Judaic Themes - Twelve Tribes II Tzedakah Box

Each color of this tzedakah box depicts each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Ancient Israel was divided into twelve tribes and each tribe has traditionally been associated with a particular gem and color. The tribes were loosely unified until Assyria conquered the Northern Kinddom of Israel and scattered the population, resulting in the legend of the Ten Lost Tribes. The tribes and their colors, in order as they appear on the box, are: Reuben - ruby; Simeon - topaz; Levi - smaradg; Judah - carbuncle; Issachar - sapphire; Zevulun - emerald; Dan - zircon; Gad - agate; Naftali - amethyst; Asher - beryl; Joseph - oxyn; Benjamin - jasper. Each of the sections of stained glass has been hand cut, wrapped in copper and soldered together to form the shape of this tzedakah box. The lid is hinged for easy opening and closing of the box and for removal of the money when the tzadakah is to be given to a worthy cause. This tzedakah box would make the perfect bar or bat mitzvah gift, a gift for Shabbot, or a gift for any special occasion. Size - 4 x 6 x 3"