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At Christie’s, a public viewing and private sale of unique and historic menorahs

JL;DR SUMMARY Christie's is hosting a private sale showcasing 35 unique and historic menorahs from the collection of esteemed attorney and Judaica collector Max N. Berry, as Hanukkah approaches. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish HolidayJewish MuseumHanukkahArt ExhibitionJudaicaMenorahsBezalelChristie'sMax N. BerryPrivate Sale

Places mentioned

New Jersey, United States
"Statue of Liberty menorah made in 1986 in New Jersey by German-born artist Manfred Anson."
Jerusalem, Israel
"lamp, inlaid with carnelian stones, that was made in the early 20th century at the Bezalel school in Jerusalem."
New York, United States
"admire Berrys collection of of Hanukkah lamps: They will be on public view at Christies Rockefeller Center (20 Rockefeller Plaza)."
Hanau, Hesse, Germany
"silver Hanukkah lamp, engraved with the name of artisan Emil Freund of Hanau."
Poland
"a Polish-made brass menorah with two deer engraved on its backplate."
Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States
"spent most of his professional legal career as an attorney in Washington, D.C., where he was a member of and donor to Congregation Adas Israel."

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