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New York City, USA, 1982. 168 pp., illustrations: 8 col., 79 b&w, 27.9 × 21.6 cm. English.
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Description |
An exploration of the similarities and differences between two diaspora communities—one Ashkenazic, the other Sephardic. Introduction by Vivian B. Mann, followed by two historical essays on the Jews of Frankfurt (Robert S. Liberles) and the Jews of Istanbul (Joseph Hacker). Complete list of exhibits, with detailed, in-depth descriptions. 211 items.
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Amulets Antisemitic images/objects Benjamin of Tudela, travelogue Besamim Bridal garments Bridal/Wedding belts Candlesticks/Candelabra Cemeteries, Germany Cemeteries, Turkey Challah covers Chuppah Circumcision implements/objects Coins Etrog containers Germany Haggadot Hanukkah lamps Head coverings, women’s Historical documents Keter Torah Ketubbot Kiddush cups Levite sets Matzah covers/bags Medals Mikvah items Mizrach Ner Tamid Oppenheim, Moritz Daniel Paintings, Jewish customs & ceremonies Paintings, synagogues Pesach plates Pesach towel covers Plates, inscribed dairy/meat Portraits Printed books Prints, cemeteries Prints, costume Prints, Jewish customs & ceremonies Prints, synagogues Rabbis, garments Reader’s desk covers Rimmonim Scrolls of Esther, illuminated Scrolls of Esther, rollers Shabbat lamps Shavuot ketubbot Shiviti plaques, paper Synagogue candlesticks Synagogues, Frankfurt am Main Synagogues, Germany Synagogues, Turkey Talit Tass Tefillin cases Tombstones, Germany Tombstones, medieval Torah Ark curtains Torah Ark valances Torah binders Torah mantles Turkey Tzedakah boxes/containers Wedding rings Writing implements Yad
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