Gifts of Meaning

by Peggy H. Davis

Gifts to Honor People on Special Occasions

for Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Graduation, New Home
and Especially for Teachers

Baby Gifts

Anniversary Gifts

Wedding Gifts

Apache Wedding Song

Afikomen Wrappers

Originally designed as a gift for teachers, this is a gift just right for your seder hosts, parents or friends as well.

The text from the hagadah, in Hebrew and English, says, "You shall teach your child on that day, saying: 'All of this is because of that which G-d did for me when I went out of Egypt.'" It is sized to wrap half of either a square matzah or a larger shmura matzah.

Screenprinted on unbleached cotton, 21" x 21." It comes in a plastic zipper bag for storage.
$18 each. Quantity prices available by request.

Screenprinted in black on Canson papers in the following colors: ivory, beige, tan, sand, blue-grey, light grey or dark grey. The Tree of Life text, from the Book of Proverbs and referring to wisdom, makes a great Bar or Bat Mitzvah gift as this is the prayer said upon returning the Torah to the ark during services. "It is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it. Its ways are ways of pleasantness. All its paths are peace."

Tree of Life print:
12" x 15" mounted on black foam core, $40 each.
in black metal frame $90
This print may be personalized by hand on the bottom with up to three lines of text; $25.

Tree of Life digital colored print (giclee):
12" x 15" mounted on black foam core, $50 each.
in black metal frame $85
This print may be personalized in a coordinated font on the bottom with up to five lines of text; $15.

Quantity prices available by request.
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Give Her Due Credit

"Give her due credit for her achievement..." is from the Book of Proverbs, the last verse of the section called "Eshet Khayil." This print is often given as a gift for a Bat Mitzvah, to a woman who has earned a degree or professional status, reached a milestone birthday, or just to communicate appreciation.

The print, 10 x 12," is printed in dark red ink on ivory paper and matted in dark red, $35. It may be personalized on the bottom with up to 15 words; $15 typeset, $25 hand lettered.
"Give Her Due Credit" notecards: $1.50 for a single card and envelope or $6.50 for 5.
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One Who Teaches

"One who teaches another's child Torah is regarded by the tradition as one who gave birth to the child."

This verse from the Talmud expresses not only appreciation of teachers, but the depth of meaning that their involvement in a child's life has for the child. This attractive print, shown on left, is often given to teachers by schools, or families of B'nei Mitzvah, in either the form of a bookbag or a matted print. The bookbag is screen-printed in magenta and dark green on natural canvas. The print at bottom left is a Digital Custom Print on archival paper. A typeset dedication can be added in one line to the bottom of the print for $15. A dedication of up to three lines can be typeset on a small rectangle and affixed to the mat below the art for $20.

The design shown on the right is a matted, handpainted print. It is on acid-free paper with extra space for a dedication, if desired, which is handlettered for an additional $25.

Bulk order pricing for all teacher prints is available to schools and synagogues.
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Hand-painted print: on acid-free paper, 11 x 13." $50.

Tree of Honor

Students or colleagues autograph the curved lines in the treetop. Completely personalized matted print, archival ink and paper, plus archival pen for signatures.

Tree of Honor 8"x10 print with 12"x14" mat: $58
Other sizes available: prices on request.

Hamsas

I’m excited about this new line of hamsas that I’m working on. A hamsa is used in Mediterranean folklore to keep away the “ayin hara,” the evil eye. As a symbol for good luck, it is used in home decoration and in jewelry. These wall hangings are printed on canvas which is specially treated for our archival inks. The colors are vivid. What you see here was created as gifts for volunteers in a Hebrew school, hence the phrase “Yad b’yad,” “Hand in hand.” You can customize your hanging, with or without the words, or with different words.

We have some hangers for them, but have to find a new supplier for more. Once we’ve settled on a standard hanger, we’ll post a picture of them with the hanging hardware,

6 x 7.5” or 8 x 10” hamsa: $40
No customizing charge for image only with no words.
Call to ask about other customizing charges.
School directors, call to ask about quantity orders.

The design at left can be printed on coffee mugs.

By special order only. Call for order size requirements, color choices and pricing. Allow four weeks.

Baby Naming Certificate

Quotation from Genesis, "I will bless you and your descendants will be as numerous as the stars of the sky and the sand upon the sea shore," with personalized text including the baby's Hebrew name and birth date in Hebrew and English.

Baby naming Certificate: $70.
Numbered edition, deep blue on white rag paper, 16" x 13".
Also available as a Digital Custom Print with additional personalization that could include the source of the baby's name.
Please print this form, fill it out, and fax or mail it with your order.
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Baby Amulet

It's been a longstanding Jewish tradition to hang an amulet near a baby's bed, and Peggy's baby amulet is a popular baby gift. Its new design includes the blessings from the bris and naming ceremonies in Hebrew and English. The Hebrew blessings form the shape of the hand. The English translation, the Hebrew word "Shekhinah" (G-d's sheltering presence), the names of the four protective angels and qualities associated with them, surround the hand.

Jewish folk tradition has long used the hand shape among the Sephardim and the red color among the Ashkenazim to protect vulnerable individuals from the evil eye. The red illumination patterns (please click on the image to see the patterns in detail) come from medieval manuscripts. The amulet is printed by letterpress, which impresses the ink into the paper, giving the artwork a rich texture. The amulet is printed on a heavyweight, acid-free Mohawk Superfine paper stock and a red ribbon is included in the package. You may choose to attach the ribbon to the paper as a bow or to hang it on the wall, or to tie it on the baby's crib.

Many customers request a personalized amulet. The charge for handlettering, done in the upper right and left corners, is $25. It is done in red ink and can include any of the following: the child's English name, Hebrew name (name only or name +daughter/son of...), secular birth date, Hebrew birth date.

Baby Amulet, 10" x 13": $35. Please specify for a boy or a girl.
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Anniversary Gift Prints

"Grow old along with me, the best is yet to be" and "This is my beloved, this is my friend" inscribed in Hebrew and English within interlocking floral rings. Digitally printed on 100% rag paper with archival inks.

Standard size for mat opening 12 3/4" x 8": Print alone: $50; $70 matted; $90 personalized dedication and custom mat with smaller opening to show dedication.

Small size for mat opening 10" x 6 1/4" : Print alone: $40; $60 matted; $80 personalized dedication and custom mat with smaller opening to show dedication.

Large Size:
17 x 12” matted $60
matted and framed in brushed copper frame $95

Individual circles also available (on right):
Standard size: 9" x 9" Print alone: $30; $50 matted
Small size: for 5" x 5" mat opening: Print alone: $15; $35 matted

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Wedding Gift Prints

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