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1 Fall 2017 Fair Trade Judaica Catalogue Inside you will find a variety of beautifully handcrafted Judaica products made by fair trade artisans around the world, only available through Fair Trade Judaica. B nai Mitzvah Gift Collection Pages 2 Mezzuzot (Guatemala and South Africa) Pages 3 Kippot (Guatemala and South Africa) Pages 4-12 Torah Yads (Bali and South Africa) Page 13 Tallit sets (Guatemala) Page 14 Jewish Blessing Flags (Nepal) Page 15 Jewish Healing Flags (Nepal) Page 16 Paper Cut Banners (Mexico) Pages Due to limited staffing right now, we are unfortunately unable to fulfill products with less than the minimum requirement. Thanks for your understanding.

2 B nai Mitzvah Gift Collection Fair Trade Judaica is excited to share our new fair trade selection of B nai Mitzvah gifts for synagogues. Purchasing these gifts gives the mitzvah of fair wages, safe working conditions, and no child labor, and embodies key Jewish principles of Tzedek, B Tzelem Elohim, Osek, and Bal Tashchit. A minimum of 10 products is required for bulk prices. Recycled Soda Can Mezuzah - $15.00 Wooden Tzedakah Box - $32.00 Glass Kiddush Cup - $38.00 Glass Candlesticks - $36.00 Wooden Torah Yad - $24.00** Wire and Bead Torah Yad - $20.00;** this comes in a variety of colors We will also provide you with a handout to accompany the gift, introducing the Bar/Bat Mitzvah to the artist, discussing what s about Jewish fair trade, and including space for a special blessing by the rabbi or other congregational leader. ** these products are also available at wholesale prices to re-sell in your store.

3 Mezzuzot These handcrafted mezzuzot will add blessings to any home. Size: 5 inches, hand beaded Minimum order: 4 Wholesale price: $14.00 Made in: Guatemala Fulfillment time: up to 1 month Size: 5½ inches, available in 3 colors (green/blue/white, red/white/black, black/red/red) Minimum order: 5 Wholesale price: $9.00 Made in: South Africa Fulfillment time: up to 2 months

4 Soda Can Kippot Each kippah is handmade from recycled soda cans, lined with black vinyl and hand stitched with colored telephone wire. Comfortable to wear. Available in a variety of flavors, including Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite Zero, Tab, Creme Soda, Orange Fanta, Grape Fanta, Lemon Twist, Mango Twist, carbonated apple juice, and carbonated grape juice. Also available in silver, made from the inside of the can. Made in: South Africa Size: 5.9 inches Fulfillment time: up to 2 months Minimum order: 5 kippot Wholesale price: $8.00

5 Women s Kippot Y2 These exquisitely crocheted and beaded kippot add beauty and style. Made in: Guatemala Minimum order: 2 of any color Fulfillment time: Up to 2 mos. Wholesale price: $21.50 each or $20.00 each

6 Women s Kippot Y5 Intricate beading highlights these popular, colorful designs. Made in: Guatemala Minimum order: 2 of any color Fulfillment time: Up to 2 months Wholesale price: $ each or each

7 Hand Crocheted Kippot Y6 NEW COLORS Highlighted with beautiful floral display Made in: Guatemala Minimum order: 2 of any color Fulfillment time: Up to 2 months Wholesale price: $20.00 each or

8 Women s Kippot Y6 Decorative beaded and colorful kippot for the stylish woman. Made in: Guatemala Minimum order: 2 of any color Fulfillment time: Up to 2 months Wholesale price: $20.00 each or

9 Women s Kippot Y7 Highlighted with Star of David beaded on leather Made in: Guatemala Minimum order: 2 of any color Fulfillment time: Up to 2 months Wholesale price: $18.50 or 6/@17.50.

10 Hand Crocheted Kippot Y8 Highlighted with Star of David in complementary color Made in: Guatemala Minimum order: 2 of any color Fulfillment time: Up to 2 months Wholesale price: $15.00 each or 6@$14.50

11 Hand Crocheted Kippot Y9 NEW COLORS Highlighted with beautiful floral display Made in: Guatemala Minimum order: 2 of any color Fulfillment time: Up to 2 months Wholesale price: $20.00 each or

12 Hand Crocheted Kippot Y9 Highlighted with beautiful floral display Made in: Guatemala Fulfillment time: Up to 2 months Minimum order: 2 of any color Wholesale price: $20.00 each or

13 Torah Yads Beautifully hand carved from sustainably grown wood Made in: Bali Size: 11 1/2 inches long Minimum order: 5 Wholesale price: $ Fulfillment time: Within 1 week Delightful wire and colored beads Made in: South Africa Size: 11 ½ x ½ inches long Minimum order: 5 Wholesale price: $ Fulfillment time: 4-6 weeks

14 Hand Woven Tallit Set Made in: Guatemala Sizes: 22 inch or 36 inch tallit Minimum order: None Set includes tallit, kippah, and bag Wholesale price: $97.50 for 22 inch or $ for 36 inch Fulfillment time: Within a week Colors: Burgundy/brown, blues, rainbow, and lavender colors

15 Jewish Blessing Flags This unique set of flags will bring beauty and blessing to your home, classroom, synagogue, or sukkah. The banner is comprised of seven individual flags, each reflecting a key Jewish value; its color and design are inspired by ancient Jewish tradition. The banner measures 5 ft x 10 ½ inches and is 100% cotton. Designed by: Fair Trade Judaica Made in: Nepal Minimum Order: 3 sets Fulfillment time: within one week Wholesale Price: $10.50/set How to Order: Contact Ilana Schatz at ; or ilana@fairtradejudaica.org

16 Jewish Healing Flags This unique set is composed of 5 individual flags, including the traditional El Na Refah Na La prayer, and evokes healing for body, mind, heart, and soul. The banner measures 2 ½ ft long x 6 inches high, and is made from 100% cotton. Designed by: Fair Trade Judaica Made in: Nepal Minimum Order: 3 sets Fulfillment time: within one week Wholesale Price: $7.50/set Retail Price: $15.00/set How to Order: Contact Ilana Schatz at ; or ilana@fairtradejudaica.org

17 Sukkot Harvest Cut Paper Banners NEW DESIGN They re so new we don t even have a good photo yet (this is a composite of the individual flags)! This new banner features the Seven Species of Israel; it s made in plastic so can withstand rainy nights in a sukkah Designed by: Casa Bonampak and Fair Trade Judaica Made in: Mexico Wholesale Price: $8.00 Fulfillment time: Usually within one week Minimum order: 6 sets each

18 Hand Cut Paper Banners (Papel Picado) Mini-Shalom Say hello, goodbye and peace all in one word, Shalom with this mini tissue paper banner. Also available in Star of David design. Size: 3 ft. x 2 1/2 inches Wholesale price: $2.75 Jewish Spiritual Turquoise and white plastic banner featuring 5 designs repeated twice - Star of David, chamsah, Tree of Life, and a dove with an olive branch. Great for Sukkot Size: 16 ft.x 9 inches Wholesale price: $7.00 plastic (also in paper, $6.50) Chanukah Chanukah paper cut banner, composed of ten silver and blue metallic sheets. Five designs, repeated twice: Menorah, dreidel, pitcher of oil, Chag Sameach, Happy Chanukah. Size: 16 ft. x 9 inches Wholesale Price: $9.99 Designed by: Casa Bonampak and Fair Trade Judaica Made in: Mexico Fulfillment time: Usually within two weeks Minimum order: 6 sets each

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