20th Century Sharaby 999 Pure Silver Tzedakah Jerusalem Cityscape Blessing Box By Adir Gallery

Sharaby 999 pure silver artistain bank with hinged lid, rope twist border and coin slot featuring a repousse cityscape of …
Sharaby 999 pure silver artistain bank with hinged lid, rope twist border and coin slot featuring a repousse cityscape of Jerusalem; sold by Adir Gallery.

Tzedakah or Ṣedaqah is a Hebrew word meaning “”righteousness””, but commonly used to signify charity. This concept of “”charity”” differs from the modern Western understanding of “”charity.”” The latter is typically understood as a spontaneous act of goodwill and a marker of generosity; tzedakah is an ethical obligation

Provenance : Jerome Schottenstein Estate, Columbus Ohio. Jerome was was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp. The Schottenstein family were Lithuanian immigrants who began an extensive business empire in the late 19th Century. Schottenstein Stores owns stakes in DSW and American Signature Furniture; American Eagle Outfitters, retail liquidator SB360 Capital Partners, over 50 shopping centers, and 5 factories producing its shoes and furniture. It also holds an ownership interest in American Eagle Outfitters, Wehmeyer in Germany, Cold Stone Creamery and The Mazel Company.”

3.75” x 2.75” x 3.625” / 175.7 g (Width x Depth x Height)