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Sampler, a collection of stitches. From Holland or Germany, 1817. The sampler was embroidered by a child, Zirle, with Hebrew and Latin letters. Undyed linen, embroidered with silk, 35,5 x 21 cm
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Sampler, a collection of stitches. From Holland or Germany, 1817. The sa...

Sampler, a collection of stitches. From the USA. Mainly using cross stitch, the maker, Bek Berta, used both Latin and Hebrew script. Undyed cotton embroidered on double mesh canvas, 58 x 42 cm
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Sampler, a collection of stitches. From the USA. Mainly using cross stitc...

Spice box (Besonim box) used in the Havdalah, the separation ceremony which divides the Sabbath from weekdays. It is filled with a variety of spices. From Poland Carved wood, 5.7 x 5.7 x 30.5 cm
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Spice box (Besonim box) used in the Havdalah, the separation ceremony whic...

Torah crown for Simchat Torah, the festive holidays celebrating the annual completion and commencement of the reading of the Torah in the synagogue. The crown adorns the Torah role. From Alsace, mid-18th. Papier-mache, silk, artificial flowers. H: 21 cm
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Torah crown for Simchat Torah, the festive holidays celebrating the annual c...

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. 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...

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...

Omer calendar, for counting the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, the barley harvest.Pictures show Balaam's ass, Joshua stopping the sun during the battle against the Amorites, and Jael killing Sisera. From Italy, watercolour on a paper scroll, 32,7 x 11,3 cm
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Omer calendar, for counting the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, th...

Omer calendar, to count the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, the barley harvest. This Omer calendar may also have served as an amulet because it is in- scribed with the mystical name of god and blessings. From the Middle East,watercolour on paper, 62 x 44,5 cm
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Omer calendar, to count the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot, the barley...

Amulet for Shavuot, the harvest festival. This type of amulet is typical of North African Jews. The six triangles below the circle are pointed to ease out evil spirits. From Morocco. Inc and watercolour on paper, 32 x 23 cm
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Amulet for Shavuot, the harvest festival. This type of amulet is typical of...

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...