Breast plate for the Torah by Avi Biran

The Torah breast plate depicts Jonah inside the fish. Jonah is praying to G-d asking for his prayers to be accepted. Jonah's head and the eye of the fish are alligned vertically with the intention that they are in a straight line under G-d. During the seven days of creation G-d blesses three times. He blesses the fish, mankind and the Shabbat. The three stones on the fish's tail are symbolic of these three blessings. The word "Va-Yeva-Rekh" (and He blessed in Hebrew) is written in between Jonah's open arms, representing his complete, humble surrendering to G-d's will. This is the ultimate breast plate for the Yom Kippur services.

Sterling Silver, Patinated Copper, Semi-precious stones

9" x 9" x 0.5"

$5,000