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Seder towel, for use after the ritual washing of hands during the Seder dinner, the home celebration of the Exodus. From Europe, Western Ashkenazic, ca.1800. Undyed linen embroidered with cotton and silk, border of knitted, undied linen lace. 185 x 46,5 cm
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Seder towel, for use after the ritual washing of hands during the Seder d...

Seder towel. In the center medallion two rampant lions and the inscription "Abraham Tzvi, son of the illustri- ous Yuspah from the holy congregation of Mueringen.." From Mueringen, Germany, 1747. Undyed linen with velvet silk, metallic threads and sequins. 165,2 x 39,4 cm
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Seder towel. In the center medallion two rampant lions and the inscription "Abr...

Pillowcase for the Passover Seder, used by the reader of the Hagaddah to lean against. Lions rampant, the spies and the cluster of grapes, stags and a double- headed eagle. From Germany. Embroidered linen, 75 x 75 cm
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Pillowcase for the Passover Seder, used by the reader of the Hagaddah to lean...

Matzah bag, for the broken pieces of matzah eaten at various stages of the Passover meal, the Seder. Passover celebrates the Exodus, the liberation of the Jews from Egyptian slavery. From Germany. Silk, embroidered with silk thread, 40,5 x 38,6 cm
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Matzah bag, for the broken pieces of matzah eaten at various stages of the...

Matzah bag, to be used for the broken pieces of matzah eaten at various stages of the Seder dinner. The four corners are embroidered with the names of the four stages of the seder proceedings. From Italy, end 18th Undyed linen, needlepoint lace. 37,5 x 37,5 cm
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Matzah bag, to be used for the broken pieces of matzah eaten at various stages...

Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner, the family celebration of the Exodus and deliverance from slavery in Egypt. From Germany, 1797. The woman's dress is a collage of embroidery and fabric. Ink on paper, 20 x 15 cm
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Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner, the...

Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner, the family celebration of the Exodus and deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Page shows Israelites beaten by overseers while carrying stones. From Germany, 1729. Watercolour on vellum, 33 x 19 cm
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Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner, the fa...

Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner, the family celebration of the Exodus from Egypt. Page shows Jacob riding to Egypt in the chariot Joseph sent for him. From Altona, Germany,1766. Parchment, ink, watercolour. 40 leaves, 28,5 x 16 cm
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Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner, the family...

Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner. An angel of the Lord brandishes a sword, protecting the tent camp of the Israelites. By Issachar Beer ben Jacob Chayyim of Alek. From Central Europe,1739. 48 leaves, 10,3 x 8,7 cm
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Passover Haggadah, a book with the story recited at the Seder dinner. An...

Omer calendar, a booklet with a page each for counting the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, the barley harvest. Page shows 41st day; the facing page depicts Samson felling the pillars of the Philistine temple. From Italy, 1803. Paper, 53 leaves, 7,8 x 5,5 cm
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Omer calendar, a booklet with a page each for counting the 49 days between Pass...

Mizrach ("East"), a decoration hung on the walls of synagogue or home to indicate the direction of prayer, i.e. facing east towards Jerusalem. Designed and coloured like a Moslem prayer rug, this mizrach is from North Africa. Watercolour, 61,4 x 44,5 cm
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Mizrach ("East"), a decoration hung on the walls of synagogue or home to ind...

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...