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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...

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...

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...

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...

"Shpanyer band",from Eastern Europe,1910.This band was probably sewn onto a tallit (prayer shawl). Gilt silver,gold metallic thread on cotton, 77,5 x 12,75 cm
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"Shpanyer band",from Eastern Europe,1910.This band was probably sewn onto a tal...

Embroidered bag for prayer shawls,1870,from Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,USA.Embroidered by Charity Solis-Cohen for the Bar Mitzvah of her brother whose name is embroidered on the front. Silk,embroidered with silk thread,23 x 22,5 cm
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Embroidered bag for prayer shawls,1870,from Philadelphia,Pennsylvani...

Embroidered bag for prayer shawls.Made in the Far East for a Russian jew whose initials appear on Hebrew on the front of the bag and in Russian on the back. Satin,ambroidered with silk and metallic thread, 30,5 x 23,5 cm
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Embroidered bag for prayer shawls.Made in the Far East for a Russian jew whose...

Tallit Katan or Arba Kanfot (four corners) with tzitzit,worn by strictly orthodox jews as a constant reminder to observe all commandments of the Torah. Crochted cotton from Portsmouth,England,1901. 86,5 x 22,6 cm
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Tallit Katan or Arba Kanfot (four corners) with tzitzit,worn by strictly...

Embroidered bag for tefillim (philacteries),1900. From Russia. Velvet embroidered with silk,29 x 21,5 cm
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Embroidered bag for tefillim (philacteries),1900. From Russia....

Sampler, a collection of stitches. From England,1820. The sampler was embroidered by a child named Sarah. Undyed linen,embroidered with cotton,35,5 x 21 cm
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Sampler, a collection of stitches. From England,1820. The sampler was embroide...

Wimpel or Torah binder.The swaddling cloths used during circumcision were then cut and sewn together to form a long strip which could be painted or embroidered.From Trinidad,Colorado,USA."For Gilbert Sanders,July 8,1889" Undyed linen with pigments and silk threads,358 x 24 cm
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Wimpel or Torah binder.The swaddling cloths used during circumcision were then c...