The Armor Tzedakah Box

#T-52002, sterling silver and brass on Jerusalem stone baseHeight 30cm, Width 25cmSigned by the artist It is taught in the name of Rabbi Elazar: What is the meaning of the pasuk “andhe donated charity like a coat of armor” (Isaiah 59:17). Why is giving charitycompared to a coat of armor? Just as with a coat of armor each metal scalecombines with the others to form a larger more protected armor, so with charity,each coin combines with the others to comprise a larger sum. The more charitywe give, the more the mitzvah (good deed) of tzedakah protects us.With this incredible concept in mind, the Armor Tzedakah Box was created. Asterling silver armored knight’s helmet was created. The helmet is designed as anauthentic helmet from the medieval time period. Adorning the helmet is the word“Tzedakah” with an opening for inserting money. A brass trimming was added forelegance. To empty the charity box, one must unfasten the leather belt. The pieceis mounted on a Jerusalem stone base with its sto