Safed-Candles - Revision history

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2015-11-23T19:15:41Z

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	=== Sculptures ===		=== Sculptures ===
−	The shop displays intricately-sculpted wax sculptures, created by American immigrant Moshe-Chaim Gress. Moshe-Chaim works out of his home, in [[Artists Quarter Safed\|Tzfat’s Artist Quarter]], and displays his artwork at the Candle Shop. The sculptures feature Biblical and other Jewish themes such as Noah’s Ark (along with dozens of animal candles), a soldier praying at the Western Wall, a chess set of Jewish figures, a model of the Temple, young David holding Goliath’s severed head and others. The sculptures are a main viewing attraction at the shop, although Moshe Chaim is leaving in December 2015 to pursue a career ~~as a~~ Bronze ~~Sculpture~~, using the skills and techniques he developed sculpting in wax during his over 20 years at Safed Candles.	+	The shop displays intricately-sculpted wax sculptures, created by American immigrant Moshe-Chaim Gress. Moshe-Chaim works out of his home, in [[Artists Quarter Safed\|Tzfat’s Artist Quarter]], and displays his artwork at the Candle Shop. The sculptures feature Biblical and other Jewish themes such as Noah’s Ark (along with dozens of animal candles), a soldier praying at the Western Wall, a chess set of Jewish figures, a model of the Temple, young David holding Goliath’s severed head and others. The sculptures are a main viewing attraction at the shop, although Moshe Chaim is leaving in December 2015 to pursue a career making Bronze Sculptures, using the skills and techniques he developed sculpting in wax during his over 20 years at Safed Candles.

	== Fire ==		== Fire ==

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2015-11-23T19:14:26Z

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	=== Sculptures ===		=== Sculptures ===
−	The shop displays intricately-sculpted wax sculptures, created by American immigrant Moshe-Chaim Gress. Moshe-Chaim works out of his home, in [[Artists Quarter Safed\|Tzfat’s Artist Quarter]], and displays his artwork at the Candle Shop. The sculptures feature Biblical and other Jewish themes such as Noah’s Ark (along with dozens of animal candles), a soldier praying at the Western Wall, a chess set of Jewish figures, a model of the Temple, young David holding Goliath’s severed head and others. The sculptures are a main viewing attraction at the shop ~~and~~ Moshe Chaim ~~adds new sculptures ever few months~~.	+	The shop displays intricately-sculpted wax sculptures, created by American immigrant Moshe-Chaim Gress. Moshe-Chaim works out of his home, in [[Artists Quarter Safed\|Tzfat’s Artist Quarter]], and displays his artwork at the Candle Shop. The sculptures feature Biblical and other Jewish themes such as Noah’s Ark (along with dozens of animal candles), a soldier praying at the Western Wall, a chess set of Jewish figures, a model of the Temple, young David holding Goliath’s severed head and others. The sculptures are a main viewing attraction at the shop, although Moshe Chaim is leaving in December 2015 to pursue a career as a Bronze Sculpture, using the skills and techniques he developed sculpting in wax during his over 20 years at Safed Candles.

	== Fire ==		== Fire ==

217.132.50.252: /* Candle Production */

2015-11-23T19:08:55Z

Candle Production

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	== Candle Production ==		== Candle Production ==
−	~~Today the~~ non-sculptured candles ~~are~~ produced in a factory in the southern industrial zone of Tzfat. The ~~candles are still made from beeswax and the~~ havdallah candles continue to be hand-woven.	+	The non-sculptured candles were produced in a factory in the southern industrial zone of Tzfat, which was closed down in January of 2015. The havdallah candles continue to be hand-woven at the gallery, for the pleasure of the customers.

	{{Claim Page}}		{{Claim Page}}

217.132.50.252: /* Safed Candles */

2015-11-23T19:05:31Z

Safed Candles

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	== Safed Candles ==		== Safed Candles ==
−	~~A local~~ businessman established the Safed Candles shop in 1991 in a small complex next to the [[Ari-Ashkenazi-Synagogue\|Ari Ashkanazi synagogue]]. The candles were produced in a small workroom and displayed in the adjacent shop area.	+	Local businessman and candle-maker, Moshe Shakhar, established the Safed Candles shop in 1991 in a small complex next to the [[Ari-Ashkenazi-Synagogue\|Ari Ashkanazi synagogue]]. The candles were produced in a small workroom and displayed in the adjacent shop area.

	=== Types of Candles ===		=== Types of Candles ===

AvivaSpiegel at 20:51, 18 December 2012

2012-12-18T20:51:15Z

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	{{Infobox		{{Infobox
	\|title = Safed Candles		\|title = Safed Candles
−	\|image = [[File:~~Space holder~~.jpg\|215px\|alt=Safed Candles]]	+	\|image = [[File:00000856 inside safed candles.jpg\|215px\|alt=Safed Candles]]
	\|header1 = Hebrew:		\|header1 = Hebrew:
	\|data2 = נרות צפת		\|data2 = נרות צפת

Simcha at 19:57, 14 October 2012

2012-10-14T19:57:58Z

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−	~~('''~~Hebrew~~'''~~: נרות צפת ~~/ '''Translation''': Safed Candles / '''~~Other Names~~'''~~: Tzfat Candles, Safed Candle Factory ~~/ '''Definition'''~~: Shop that sells and produces Judaica-themed candles in Tzfat, Israel.)	+	{{Infobox
		+	\|title = Safed Candles
		+	\|image = [[File:Space holder.jpg\|215px\|alt=Safed Candles]]
		+	\|header1 = Hebrew:
		+	\|data2 = נרות צפת
		+	\|header5 = Other Names:
		+	\|data6 = Tzfat Candles, Safed Candle Factory
		+	\|header7 = Description:
		+	\|data8 = Shop that sells and produces Judaica-themed candles in Tzfat, Israel.}}

	One of the most popular galleries for visitors who come to the [[Old City Safed\|Old City]] of [[Safed\|Tzfas]] is the Safed Candle Shop. The shop displays a wide variety of candles which are used for Jewish ritual purposes, along with wax sculptures of Biblical characters and and other Judaica themes.		One of the most popular galleries for visitors who come to the [[Old City Safed\|Old City]] of [[Safed\|Tzfas]] is the Safed Candle Shop. The shop displays a wide variety of candles which are used for Jewish ritual purposes, along with wax sculptures of Biblical characters and and other Judaica themes.

Simcha: /* Candle Production */

2012-07-26T18:53:05Z

Candle Production

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	{{Claim Page}}		{{Claim Page}}
		+	{{Safed Artists and Galleries}}

	[[Category:Safed]]		[[Category:Safed]]
	[[Category:Israeli-Businesses]]		[[Category:Israeli-Businesses]]
	[[Category:Jewish Art]]		[[Category:Jewish Art]]

ChaimV: /* Candle Production */

2012-06-25T04:02:48Z

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	== Candle Production ==		== Candle Production ==
	Today the non-sculptured candles are produced in a factory in the southern industrial zone of Tzfat. The candles are still made from beeswax and the havdallah candles continue to be hand-woven.		Today the non-sculptured candles are produced in a factory in the southern industrial zone of Tzfat. The candles are still made from beeswax and the havdallah candles continue to be hand-woven.
		+
		+	{{Claim Page}}

	[[Category:Safed]]		[[Category:Safed]]
	[[Category:Israeli-Businesses]]		[[Category:Israeli-Businesses]]
	[[Category:Jewish Art]]		[[Category:Jewish Art]]

Simcha: /* Candle Production */

2012-04-22T20:04:01Z

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	[[Category:Safed]]		[[Category:Safed]]
	[[Category:Israeli-Businesses]]		[[Category:Israeli-Businesses]]
		+	[[Category:Jewish Art]]

Simcha: /* Sculptures */

2012-01-22T20:25:10Z

Sculptures

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	=== Sculptures ===		=== Sculptures ===
−	The shop displays intricately-sculpted wax sculptures, created by American immigrant Moshe-Chaim Gress. Moshe-Chaim works out of his home, in Tzfat’s Artist Quarter, and displays his artwork at the Candle Shop. The sculptures feature Biblical and other Jewish themes such as Noah’s Ark (along with dozens of animal candles), a soldier praying at the Western Wall, a chess set of Jewish figures, a model of the Temple, young David holding Goliath’s severed head and others. The sculptures are a main viewing attraction at the shop and Moshe Chaim adds new sculptures ever few months.	+	The shop displays intricately-sculpted wax sculptures, created by American immigrant Moshe-Chaim Gress. Moshe-Chaim works out of his home, in [[Artists Quarter Safed\|Tzfat’s Artist Quarter]], and displays his artwork at the Candle Shop. The sculptures feature Biblical and other Jewish themes such as Noah’s Ark (along with dozens of animal candles), a soldier praying at the Western Wall, a chess set of Jewish figures, a model of the Temple, young David holding Goliath’s severed head and others. The sculptures are a main viewing attraction at the shop and Moshe Chaim adds new sculptures ever few months.

	== Fire ==		== Fire ==