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Handcrafted Ner Tamids of Claude Riedel

My pieces combine traditional forms with evocative blown and stained glass. I seek a radiant purity of light which inspires and calms the spirit of the congregant. The use of a soft, translucent pallet of clear and colored glass allows worshippers to focus on their prayer. On closer inspection there are hidden jewels of meaning within each piece. While most installations are electrically lit, I also use gas and oil flames when possible. Each piece is unique, entirely hand crafted and designed to fit your architectural setting. I enjoy the collaborative process, both for what it symbolizes and for the inspiration it provides. I look forward to working with your synagogue to create a beautiful and meaningful Ner Tamid.

Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts presents: From Darkness into Light: Claude Riedel and the Art of the Ner Tamid

Exhibition running from January 27- March 27, 2022 with a Exhibition reception and artist talk: February 19, 2022, 5:30-8:30pm.

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Claude Riedel Ner Tamid Designs

Ner Tamid Gallery

Click to get a closer look at Ner Tamids that Claude Riedel has created.

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Claude Riedel mezuzah

Mezuzah

On a visit to Israel I was inspired by the mezuzah embedded in the wall inside the North Gate entrance to the Old City. I have created my own version out of bronze. It is 7 inches long. Scroll not included.

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Claude Riedel

About Claude

Claude Riedel has been creating stained glass windows and sculptures for more than 40 years.

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Portable Ner Tamids

Eternal light or memorial flame for home or small sanctuaries. Ten to fourteen inches tall, made of blown glass and cast bronze. Each flame unique.

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Order Claude Riedel's Book

From Darkness Into Light: Claude Riedel and the Art of the Ner Tamid

Explore how artist Claude Riedel weaves ancient traditions of the Ner Tamid into his deeply personal and expressive creations. Learn about themes from the Seven Species to the Burning Bush and Wings of Angels in this visually-stunning educational book. Equal parts artist monograph and Judaic art history. 

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110 pages | Hardcover
Standard Edition $90 | Layflat Edition $198.

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Testimonials

"Hello Claude, As you recall, you produced a beautiful Ner Tamid for us. During Friday night's Simchat Torah services, we dedicated two Torah scrolls and the Ner Tamid, the wonderful piece you created, the historical meaning, and why it was important for our family and our community. It was really a special evening ~ so many people admired your work, and the Rabbi even requested we turn off the other lights in the room, so the true beauty of the soft light could be fully appreciated – it was a very moving experience!"
Cheryl Rotatori​
"A experiencia que tuve desde que platique con Claude fue muy motivante. El me ayudo a disenar este precioso ner tamid lo cual le dio un toque especial a nuestra sinagoga asi como al ser querido que he hecho en memoria de. Disfrutamos el momento de la instalacion hasta el encendido Vale la pena invertir en un ner tamid, queda la memoria para suempre Un abrazo David Attias Skylake Synagogue, N. Miami"
David Attias