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The Bible (Old Testament)

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The Jewish Museum New York

THE JEWISH MUSEUM NEW YORK

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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indicate the direction of prayer towards Jerusalem. Under the stags, written in German: "In memory of Nathan Hoffmann, Odessa, February 28, 1890." Symmetrical paper cutout 82,7 x 41,9 cm
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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indica...

Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indicate the direction of prayer towards Jerusalem. This Shiviti is in the form of a panoramic map of Israel. From Istanbul, Turkey, 1853. Paint, ink and collage on paper. 99 x 79 cm
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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set on the eastern wall of a synagogue to indica...

Shiviti, a decorative plaque set in the eastern wall of a synagogue, to indicate the direction of prayer towards Jerusalem. From USA, signed in Hebrew and English by Philip Cohen, 1861. Symmetrical paper cutout, 64,2 x 48,8 cm
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Shiviti, a decorative plaque set in the eastern wall of a synagogue, to indic...

Miniature Ark, or Torah shrine. A menorah and the tablets with the ten commandments appear on the doors. From Russia. Punchwork on sheet brass, 41 x 18 x 14 cm
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Miniature Ark, or Torah shrine. A menorah and the tablets with the ten com...

Ark (Torah shrine) doors from the Butzian synagogue in Cracow, Poland. "Be strong as a leopard, light as an eagle, fleet as a deer and strong as a lion to do the will of thy father," is inscribed over the doors. Carved and painted wood, 130 x 96 cm
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Ark (Torah shrine) doors from the Butzian synagogue in Cracow, Poland. "Be s...

Ark (Torah shrine) curtain from Persia. Designed like a Moslem prayer rug, floral decorations, Star of David, Bible quotations. Embroidery on hand-quilted cotton, 114 x 76 cm
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Ark (Torah shrine) curtain from Persia. Designed like a Moslem prayer rug...

Two Rimmonim, decorations that top the two staves around which the Torah scroll is wound. From Djerba, Tunisia. Painted wood, coloured plaster and gilt, 25 x 9 cm
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Two Rimmonim, decorations that top the two staves around which the Torah s...

Torah cases, or tikim. The "Tik" was used in oriental communities instead of a Torah mantle. From Iraq or Yemen (left) and Calcutta, India. Wood, 100 x 30 x 98 cm
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Torah cases, or tikim. The "Tik" was used in oriental communities instead of a...

Torah case ("Tik"), which, in Jewish communities in North Africa, Yemen and countries east of Israel, replace the Torah mantle. From Kai Feng Fu, Honan Province, China. Behind the tik is a tallit, or prayer shawl from Shanghai. Wood, gilt and red laquer.
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Torah case ("Tik"), which, in Jewish communities in North Africa, Yemen and...

In a wall painting in the Sukkah of Fischach, Germany, members of the Jewish community walk behind a man carrying the Torah scroll. The others hold lulavim, palm branches. From Fischach, Germany, early 19th See also 30-05-04/9
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In a wall painting in the Sukkah of Fischach, Germany, members of the Jewish co...

Plate for the ceremony of Eruv Chatzerot. Each year before Passover, a matzah is placed in this plate and hung in the synagogue above the worshippers. From Jungholz, Germany, 1770. Carved and painted wood, 43 cm diameter.
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Plate for the ceremony of Eruv Chatzerot. Each year before Passover, a matza...

Glass having belonged to the Jewish burial society "Chevra Kaddisha". It shows the members in black dress accompanying the casket. In Jewish communities it is considered an honour to be invited to join the society. From Bohemia, glass with enamel paint, H:25 cm
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Glass having belonged to the Jewish burial society "Chevra Kaddisha". It sh...