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Master artisans, they brought with them to Israel trade secrets and techniques – of hand-applied inks and gold leaf, of binding and embossing, of illumination and illustration - that have been considered virtually extinct since the Renaissance. It is Judaica Heirlooms’ great privilege to enable these artists to continue practicing  their craft as they build their new lives in Israel .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYa’akov Daniel, head of the Judaica Heirlooms workshop, is a \u003cem\u003esofer stam\u003c\/em\u003e, a ritually qualified Hebrew scribe. He began studying art in Tel Aviv at the age of 14; at 18, he turned to Jewish philosophy and mysticism. Deeply immersed ever since in Jewish art, liturgy and observance, he delves into ancient Hebrew sources to find the inspiration for The \u003cem\u003eKitvei Kodesh\u003c\/em\u003e Collection. It is Ya’akov Daniel who, like Hebrew scribes of old, pictures each new volume in its entirety – calligraphy, illumination and illustration  - from the moment of its inception. Collaborating closely with his colleagues in the workshop, he calligraphs and interprets the text, explains its meaning, and suggests illustrations and decorative styles. Ultimately concerned with overall layout and aesthetic harmony between script, illumination, and paintings, he brings each edition to a sumptuous realization of his original vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudaica Heirlooms’ bookbinders and embossers hail largely from the United States , where a burgeoning interest in collectors-edition art books stimulated a revival in associated crafts during the 1970’s. After studying and working with world-renowned bookbinders across the USA , they became consummate professionals themselves, expert in both traditional methods and the latest technological innovations. In the two or three decades since they moved to Israel, these highly select craftspeople have achieved international status for the inimitable finish they have provided – bindings, presentation boxes and embossing – for antique volumes and limited-edition, fine art books such as The \u003cem\u003eKitvei Kodesh \u003c\/em\u003eCollection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eKitvei Kodesh \u003c\/em\u003eCollection –  In Production\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough times have changed significantly, the production of each \u003cem\u003eKitvei Kodesh\u003c\/em\u003e facsimile edition is remarkably similar to that of the great medieval manuscripts, demanding months of painstaking, highly skilled labor. The costly materials and methods invested in each hand-bound volume ensure that Judaica Heirlooms’s books meet the highest standards of the past and present:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParchment – Hand processed in a Jerusalem workshop which caters to professional clients throughout Europe and the USA. Notable for its exquisite finish and feel, this vellum is produced in strict accordance to Jewish religious strictures, guaranteeing that Kitvei Kodesh editions on parchment [are\u003cem\u003ekasher \u003c\/em\u003eas well as beautiful, and] may be used in any synagogue or other ritual setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper – Heavy-weight, elegantly textured fine art papers produced by Caran d’Arches and other international firms….                        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInks - Mixed by the artists themselves according to individual inclination and training, using ingredients only available in the FSU and imported exclusively for Judaica Heirlooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e                       \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColors - Tempera, gouache, or acrylic, based on the artist’s own style and technique..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinting – Facsimiles on parchment are printed through a highly refined and innovative technology known only to one printing house in Israel. Facsimiles on paper are photo offset with numerous color plates and inkings for enhanced color and veracity in reproduction. Lithography and silkscreening are also employed for the reproduction of illustrations. Facsimile editions on parchment are each limited to a maximum of 90 signed and numbered volumes. Facsimiles on paper are produced in signed and numbered editions of 613.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e· Gilding – 24-carat gold leaf is applied by hand to facsimiles on parchment, using techniques perfected centuries ago by European artisans. Facsimiles on paper are heat-embossed with silver and gold foil using contemporary processes which brilliantly emulate true silver and gold leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding - Fine leathers are used for exterior bindings, most of which are elaborately tooled and embossed with 24-karat gold. 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