuzot for sanctuary doors. We're always glad to hear back from the recipients of these special items, especially when they are as positive as this:<br />
<blockquote>I just wanted to let you know that I received the box and it is just AMAZING!!! Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! We are so happy with the finished product! I am so excited for the kids to see it this Friday when we are going to have them present it to the Temple Brith Achim congregation during the Religious School Welcome Back service! Your work is absolutely beautiful and we are proud to be giving this gift to the congregation from our confirmation class. We have a terrific, visible place picked out for it in a niche next to the sanctuary doors. Thanks for everything and it was a pleasure working with you!!</blockquote>Do you need any custom artwork? Check out a few of the <a href="http://www.collectgaryrosenthal.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=28&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=39">things we have done in the past</a> and let us know what we can do for you!Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-5916965147220667122011-09-06T16:58:00.000-04:002011-09-06T16:58:49.101-04:00CatalogJust a quick update - the new catalog is at the printer's but you can view it online before it hits the streets later this month!<br />
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</span></div><blockquote><div class="text"><span data-jsid="text">Three of the strongest and most positive forces</span> to be presented in a series of exhibitions at the Howard Avenue Arts Incubator Gallery. We invite professional and amateur photographers to submit images to one, two, or all three of this powerful series.</div><div class="text">Awards include cash, and publication in a commemorative anthology of the three shows.</div></blockquote>Visit <a href="http://artincubator.org/competitions.html">http://artincubator.org/competitions.html</a> for full details!Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-67970115535347703082011-06-13T14:11:00.001-04:002011-06-30T16:16:45.905-04:00Giveaway!<b>Update:</b><br />
<b>Congrats to Richard H.of Winston Salem, NC, the winner of this menorah giveaway!</b><span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;"></span><br />
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If you're reading this blog you obviously enjoy the Gary Rosenthal Collection's work, and if you're like most people, you enjoy getting something for free. Therefore, to thank you for being fans, we've got a special menorah to give away today! Not everything we make here ends up going into production, simply because we make way too many different pieces! No need to just let those prototypes sit on the shelf though.<br />
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Here's a nice little menorah, perfect for a wedding gift. It's not going to be put into productions so this one is truly one of a kind.<br />
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The fine print: Giveaway open to all residents of the 48 Contiguous United States and DC, 18 or older, excluding employees and immediate family of The Gary Rosenthal Collection. One standard entry per person plus five optional entries. ARV of prize $100. Winner will be chosen using <a href="http://random.org/">random.org</a> on June 30, 2011.Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com77tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-79522928837378172692011-06-01T15:50:00.000-04:002011-06-01T15:50:56.722-04:00New CommissionsEvery now and then we get a request from someone to create something truly unique for them which always leads to something pretty cool. I'd like to share a few we've done in recent months here at the studio. If you are interested in a special piece like this don't hesitate to contact us.<br />
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This unique award displays the first five notes of Shema Yisrael. The different colors denote sharps and flats.<br />
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This spectacular piece was designed by one of our studio designer's <a href="http://maneatingflower.com/about.html">Ned Drummond </a>and is currently on display in our upstairs gallery as part of the <a href="http://hiddurmitzvah.org/hmcenter.html">Hiddur Mitzvah Center</a>. This steel, brass, pressed copper and fused glass menorah stands an impressive five feet tall atop a stone base.<br />
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<strong>Saturday May 7th</strong> was a lively arts Havdalah service with Rabbi David Shneyer followed by music, art, and conversation. The art on the walls provided a great backdrop and those there really enjoyed themselves as Gary and others danced their way around the room.<br />
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<strong>Sunday May 8th</strong> began with an open house class activity. Parents and students from Am Kolel in Beallsville went through the process of creating a sculpture out of raw material from start to finish, ending with custom piece of their own. This is an activity that we hope to have regularly scheduled through the Hiddur Mitzvah Center. If you are interested, give us a call at 301-493-5577 to plan out an activity.<br />
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That afternoon was the art gallery opening for group show featuring <a href="http://hiddurmitzvah.org/katherinekahn.html">Katherine Janus Kahn</a>, <a href="http://hiddurmitzvah.org/ronnnytabeka.html">Ronny Tabeka</a>, and <a href="http://hiddurmitzvah.org/gary.html">Gary</a>. The day ended with Mother's Day Alternative Program - "Keep the light alive." Generations creating their own family heirloom Shabbat candlesticks together.<br />
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<strong>Sunday May 15th</strong> We hosted an <a href="http://www.artsitesjudaica.org/">Artisites</a> Guild for Judaic Art group show.<br />
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For lots more photos check out our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/garyrosenthalcollection?sk=photos">facebook page</a> and keep an eye out for an article in the next issue of <a href="http://washingtonjewishweek.com/">Washington Jewish Week</a>!Gary Rosenthalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11860415815983745045noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6710361942077377203.post-20608547427590933652011-04-01T12:27:00.001-04:002011-04-01T12:27:52.241-04:00Special Passover Items<span class="style1"></span><br />
<div class="contentdescription">With Passover coming up, we've dug deep into the back shelves and storage and searched through the designers' shelves. We've come up with a selection of unique Passover items. Some are Gary Rosenthal antiques that had been long forgotten, others were never put into production. Whether they were discontinued to make room for new items or deemed to expensive or unique to put into production, these items are all special. If you're looking for something really cool for this Passover, you're sure to find something here. Some of the old items have a few minor imperfections and are sold as is, but you won't find any junk here! Older Seder Plates that originally had glass cups will be sent with copper cups unless otherwise pictured as we no longer have glass cups. </div><div class="contentdescription"> There are limited quantities of all these items and most of them are one of a kind, so get what you like before it's gone! </div><br />
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