Giveaway!

Update:
Congrats to Richard H.of Winston Salem, NC, the winner of this menorah giveaway!

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.

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.

To win, simply leave a comment about what you think of the Gary Rosenthal Collection. Make sure to include your email so we can contact you if you win.

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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 random.org on June 30, 2011.

New Commissions

Every 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.

This unique award displays the first five notes of Shema Yisrael.  The different colors denote sharps and flats.

This spectacular piece was designed by one of our studio designer's Ned Drummond and is currently on display in our upstairs gallery as part of the Hiddur Mitzvah Center.  This steel, brass, pressed copper and fused glass menorah stands an impressive five feet tall atop a stone base.

Also designed by Ned for the upstairs gallery is this set of artistic sculptures that each stand about 2.5 feet tall.  The center one which features a Hamsa has already been sold to someone who fell in love with it while visiting the gallery.

We received a request for a large yad with enough glass that all the students in a class could work on in a Hiddur Mitzvah Project.  Framed and hung with a commemorative plaque it makes a very special and personal teacher's gift.  They liked it so much that this will become an annual project for them!

Gary Rosenthal's Hiddur Mitzvah Center

I know this blog has been quiet lately, but that doesn't mean we've been doing nothing here.  In addition to the studio gearing up for wedding season - we've created a really cool new shards holder - this past month has also seen the launch of Gary's new Hiddur Mitzvah Center.  The Hiddur Mitzvah Center is the Jewish component that grew out of the Arts Incubator, making use of our gallery and facility with that operation.

Saturday May 7th 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.

Sunday May 8th 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.

That afternoon was the art gallery opening for group show featuring Katherine Janus Kahn, Ronny Tabeka, and Gary.  The day ended with Mother's Day Alternative Program - "Keep the light alive." Generations creating their own family heirloom Shabbat candlesticks together.

Sunday May 15th We hosted an Artisites Guild for Judaic Art group show.

For lots more photos check out our facebook page and keep an eye out for an article in the next issue of Washington Jewish Week!

Special Passover Items

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.

 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!

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New Matzah Seder Plate

Just in time for Passover, introducing a Seder Plate unlike anything you have ever seen before!  Made entirely out of matzah, not only does it look great, it is made from renewable resources!  Using vegetable based glues and ink, this plate is also completely edible, allowing it to be a fully integrated part of your Passover.  If this new piece is successful - and how could it not be - we plan to develop an entire line of edible Judaica.  Let us know your thoughts!

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