TB 035 Tree of Life Tzedakah Box 571All Tamara Baskin items are hand made from raw sheet glass in the studio. Great pride is taken in all the work and in the many different processes. In the Torah, the Tree symbolizes the Jewish people. The Roots are our ancestors, the Trunk corresponds to the people of Israel who were redeemed from Egypt, the Branches represent the tribes of Israel, and the Fruit are the good deeds performed by each Jewish soul. Honor the ancient tradition of charity