Arts and Culture

Dear Jonathan: My father purchased this menorah in the mid-1940s at a Zionist Organization of America gathering in New York City. Could shed any light on its origins and/or value?

My husband bought these crystal plates from an acquaintance whose family background is not Jewish and who had brought them from Czechoslovakia shortly after the Second World War (she had been storing them in her attic).

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

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

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