Eliahu’s Havdalah Set

#H-4The Eliyahu Havdalah Set.2013, Sterling silver or silver plateHeight: 29cm Diameter 13cmSigned by the Artist Limited addition of 52 pieces same numericvalue of the word אליהו , Eliahu or ויבדל meaning “separation”. The Eliyahu Havdalah Set is a functioning sculpture work and was inspired byRabbi Asher Meir’s book “Meaning in Mitzvot”.The Havdalah ceremony can be viewed as a symbolic re-enactment of the ascentto heaven of the prophet Eliyahu (Elijah), who is mentioned in the special songssung at Havdalah. The cup represents the idea of havdalah, or separation; thisrecalls how Eliyahu parted the waters with his mantle prior to his ascent andhis role in the future as the one who will resolve our doubts.The spices in thespice-box restore the soul after the departure of the 'extra spirit' we experienceon Shabbat; this recalls the 'double measure of spirit' which descended on theprophet Elisha after the departure of Eliyahu.The candle with its flames recalls the horses and chariots of fi