Hazorfim
Hazorfim is an Israeli silversmithing house founded in 1965, specialising in handcrafted silver Judaica, jewellery, and ceremonial objects. With its flagship workshop and showroom in Jerusalem near the Old City, Hazorfim became one of the most recognised names in Israeli silver craftsmanship, blending traditional Jewish ritual object-making with contemporary design. The brand’s pieces — including Hanukkah menorahs, Kiddush cups, mezuzot, and Torah ornaments — are collected internationally and are held in synagogues, private collections, and Jewish cultural institutions worldwide.
At a glance
- Type
- Silversmithing house; Judaica workshop and retail showroom
- Period
- Founded 1965; active
- Style
- Israeli silver craftsmanship; traditional and contemporary Judaica design
- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
- Coordinates
- 31.7884° N, 35.2184° E
Overview
Hazorfim (Hebrew: הַצּוֹרְפִים, “the silversmiths”) takes its name directly from the craft it practises, positioning itself as a direct heir to the biblical and talmudic tradition of Jewish metalwork. Founded in Jerusalem in 1965, the house grew during a period of rapid development in Israeli craft industries and quickly established a reputation for quality silver Judaica aimed at both the local observant community and the international Jewish diaspora market. Its Jerusalem location, close to sites of religious significance, reinforces the workshop’s identity as a craft enterprise rooted in place and tradition.
History
The workshop was established in 1965 in Jerusalem as part of the broader mid-20th-century Israeli effort to revive and professionalise traditional Jewish crafts within the newly founded state. Silver Judaica production had deep roots in Central and Eastern European Jewish communities, and Hazorfim drew on immigrant craftspeople who brought those traditions to Israel. Over the following decades the house expanded its range, opened retail outlets across Israel, and developed an export business supplying synagogues, Jewish gift shops, and collectors in North America, Europe, and beyond. The brand became associated with reliable quality and a recognisable aesthetic that updated traditional forms for modern settings.
What you see
Visitors to the Jerusalem showroom encounter display cases filled with silver objects spanning the full calendar of Jewish ritual: Shabbat candlesticks and spice boxes for Havdalah, Hanukkah menorahs in styles from strictly traditional to boldly contemporary, Passover seder plates, Torah pointers (yads), Kiddush cups, and decorative mezuzot. The workshop’s signature lies in the quality of its sterling silver and the use of traditional techniques — chasing, repousse, filigree — applied to both religious and secular jewellery and gift pieces.
Cultural significance
Hazorfim represents a strand of living craft heritage that connects Israel’s contemporary artisanal economy to centuries of Jewish metalworking tradition. Its Judaica pieces serve a dual function as functional ritual objects and as cultural artefacts expressing Jewish identity through material culture. The house’s longevity — over six decades — and international reach make it a recognised institution within the global market for Jewish ceremonial art.
Practical information
- Location
- Jerusalem, Israel (near the Old City area)
- Hours
- Check official website for current opening hours; hours may vary around Shabbat and Jewish holidays
- Website
- Check official Hazorfim website for showroom locations and online shop
Getting there
Jerusalem is served by Ben Gurion International Airport (approximately 45–60 minutes by car or express train). Within Jerusalem, the city’s light rail (LRT) network connects the main neighbourhoods; the central Bus Station and Mahane Yehuda market area are reachable by multiple routes. Taxis and ride-sharing apps (Gett, Yango) operate across the city. Confirm the exact showroom address via the official Hazorfim website before visiting.