犹太仪式艺术可以追溯到中世纪,而且现在仍然非常活跃。
Jewish ceremonial art, also known as Judaica, refers to an array of objects used by Jews for ritual purposes. The tradition dates back to the middle Ages, and is still very much alive.
Observant Jewish life is regulated by a calendar of festivals, and each celebration has its own set of ritual objects. They are called Judaica.
Rachel Sarfati, curator of Israel Museum, said, "Judaica is the ritual objects that were made for Jews during the years to help them to do their ritual Jewish festivals or during Sabbath. They need the Hanukkiah for Hanukkah, the Hanukkah lamp; they need the candlesticks for Sabbath; they need to bless the wine with a special goblet."
The Israel Museum collection includes hundreds of items from the Middle Ages to present times that belonged to the Jewish communities all over the world. With their different styles and interpretations of the same object, virtually all of the Judaica items at the Israel Museum are an example of this rich cultural variety.
While until the last century, Judaica pieces were one-of-a-kind works of craftsmen, today they are mostly made in series and can be purchased from stores all over Israel. Hazorfim factory store is one of the largest.
Aviv Shkeren, visitor, said, "Once in a while we visit Hazorfim and we buy all types of items with.