Thoughtfully designed yahrzeit memorial light by Chava Wolpert Richard, created at the Tobe Pascher Workshop to honor the memory of her husband, Henry Richard, who passed away in 1972.
This piece reflects Wolpert's distinctive artistic voice and the influence of her father, the noted silversmith Ludwig Wolpert, particularly in her expressive use of calligraphy. The Hebrew inscription reads:
"The lamp of the Lord is the spirit of man."
Wolpert described the design as "my rebellion against the supermarket juice glasses," referencing the mass-produced memorial candle holders often reused for remembrance. This memorial light stands as a meaningful example of modern Judaica design, blending spiritual symbolism with contemporary artistic form.
