In Today's Issue - December 2, 2011

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Spotlight on Our Favorite Items
---> Menorahs by our Talented Artists
---> Michal & Emily's $35 & $40 Bracelets
---> Eduardo's Watches

Sales of the Week
---> Free Shipping Through 12/9/11 - Coupon Code FS129
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---> Free Gift with Any Purchase over $100

What's New At Jewish Gift Place
---> Amazing photo collection of almost 50 ancient menorahs depicted in sculptures, mosaics, carvings, and paintings dating back thousands of years.

Risa's Wrap-up
--->Busy Thanksgiving week over

Hi Everyone!

Hanukkah is now less than 3 WEEKS AWAY!! I've had menorahs on my mind for weeks now and just finished an extensive article with photos of ancient menorahs. It is fascinating! Below are my favorite handmade menorahs that we sell. Let's get straight to the good stuff!

Spotlight on our Favorite Items

SEE ALL OF OUR FAVORITE HANUKKAH GIFTS FOR MEN, WOMEN, & CHILDREN

SEE OUR ENTIRE MENORAH COLLECTION

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BEAUTIFUL BRACELETS UNDER $40

• Hamsa bracelets by Michal Golan - $35 each. Available in 10 designs.
• Inspirational word bracelets by Emily Rosenfeld - $35 each. Available in 11 words and 8 colors.
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I LOVE Eduardo Milieris' watches. They are magnificent! Incredible! Spectacular! I've been wearing my Milieris watch for over 3 years now, and just today I found myself staring at the copper band because it seemed to have turned to the the most beautiful shade of orangish/rose. This week only, take $25 OFF any Watchcraft watch. Use Coupon Code WATCH.

Sales of the Week
---> Free shipping through 12/9/11. Use Coupon Code FS129 at checkout.
---> Take $25 off any watch through 12/9/11. Use Coupon Code WATCH at checkout.
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What's New at Jewish Gift Place
---> Ancient Menorah Article

ANCIENT MENORAHS - Read the article!

The menorah carved in the Arch of Titus, 82 AD, is the model for the menorah used as the emblem for the State of Israel.

For the past month, I have been been intrigued by ancient menorahs and searched the internet to come up with an amazing photo collection of almost 50 ancient menorahs depicted in sculptures, mosaics, carvings, and paintings dating back thousands of years.

The 7-branched menorah is one of the oldest symbols in Judaism and has remained an enduring symbol of the Jewish people through the centuries. The first known menorah is believed to have been made for the Tabernacle and is mentioned in the Bible. It was lit every evening with pure olive oil prepared especially for this purpose by the High Priest. The central light was never allowed to burn out. The 9-branched hanukkiah is patterned after the 7-branched menorah and is used to celebrate the miracle of Hanukkah. Following the victory of the Syrians by the Maccabees, the oil that should have lasted one night, lasted 8 nights.

Learn more about Hanukkah:

• Hanukkah FAQ's - Common Hanukkah questions
• The History of Hanukkah - An in depth article about Hanukkah starting with the rule of Alexander the Great
• What is Hanukkah? - How to light the menorah, blessings, songs

Risa's Wrap-up
I hope everyone had a very Happy Thanksgiving. This is one of my favorite holidays of the year. This year, my family went around the table and each of us read a page from a beautifully written and illustrated children's book, "Giving Thanks: A Native American Story. " We had 18 people celebrate the holiday with us, with family from Maine, England, Brooklyn, and Queens. The partying continued all weekend with other family from Vermont and Connecticut.

Have a great week! Please keep in touch. Follow me on Twitter @jewishgiftplace, or on Facebook . If you send me a tweet, I'll tweet you back!

Risa Borsykowsky, Owner
www.JewishGiftPlace.com