Custom Synagogue Art & Judaica Commissions

Rhonda Kap creates custom synagogue art and Judaica commissions in copper and bronze for Jewish communities, congregations, institutions, and sacred spaces throughout California and across the United States.

Her commissioned work includes Ner Tamids, large mezuzot, menorahs, Tzedakah boxes, Hebrew lettering, fountains, plaques, ritual objects, and other ceremonial metal artwork created specifically for the architecture, traditions, and needs of each community.

Every piece is individually handcrafted using copper and bronze, allowing each commission to become an original work of contemporary Judaic art rather than a mass-produced object.

Custom Metal Art for Synagogues & Jewish Institutions

Synagogue artwork often carries both visual and ceremonial importance. A commissioned piece may become part of the architecture of the sanctuary, mark an important entrance, illuminate a sacred space, commemorate a person or event, or become part of the congregation’s ongoing ritual life.

Rhonda has created commissioned copper and bronze artwork for synagogues and Jewish institutions across the country. Her projects have included work for communities in California and other parts of the United States.

Each project can be designed around the scale and character of the space, the intended ceremonial purpose, and the imagery or symbolism that is meaningful to the congregation.

For information about beginning a project, visit Rhonda’s Custom Metal Art Commissions page.

Custom Ner Tamids & Eternal Lights

The Ner Tamid, or eternal light, holds an important place within the synagogue and provides an opportunity for ceremonial meaning and artistic expression to come together.

Rhonda has created handcrafted Ner Tamids in copper and bronze for synagogue spaces. Her designs use sculptural form, texture, light, and symbolic imagery to create pieces intended to complement the sacred environment in which they are displayed.

A custom Ner Tamid can be developed around the architecture and visual character of the sanctuary while remaining a distinctive original work of Judaic metal art.

Large Mezuzot for Synagogues & Jewish Institutions

Rhonda has created large artisan mezuzot for gates, doorways, and entrances at synagogues, camps, and Jewish institutions.

These commissioned pieces allow a familiar ritual object to become an architectural work of art while maintaining its meaning within Jewish tradition. Designs may incorporate organic forms, Hebrew symbolism, copper and bronze textures, and other details appropriate to the space.

For smaller residential and ceremonial works, explore Rhonda’s collection of handcrafted copper and bronze Mezuzot.

Hebrew Lettering, Ark & Bimah Art

Architectural metalwork can become an important visual element within a synagogue sanctuary.

Rhonda has created hand-hammered copper Hebrew letters for placement above Bimahs and on Arks, including large-scale installations designed to become part of the surrounding architecture.

Custom Hebrew lettering and metal sculpture can be created to complement an existing sanctuary or become part of a new or renovated sacred environment. The scale, wording, symbolism, materials, and placement can all be considered as part of the commission process.

Menorahs, Tzedakah Boxes & Ceremonial Artwork

Rhonda’s synagogue commissions extend beyond architectural installations to include ceremonial objects used and displayed within Jewish communities.

Her work includes menorahs, wall-mounted Tzedakah boxes, Torah ornaments, Seder pieces, fountains, plaques, and other handcrafted copper and bronze objects.

These pieces combine the meaning and traditions associated with Judaica with Rhonda’s distinctive approach to contemporary metal sculpture.

Explore more of Rhonda’s handcrafted Judaic ritual objects, including pieces for Shabbat, Hanukkah, Passover, and other Jewish traditions.

California Judaica Artist Creating Synagogue Commissions Nationwide

Rhonda is a California-based metal sculptor whose commissioned synagogue and Judaica work can be found throughout the United States.

Her public commission history includes projects for synagogues, Jewish community organizations, schools, camps, cemeteries, and other institutions in California and across the country. She studied Judaic metal sculpture in Israel and later earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in metal sculpture from the San Francisco Art Institute.

Jewish communities outside California are welcome to inquire about a project. Rhonda works with congregations and institutions seeking original synagogue art, ceremonial metalwork, and custom Judaica designed for meaningful spaces.

Learn more about Rhonda Kap, her education, exhibitions, awards, and public commissions.

Commission Original Judaic Art for Your Community

A custom synagogue commission begins with a conversation about your community, the intended space, the purpose of the piece, and the ideas or traditions you would like the artwork to express.

Projects may vary from smaller ceremonial objects to large-scale architectural installations. Factors such as size, location, materials, symbolism, timeline, and installation requirements can be discussed as part of the planning process.

Whether your community is considering a custom Ner Tamid, large mezuzah, menorah, Hebrew lettering, Tzedakah box, memorial piece, or another work of Judaic metal art, Rhonda welcomes the opportunity to discuss your ideas.

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