Leading Israeli Judaica artist Emanuel is beloved for his unique and beautiful functional art. This lovely small red dreidel and matching stand features a contrasting laser-cut metal cutout scene of Jerusalem.
A dreidel is a four-sided spinning top that is played during the holiday of Hanukkah. Each side of the dreidel is decorated with a Hebrew letter (nun, gimmel, hey, shin.) These letters in Hebrew create an acronym for the Hebrew saying “Nes Gadol Hayah Sham,” translated as “a great miracle happened there,” referring to the Hanukkah miracle of a cruse of oil-burning seven days beyond its capacity.
Emanuels Jerusalem metal cutout dreidel is presented with two pieces, the dreidel and a small circular stand that also features a laser-cut Jerusalem scene making this an ideal dreidel to bring a touch of the Holy Land into your home.
This beautiful pomegranate red dreidel is made from laser-cut metal and brass. Emanuel’s red Jerusalem dreidel makes an excellent addition to your dreidel collection and a thoughtful holiday or special occasion gift for family and loved ones.
- 1.2 x 2.3 cm / 3.2 x 6 inches
- two piece set
- laser-cut metal
- Aluminum
Jerusalem Metal Cutout Medium Dreidel & Stand
Yair Emanuel is a prolific artist and creator of Israel’s most recognized and loved Judaica. His creative use of colors, textures, and images from the land of Israel makes his beautiful works of art instantly recognizable.
Born on Kibbutz Sha’alvim in central Israel, Emanuel developed his artistic talent as a young man at the prestigious Bezalel Academy of Art and Design in Jerusalem. While studying in Jerusalem, he fell in love with the Holy City and decided to make it his home. His studio is located in the heart of Jerusalem. The city influences many of his beautiful works of art, decorated with scenes from the Old City of Jerusalem. His other works celebrate the seven species of the land of Israel with charming depictions of wheat, barley, rye, pomegranates, grapes, olives, and figs.
Emanuel’s designs are infused with his love for Judaism, a respect for tradition blended with his joyful embrace of color and innovation. His Judaica is represented in various mediums from painted wood, textiles, and metal. Each piece that he makes is unique while recognizably ‘Emanuel.’