{"product_id":"vintage-israeli-sterling-silver-challah-knife-12-5-with-hebrew-to-honor-holy-sabbath-inscription-made-in-israel-925-bezalel-style-judaica","title":"Vintage Israeli Sterling Silver Challah Knife - 12.5\" with Hebrew 'To Honor Holy Sabbath' Inscription - Made in Israel 925, Bezalel-Style Judaica","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis exquisite vintage Challah knife features a 12.5-inch overall length, with a sturdy stainless steel serrated blade ideal for slicing bread without tearing, attached to a solid sterling silver handle weighing approximately 2.9 ounces (contributing to the total weight of 4 ounces). The handle showcases elegant Hebrew engraving reading \"to honor the holy Sabbath\" (\"Lichvod Shabbat Kodesh\"), adding spiritual significance for Jewish rituals. Marked \"Made in Israel sterling\" on the handle, it verifies authentic 925 sterling silver craftsmanship from Israel, with a possible hammered or smooth finish that evokes mid-century modernist designs. The piece's balanced weight and proportions make it both functional for ceremonial use and display-worthy as a collectible, blending practicality with cultural heritage. While it bears a striking resemblance to Bezalel-style knives—known for their artistic integration of Jewish motifs and high-quality silverwork—it lacks the school's proprietary inscriptions, positioning it as a high-quality emulation rather than a verified Bezalel artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEstimated 1950s to 1980s (mid-20th century vintage). The \"Made in Israel\" marking definitively places it after 1948, when Israel was established, ruling out pre-state \"Palestine\" era pieces. The style, lacking ornate filigree common in earlier Bezalel works (1906-1929 era), suggests a post-WWII production during Israel's early statehood, when Judaica craftsmanship flourished in Jerusalem workshops.\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\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted in Israel, likely in Jerusalem or another hub of Jewish silversmithing. The Bezalel-inspired design points to influence from the Bezalel Academy, which revolutionized Israeli art by blending European techniques with Jewish themes. Similar pieces were produced by artisans like Bier Judaica or Hazorfim, often exporting to diaspora communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003e\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 dimensions: 1\" tall × 12.5\" wide × 0.5\" deep  \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;\"\u003eWeight of item: 4 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Light and Legacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42541820117035,"sku":"311","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0614\/5379\/5371\/files\/20251129_221149.jpg?v=1764777381","url":"https:\/\/thelightandlegacy.com\/products\/vintage-israeli-sterling-silver-challah-knife-12-5-with-hebrew-to-honor-holy-sabbath-inscription-made-in-israel-925-bezalel-style-judaica","provider":"Light and Legacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}