Sale of Handcrafted Judaic Ceramics to Benefit Brandeis University

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(1888PressRelease) November 30, 2011 - LOS ANGELES-- The family of the late Judaic folk artist Albert Greenberg today announced the sale of an unprecedented number of his pieces, including menorahs, candle-stick holders, masks, and tzedakah boxes. Priced between $200 and $600, all proceeds go to the Daja Wangchuk Meston Greenberg '96 Memorial Scholarship at Brandeis University, named for Al's beloved nephew who passed away in 2010.

Born and reared in Los Angeles, Albert served in the Second Motion Picture Camera Unit in World War II and returned home to begin a long career in the tire industry. After retiring in 1984, Al pursued ceramics as a hobby. He began with pinch-pots but quickly graduated to technically sophisticated and nostalgic scenes of shtetl life in the form of mezuzot, menorahs, candlestick holders, and large chess sets. He earned a following from Judaica collectors around the country, and during the 1990s his work could be seen in major galleries around the Los Angeles area, including the Museum of Tolerance gift shop. His art and life were the subject of a Los Angeles Times feature in 1994.

The Daja Wangchuk Meston Greenberg '96 Memorial Scholarship commemorates Daja's unique life and gifts as an activist, author, and friend. The scholarship was established in 2010 after Daja succumbed to a long battle with depression.

More information can be found at: http://albert-greenberg-judaica.tumblr.com/
Contact Ken Greenberg: greenberg.judaica ( @ ) yahoo dot com

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