{"product_id":"1998-commemorative-megillah-esther-scroll-tisch-family-judaica-art-purim-signed","title":"1998 Commemorative Megillah Esther Scroll Tisch Family Judaica Art Purim Signed","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare, beautifully illuminated, and lavishly printed modern Megillat Esther (Scroll of Esther). Commissioned in March 1998 by the prominent American philanthropic couple \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames and Merryl Tisch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of New York City, this magnificent commemorative scroll was created to celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of their youngest son, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSamuel Aaron Tisch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned under the artistic supervision of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdward T. Jacobs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and printed in Israel by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMishkenot Ltd.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the scroll features outstanding liturgical craftsmanship. It boasts elegant Hebrew calligraphy by the celebrated master scribe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIzzy Pludwinski\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, accompanied by beautifully detailed, full-color illustrative border panels executed by a team of premier artists including Edward T. Jacobs, Rita Monstireski, Tania Kornfeld, and Yuri Cheisman. Underneath the vibrant, gold-accented Hebrew columns run translation texts and narrative captions in English, making this both an educational masterpiece and a spectacular ceremonial art object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe scroll is mounted on a custom-turned hardwood roller rod capped with two polished, gold-toned brass dome finials. It represents an elite piece of modern American-Jewish socio-cultural history and is highly collectible for those seeking museum-quality commemorative Judaica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printed in the State of Israel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommissioned By:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James and Merryl Tisch, New York City (March 1998).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate of Publication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e March 1998 (Nisan 5758).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScroll:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Heavy archival-grade semi-gloss paper stock with vibrant color printing and bright gold foil stamping\/gilt accents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoller:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turned exotic hardwood rod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Polished gold-finished brass metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight of Scroll Sheet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Height (including wooden roller ends):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approx. 15.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The printed scroll remains remarkably bright, crisp, and clean with vibrant pigments and intact gold foil accents. No major tearing, stains, or water damage are present. The paper is supple and rolls smoothly. The wooden rod and brass-finished finials are structurally sound and free from cracks or deep scratches. There is minor, age-appropriate handling wear along the paper edges and outer wrap, consistent with careful ceremonial storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis commemorative scroll was originally produced in tandem with a highly limited, deluxe companion volume documenting the family's lineage and heritage. It is documented in the following standard bibliographical reference work:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Commemorative Megillah IV for Samuel Aaron Tisch (1998): A Legacy of Jewish History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEditors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rabbis Philip Hiat and Eric Polokoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Published privately by James and Merryl Tisch, New York \u0026amp; Israel, March 1998\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage\/Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Housed accompanying accordion scroll folio; OCLC Control Number 122751515 (National Library of Israel).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-a29d4f66-7fff-63f9-1cfa-dcf7713133ab\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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