Handcrafted artistic stone carving · Israel

Measure of Memory

If I forget you, Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its skill— Psalms 137:5

Handcrafted

48×48 cm

Inspiration

Judaism · Jerusalem · Temple

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A memory carved in stone, revealed from within the wall

After the Temple was destroyed, the sages decreed that no plastered home should be built — but for a cubit by a cubit by the entrance, left unfinished.

Shulchan AruchOrach Chayim · 560 · §1

A 48 × 48 cm patch of wall, left raw and unfinished — a living reminder of the Temple's destruction, and the hope of its return.

We give that memory an artistic, moving expression: by hand, we expose the raw concrete behind the plaster in a cubit-by-cubit space, and carve into it traditional imagery, inscriptions, and ornaments drawn from Jewish tradition, Jerusalem, and the Temple.

The carving is a daily reminder — as long as the Temple is not rebuilt, we are not whole.

48×48

Centimeters · Amah by amah

1–2

Days on site

100%

Handcrafted · Unique

From the craft

Our work

Every piece is planned and carved by hand. Every cubit is a unique signature — the result of days of work, thought, and prayer.

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Brand brochure

Nine square carving samples arranged in a 3-by-3 display on a cream wall, each inscribed 'If I forget you / Jerusalem' with a Temple silhouette over Jerusalem's walls — in varying tones, textures, and styles.

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Model showcase

A dark grey, roughly textured stone tile: the upper portion inscribed 'If I forget you / Jerusalem' and the center showing a clean Temple silhouette above Jerusalem's crenellated wall.

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Refael model

Wall carving in warm beige: 'If I forget you' inscribed across the top, with the Temple flanked by Jerusalem hills and pine trees, and flowing line-paths across the foreground.

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Harim model

Wall carving in two textures: a smooth upper panel inscribed 'If I forget you / Jerusalem', and a rough, wavy lower panel evoking flames of fire, within which a Temple silhouette stands over Jerusalem's walls.

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Lehavot (flames) model

Refined carving within a decorative rectangular border, in soft cream tone: 'If I forget you' inscribed above, the Temple on a platform over Jerusalem's walls with hills on either side, and 'Jerusalem' inscribed below — delicate, light finish.

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Liel model

Paper stencil resting on a wooden surface: the upper portion cut to spell out the verse 'I have set the Lord always before me' in stencil letters, and the lower portion cut to show a Temple silhouette over Jerusalem's walls — an X-Acto craft knife visible alongside.

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Maayan model

A dark cardboard stencil with a central cut-out revealing a bright surface beneath: through the cut you can see the Temple crowned with battlements, surrounded by hills and horizontal line-waves — an interim step preparing the stencil for carving.

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Work steps — flames of fire model

Sandstone-toned carving: 'If I forget you' finely inscribed at the top and 'Jerusalem' more boldly at the bottom; the middle area shows a heavily textured stone surface hinting at the Temple in relief.

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Yehuda model

Angled view of a gallery-style display: a square grey-stone carving behind a clear glass panel on a white wall — showing the inscriptions 'If I forget you / Jerusalem' and the Temple above Jerusalem's walls, with a glass highlight catching the light.

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Refael model + glass (sample)

Action shot: Guy, in yellow ear-protection and gloves, strikes a chisel with a hammer to carve a stone-textured wall — 'If I forget you' is carved above and the tops of the letters of 'Jerusalem' are visible below as work progresses.

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Work steps — Yehuda model

Action shot: Guy, wearing a kippah, uses a rotary tool to carve a wall mid-progress — the wall is gradually revealing a Temple above Jerusalem's crenellated wall, carved through the plaster to expose the concrete underneath.

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Carving in progress — Temple model

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Carving 'If I forget you, Jerusalem'

Workshop action shot: a man in a dark shirt stands on a yellow stepladder, carving a smooth gypsum wall — the 'flames of fire' model is mid-progress, showing 'If I forget you / Jerusalem' and the Temple emerging from a texture of vertical carved lines.

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Work steps — flames of fire on a gypsum wall

Gallery-style display: a square grey-stone carving mounted on a white wall behind a clear glass panel held by metal standoffs — 'If I forget you / Jerusalem' inscribed above and a Temple over Jerusalem's walls carved below.

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Refael model + glass

Action shot: Guy, in yellow ear-protection and gloves, uses a rotary tool to carve the letters of 'Jerusalem' in the lower line of a wall design — the line 'If I forget you' above is already clearly carved.

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Work steps — Yehuda model

Top-down view of a workbench: a teal stencil sheet with the Temple drawn in black geometric concentric rectangles — alongside it an orange ruler, a black pen, an eraser, and an open toolbox holding screwdrivers.

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Designing the stencil — preparation phase

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Work steps — Gad model

Choose your direction

What can be carved

Six directions we walk through with you in the consultation — each tailored to the home, the story, and the wall.

01Most popular

Temple imagery

An artistic depiction of the Temple, hand-carved — with pillars, walls, and depth.

02Minimalist

Inscription only

A chosen verse or phrase — "If I forget you, Jerusalem", "I have set the Lord always before me", "A psalm of thanksgiving", "And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them" — carved in traditional letterforms.

03Recommended

Inscription + imagery

A full composition: inscription above, depiction of the Temple or Jerusalem below.

04Custom-ordered

Traditional ornaments

Jewish motifs: menorah, lulav, olive branches, Star of David — chosen by you.

05Personal design

Bespoke design

Have a specific idea? We'll sit together, plan, and carve exactly what you envisioned.

06Flexible

Placement in the home

Entryway, living room, prayer corner — we'll match the design to the chosen spot.

The process

How it works

Four steps — from the first meeting to the moment the memory joins the home.

Step 1

Reach out on any platform

We'll consult and together choose the design, imagery, and inscription that fits your home.

Step 2

Preparation & stencil

We prepare a precise cubit-by-cubit stencil of the chosen design.

Step 3

Exposing the concrete

We carefully remove the plaster layer and reveal the raw concrete beneath.

Step 4

Artistic hand-carving

We hand-carve the imagery and inscriptions — every chisel stroke is unique.

How we work

Behind the scenes

Frequently asked questions

Good to know
before we start

Didn't find your answer? We'd love to talk.

Every project is quoted individually — contact us for a personal estimate.

Usually 1–2 days on site.

No, the work does not damage the wall.

No special preparation is needed.

Yes — it works on all wall types.

Ready?

We'd love
to hear from you

We come to anywhere in Israel. Send your details and we'll get back — or message us on WhatsApp.

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