Arts and Culture

Trench Art

Jonathan Greenstein

Dear Jonathan, Two great uncles of mine fought in then Palestine during WWI and brought back pieces of trench art as souvenirs. I'd love to know more about them. Jessica Tropp, Northampton, MA Dear Jessica, The main piece (shown here) is made from a spent German 90 millimeter artillery shell-mostly

Arts and Culture

Silver Seder Plate

Jonathan Greenstein

Dear Jonathan, My father bought this silver seder plate about 35-40 years ago. The dealer told him it was from Pesaro, Italy and crafted of silver in 1614. It appears to be worn from use. Is it authentic? Sharon Rothmel, United Hebrew Congregation, St. Louis, Missouri Dear Sharon, Your family's

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Polish Brass Menorah

Jonathan Greenstein

Dear Jonathan, I got this menorah from my grandfather, who got it from his uncle, who brought it to this country before 1900. I would appreciate any information about it and an approximate value. Sheldon Ginns, member of Temple Beth Emeth, Ann Arbor, Michigan Dear Sheldon, This sweet, folk artsy

Hanukkah

Silver Oil-Burning Menorah

Jonathan Greenstein

We inherited this 13" x 13" silver oil-burning menorah from my husband's grandfather, a rabbi who emigrated from Eastern Europe. We think he may have acquired it either in Vienna or Budapest, where he spent some time before coming to America.

The Jewish Antiques Appraisal Show

Jonathan Greenstein

I could only see the tip of what was coming out of the woman’s shopping bag, but I knew it was going to be very special. In Spring 2006 I was emceeing what I call the Jewish Antiques Appraisal Show at Temple Beth-El in Great Neck, New York. After a

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