Custom Judaica
Custom Judaica
Quick Answer
Custom Judaica is the sub-hub for everything personalized.
Engraving on existing pieces (2-3 weeks). Fully bespoke commissions (4-6 weeks). Multi-piece corporate runs (6-8 weeks). Each commission is one-of-one, signed and numbered by the David Roytman atelier in Tel Aviv.
Questions Buyers Ask
Q: What is custom Judaica?
A: Custom Judaica is luxury Jewish ritual or ceremonial objects personalized or fully designed for a specific buyer. It includes engraving on existing pieces, fully bespoke commissions, family symbol design, corporate gift series, and one-of-one heirloom pieces.
Q: What is the difference between engraving and a custom commission?
A: Engraving adds text or symbols to an existing catalog piece (2 to 3 weeks). A custom commission designs the piece itself around the buyer (4 to 6 weeks). Commissions are signed and numbered, and the design is not reproduced.
Q: What can be engraved?
A: Surnames, full family names, wedding or move-in dates, Hebrew letters (full or initials), Star of David variations, hamsa, lion of Judah, Jerusalem walls, menorah, and short blessings. Sterling silver and bronze take engraving directly. Italian leather and python take embossing. See Engraved Mezuzah Cases Guide.
Q: What can be commissioned bespoke?
A: Mezuzah cases, kippot, tallit bags, tefillin boxes, decanters, kiddush cups, pendants, cufflinks, Torah covers, full Shabbat table sets. Bespoke material direction, family symbols, and dimensional matching to a specific doorway are all possible.
Q: How does the commission process work?
A: Email sales@davidroytman.com with the piece, materials, symbol or text, occasion, date, and budget. The atelier returns a sketch in 7 days. After approval, production runs 4 to 6 weeks. The piece arrives numbered and signed.
Q: How much does a custom commission cost?
A: Engraving on existing pieces averages $62 over catalog. Fully bespoke designs $1,200 to $3,000+. Multi-piece corporate runs are quoted per run. Special materials (gold, rare stones) priced separately.
Q: Can corporate gift series be custom?
A: Yes. The atelier accepts multi-piece runs of 10 to 50 identical pieces: cufflinks for partners, mezuzah cases for office openings, kiddush cups for multi-family events. Lead time 6 to 8 weeks. Per-run quote.
Q: How do I start a custom Judaica commission?
A: Visit Custom Made Judaica for the full commission brief, or email sales@davidroytman.com directly. The atelier replies with sketch and quote within 7 days.
Browse the Custom Routes
Full Commission
Custom Made Judaica
The full atelier brief: how to commission a one-of-one piece. Sketch in 7 days, production 4-6 weeks.
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Engraving
Engraved Mezuzah Cases Guide
What can be engraved, materials, lead times, and pricing for engraving on existing pieces.
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Entry point
Special Order Mezuzah Case
$1,400. The starting point for a custom mezuzah commission. Names, dates, symbols.
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Corporate
Jewish Business Gift Etiquette
Multi-piece corporate runs and milestone commissions for clients and partners.
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Customization Routes
| Route | Lead time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Engraving on in-stock silver or bronze piece | 2 to 3 weeks | +$62 over catalog |
| Embossing on leather or python | 3 to 4 weeks | +$80 over catalog |
| Bespoke single piece (mezuzah case, kippah, decanter) | 4 to 6 weeks | $1,200-3,000+ |
| Bespoke multi-piece set (full Shabbat table) | 6 to 8 weeks | $3,000-10,000+ |
| Corporate run (10-50 identical pieces) | 6 to 8 weeks | Per-run quote, $300+/piece |
| Special materials (gold, rare stones) | 6 to 8 weeks | Per-piece quote, materials separate |
How to Choose Your Route
- Engraving on existing piece. When the buyer likes a catalog piece and wants to add a name or date. Fastest, cheapest, lowest-risk.
- Bespoke single piece. When the buyer wants a piece designed around them but only one item. 4 to 6 weeks. $1,200-3,000.
- Multi-piece set. When the buyer wants a coordinated Shabbat table or multi-doorway home set. Same atelier, same hands. 6 to 8 weeks.
- Corporate run. When 10+ identical pieces are needed (partner gifts, client cohort, multi-family event). Per-run quote.
- Special materials. Gold, rare stones, family heirloom motifs. Sourced separately, longer lead time.
Start a Custom Commission
Visit Custom Made Judaica for the full process page, or email sales@davidroytman.com with the piece type, materials, symbol or text, occasion, and date. The atelier replies with sketch and quote within 7 days.
Related Hubs and Guides
- Custom Made Judaica: full commission process page.
- Luxury Judaica Guides (top hub).
- High-End Judaica Gifts: gift selection by occasion.
- Doorway Judaica: mezuzah cases, including custom and engraved.
- Shabbat Table Judaica: kiddush cups, decanters, full sets.
- Engraved Mezuzah Cases Guide: detailed engraving options.
- Jewish Business Gift Etiquette: corporate run guidance.