The Work
Every Angle Reveals Something New
Hand-carved Purim graggers, deeply rooted in Torah teachings - each one a vessel of hidden wisdom, deeply rooted in Torah, Chassidus, and Kabbalah. Tangible expressions of the invisible.
I didn't set out to make a gragger. I set out to answer a question: What would a Purim object look like if it carried the full depth of what Purim actually means?
Not a toy. Not a novelty. Something you hold in your hand and feel the weight of - the joy, the concealment, the revelation, the wild holy laughter of a people who survived the unsurvivable.
Every layer is precisely thought out. Every symbol earns its position. There are layers in this piece that I expect will take years to fully discover - and that's by design. Deeply layered art should not give itself up in a glance.
Each piece of art is carved to create a tangible expression of hidden wisdom. This is a vessel.
At the core of Ra'chel's work is a commitment to making profound Chassidic concepts tangible and accessible. Her creations are multi-layered - offering immediate visual appeal while containing grounded depth that can be explored endlessly.
Ra'chel's artistic process is deeply intertwined with her ongoing Torah study. Each day brings new insights that inspire her creations, ensuring that her work remains a living, evolving expression of Chassidic and Kabbalistic thought.
Through her art, Ra'chel serves as a bridge between the spiritual and physical realms, between ancient wisdom and contemporary expression. Her work invites viewers to explore the rich tapestry of Jewish mystical thought, offering a visual gateway to profound spiritual concepts.
She seeks to ignite a spark of understanding and curiosity in all who encounter her work, regardless of their background - continuing the Chassidic tradition of making deep spiritual truths accessible and relevant to all.
More about Ra'chel on 231gates.com →Each piece joins a lineage of intentional art designed not for trend, but for eternity - objects that migrate from home to heir, from generation to generation. An inheritance in waiting.
Limited quantities available each year.
Hand-painted works released by private inquiry only.
"I made each one to outlast me. That's the only standard that matters."