The base of the memorial candle is a large Magen David carved into Jerusalem stone, at the center of which is a depression from which emerge 6 arms – one for every million who perished.

The arms, of forged iron, are designed to resemble barbed wire – a symbol for the fence surrounding the concentration camps built by the Nazis. The candle holders at the ends of the arms are wide and designed in the shape of the Calla Lily blossom – the flower planted in graveyards on memorial days.  The width of the candle holder is also suitable for the large candles used on memorial days.

This work integrates a number of symbolic elements from Judaism and the memory of the Holocaust, creating a strong effect one cannot ignore.

size: 75 cm width, 125 cm height.

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The base of the memorial candle is a large Magen David carved of forged iron, at the center of which is a depression from which emerge 6 arms – one for every million who perished.

The iron candle holders at the ends of the arms are wide and designed in the shape of the Calla Lily blossom – the flower planted in graveyards on memorial days.  The width of the candle holder is also suitable for the large candles used on memorial days.

This work integrates a number of symbolic elements from Judaism and the memory of the Holocaust, creating a strong and effective impression.

size: 27 cm width, 65 cm height.

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The sculpture is crafted of Jerusalem stone, forged iron and wood.  A large block of Jerusalem stone has been roughly cut, carved and polished to form the base of this sculpture.  The arm is crafted of wood, and the hand is of forged iron.  On the arm are forged iron numerals.

The number on the arm is the same number the Nazis tattooed on Rizman’s arm.  The day he was tattooed was also his birthday, and the date appears on the small iron plate.

Despite his terrible hardships, Rizman raised a beautiful family in the land of Israel, and I was delighted to create this sculpture in his honor.

size: 45 cm width, 85 cm height.

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The back portion of the Magen David is crafted of black basalt rock from the Golan Heights in Israel, while the front portion of the Magen David is crafted of forged iron and painted yellow.

Behind the sculpture is a piece of blue and white striped fabric, simulating the uniforms worn by prisoners in the Nazi concentration camps and death camps.

This sculpture also serves as a memorial menorah and can accommodate 6 forged iron arms.

size: 90 cm width, 145 cm height.

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