One-of-a-Kind Shin Tree of Life Plaque In honor of Larry Moneta from the Jewish Life at Duke Advisory Board 8″ x 9″ x 1″ Copper, Brass, Peroba 2019 The Jewish Life at Duke Advisory Board commissioned this artistic plaque for Larry Moneta, who has given an inordinate amount of his time, energy and resources to Jewish Life at Duke University.…
Will custom, beautiful, meaningful jewelry make a difference in your day? Will it bring you warm feelings of support and love from a kindred spirit? Will it bring healing to you to know that you have supported the unique hand made work of a local metal artist? My goal in creating these pieces, is to create connections through beauty that…
Would you like to see Judaism more accessible to a wider audience? By supporting “Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness” that is what you’ll help accomplish. The project continues to grow and evolve. Your next donation will support the creation of these Torah Finials. They will be sterling silver and 23K gold leaf. A fully functional copper and gold…
The act of being called upon to read from the Torah in front of a congregation is called an aliyah: an ascent or instance of rising. When one receives the honor of being called upon to read from the Torah, the Rabbi, Cantor or spiritual leader uses this art to hold the place of the next reading. For years I…
The Temple Isaiah (Lafayette, CA) Commemorative “Infinity Shin” Mezuzah was created in honor of the retirement of Rabbi Judy Shanks. Rabbi Shanks is a wise and kind person, who has supported my efforts in creating more beauty, peace and understanding in the world. I am grateful to her and wanted to help honor her in her retirement. This collaborative piece…
Aimee Golant: 5 Stories Jewish Heritage Museum The Reutlinger Community 4000 Camino Tassajara Danville, CA 94506 925-248-2800 Exhibition Dates: June 26 – September 4, 2017 The Exhibition is open Sundays – Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I am so delighted to announce that The Jewish Heritage Museum at The Reutlinger Community is currently presenting a comprehensive display of my…
Have you seen the inspirational Paper Clips Movie? It is a heart-warming story of how a middle school in rural Whitwell Tennessee, looking for a good way to teach diversity, created a Holocaust educational program and Children’s Holocaust Memorial. After I saw the movie, I got involved by creating a mezuzah that was inspired by the movie and helps raise funds for the…
Bronze “Forever in our Hearts” Matchbox Cover $79. Click image to purchase…. Pewter Hamsa-Shin Ornament: $49 Click the image to purchase Bronze Plated Pewter Shin/Shin Ornament: $65 Click the image to purchase…. (side 1) (side 2 below)
Aimee Golant, a San Francisco based metal artist who promotes peace and understanding though her art has been commissioned to create two commemorative pieces to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Shalom Bayit. Shalom Bayit, a Jewish center for the prevention of domestic violence, held its 20th anniversary dinner, Creating Hope: 20 Years of Changing Lives, on May 31, 2012. This event…
Some of you know, my beloved grandma Mary Kleinhandler passed away on April 16, 2011. She and my grandfather, Arthur Kleinhandler were a source of great strength and inspiration. As you can imagine, her passing marked the end of an era for our family. In dealing with the loss and grief I found comfort in involving myself in the creation of this…
The National Museum of American Jewish History was asked to choose a historical menorah from it’s permanent collection to be considered for the White House Hanukkah party, which took place on December 2, 2010. The curatorial staff liked my limited edition Life Source Menorah in silver and my story so much that they decided to submit the piece to the White House despite the fact…
Here is the custom mezuzah I created for the front door of the new building for the National Museum of American Jewish History at Independence Mall in Philadelphia, PA. What an honor! I used the architecture of the building and their logo for my inspiration. The piece is made of etched fine and sterling silver, copper and terra cotta from the new building. It…