ARTISAN GALLERY

Aimee Golant

Aimee Golant creates spiritual connection, hope, and healing  through ritual art.

Aimee is a sixth generation metal artist, a granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, and an interfaith advocate, originally from Los Angeles. Upon graduating from San Francisco State University, Aimee began her career as a metal artist, creating Judaica and jewelry. She exhibits and sells her unique metal art internationally.

Her art has been acknowledged in these humbling ways: endorsed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and by Pope Francis; voted “Best Jewish Artisan Craftsperson in San Francisco” from the readers of the J. Jewish News Weekly; inclusion of one of Aimee’s evocative mezuzahs in the Jewish Museum of New York’s permanent collection; created the mezuzah for the front entrance of the National Museum of American Jewish History; had one of her Barbed Wire Mezuzahs travel into space on two space shuttle missions; and, commissioned to create the crown for the Women’s Torah Project, one of the first documented Torahs scribed by a community of women from around the world.  

Aimee grew up, became a Bat Mitzvah and was confirmed at TIOH!  Now, she lives in San Francisco with her husband David Casella and son Kaleb.

Women in Kinship

  • The sterling silver shape and the focal garnet set in 22K gold are symbolic of women’s sacred space.  The necklace is dedicated to all people who have experienced sexual violence.

    50% Net Proceeds will be split between the Association of  Rape Crisis Centers in Israel and the Tel Aviv Sexual Assault Crisis Center.  Your gift, to yourself or a loved one, continues to give to others.   Each piece is hand made. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

    Because this piece benefits a specific, important charity, no proceeds will be received by TIOH upon its purchase.

  • $1,872.00

  • https://aimeegolant.com/product/women_in_kinship/

Chic-Let Star Heart Earrings – with Gem Dangle

  • These sweet pewter and silver Chic-Let Star-Heart Earrings are a perfect bat-mitzvah gift or Hanukkah gift for the younger generation or the young at heart. The ear-wires are silver, the oxidized charms are pewter, and the gem dangles are genuine semi-precious tones.  Each individual charm measures about 1″ x .5″.  Different colors of gem dangles are available, contact for customization, shown with genuine pearl.

  • $75.00

  • https://aimeegolant.com/product/chic-let-star-heart-earrings-with-gem-dangle/

Priestly Blessing Bracelet – Large Cuff -Sterling Silver

Shaddai Window Pendant Silver

  • The silver Shaddai Window Pendant rests on a durable yet delicate silver chain. The window design is reminiscent of Shinto gates. The Windows Series symbolizes oneness. The Shaddai Window pendant emphasizes the idea of God’s protection. This piece makes a great Bar-Mitzvah or Bat-Mitzvah, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift.

  • $110.00

  • https://aimeegolant.com/product/shaddai-window-pendant-silver/

Mezuzah Aviva Center Pewter

  • The original silver mezuzah was commissioned to honor one of the first female cantors in Los Angeles – TIOH’s Cantor Emerita Aviva Rosenbloom. The high quality pewter replicas are for sale and a 10% of the proceeds will benefit the Los Angeles based non-profit Aviva Center’s high school for girls needing special education.

  • $76.00 – $155.00

  • https://aimeegolant.com/product/mezuzah-aviva-center-pewter/

Yahrzeit Candle Holder with MatchBox Cover – Set – Pewter

  • This pewter set includes the Garden of Memories Memorial Candle Holder and the Forever in our Hearts Matchbox Sleeve. I created both of these pieces after my grandmother passed away. It was my way of dealing with my grief. I am so glad to to share these designs with you, and hope that you similarly find meaning in these pieces. You can see images of the master original being created on the blog page of my website.
    You can light the memorial candle on the anniversary of a loved one’s death and let it burn for twenty-four hours. It is a way to remember and commemorate those that are dear to you. The candle is included with the set. The cup may not fit all sizes of yahrzeit candles.

  • $285.00

  • https://aimeegolant.com/product/yahrzeit-candle-holder-with-matchbox-cover-set-pewter/

When you select a gift from this section, you’ll be directed to Aimee’s online shop for seamless handling. Aimee will work directly with you to fulfill your order, ensuring a personalized and exceptional experience. In addition, we’re thrilled to share that all of Aimee’s Judaica collection is available to you for purchase through her shop. Aimee has generously pledged to donate a portion of the proceeds back to TIOH to support our programs. At checkout, please enter "TIOH" in the memo line to help Aimee easily identify that your purchase was made by a member of our community.

We’re grateful for your support and hope you find the perfect piece of Judaica or gift to cherish!

Eial Ovin: Healing Mezzuzahs

Making mezuzahs helped save me from combat related PTSD.

Eial always liked the woodworking shop in his kibbutz. As a farm boy, he
felt an affinity with oak and olive woods, as they represent deep roots to the land. The wood shop became an escape from people and pain. The smell of the wood helped Eial forget the smell of gunpowder.

Still, he remained restless. One day, his hands were guided to create a mezuzah, an odd creation from a “super-secular” kibbutznik who hardly ever attended services in a synagogue.

Throughout the process, Eial’s thoughts drifted to friends lost in combat. Their memory serve as inspiration to finish one mezuzah after the other.

It became a passion. Perhaps an obsession.

In looking at the final product, time-and-again, Eial experienced a sense of serenity. Giving the dead wood a new life as a memorial mezuzah became his therapy.

This historic protective symbol of our people from death, became a living memorial for his soldiers and his friends who were killed in action. The profound meaning of the mezuzahshas
a deep therapeutic effect on Eial which helps him cope with his PTSD.

Making mezuzahs is now his full-time work.

COMING SOON

Hannah Polskin

My work is an intersection of fine art and design which I call “livable art”

Hannah Polskin is a multidisciplinary artist and designer living and working in Los Angeles. Born in New York City and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Hannah works at the intersection of fine art and design to create “livable art” with a freeform aesthetic that bleeds across each project. Conceptually, she’s most inspired when she’s tasked at taking over an entire space—that includes paintings, mirrors, kitchen islands, rugs, menorahs and more.

Recently, Hannah became engaged to Gil Manzuri. We welcome her to the TIOH community.

Commissions available on request at studio@hannahpolskin.com

Menorah Sculpture - Cream

  • Marble + resin composite

    16” wide by 7” tall by 3” deep

    Signed on the bottom

    Brass candle cups included

    Brass cups fit standard size 3/8” Chanukah candles

    Use exclusively with dripless candles

    Enjoy your menorah as a sculptural object all year long and remember to never leave an open flame unattended

  • $1.500.00

  • https://www.hannahpolskin.com/judaica/menorahsculpturecream

    Arrives in one week

Magen David in Silver

  • Star of David necklace by Hannah Polskin. This original design marks the artist’s first foray into jewelry and expands upon her Judaica collection. Handcrafted from antiqued sterling silver with a dangling 1.5 ct labgrown diamond pendant. Made-to-order with a 4-week lead time. For customization and material alterations, please email studio@hannahpolskin.com.

    14" sterling silver ball chain included.

    10% of each sale goes to the Tribe Of Nova Foundation, dedicated to supporting long-term recovery from trauma for survivors and the bereaved families of the Nova Music massacre on October 7th https://www.aid-coalition.org/donate/novafestivalexhibition

  • $3,000.00

  • https://www.hannahpolskin.com/judaica/magendavidstarofdavidnecklace

    Please allow for four-week lead time in delivery, as this is a custom piece.

Menorah Sculpture-Nero Marquina

  • Carved from a solid block of Nero Marquina marble

    Arrives in 1 week

    16” wide by 7” tall by 4” deep

    15 pounds

    Signature engraved on the bottom

    Aged Brass candle cups included

    Cups fit standard size 3/8” Hanukkah candles

    Use exclusively with dripless candles

    Enjoy your menorah as a sculptural object all year long and remember to never leave an open flame unattended

  • $3,000.00

  • https://www.hannahpolskin.com/judaica/menorahsculptureblack

Explore Hannah Polskin’s unique collection and bring her artistry into your home! When you select a gift from this section, you’ll be directed to Hannah’s online shop, where you can enjoy a seamless shopping experience, on these featured pieces as well as all items on her website.. Each piece will be handled directly through her shop to ensure it meets her exceptional standards. We’re thrilled to share that Hannah is offering free shipping on orders (a $150 savings!) when you use the code TIOH at checkout. Plus, she is generously donating a portion of all sales back to TIOH to support our programs.

Don’t forget to use the code TIOH to enjoy free shipping and contribute to the TIOH community with your purchase!