A beautiful and thoughtfully crafted Apple and Honey Plate, created for the cherished Jewish tradition of welcoming the sweetness of a new year at Rosh Hashanah.
Dinah Ninio is a Melbourne-based painter and ceramicist whose minimalist, multifunctional ceramic pieces are inspired by the Jewish lifecycle. Through a contemporary approach to form and function, her work seeks to preserve, honour and beautify Jewish traditions, creating objects that feel both meaningful and relevant to modern life.
Handcrafted with care, this ceramic Apple and Honey Plate transforms a familiar ritual object into a refined and timeless piece. Designed to bring people together around the table, it celebrates the symbolism of sweetness, renewal and connection that sits at the heart of the Rosh Hashanah experience. Balancing simplicity with thoughtful detail, each piece carries a quiet elegance that enhances both everyday use and special occasions.
At the Jewish Museum of Australia, we are proud to bring to light the work of talented Jewish artists and craftspeople whose practices reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary Jewish life in Melbourne. Dinah's work embodies this vision, drawing on tradition while speaking to the evolving landscape of the Jewish community today.
Find Dinah's work on Instagram at @dinahninioceramics.