Jewish History Collection

Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer called Baal Shem Tov, 19th century. Found in the collection of Universitatsbibliothek, Frankfurt am Main

Passover ritual as begun in ancient Egypt
Jewish family marking their home with lambs blood for the first Passover. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Jews are Our Misfortune, 1920s. Found in the collection of Deutsches Historisches Museum

Portrait of Jonathan ben Nathan Eybeschütz (1690-1764), 1772. Creator: Balzer
Portrait of Jonathan ben Nathan Eybeschutz (1690-1764), 1772. Private Collection

Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, c. 1680. Found in the collection of Israel Museum, Jerusalem

The Tearing of the Temple Curtain (The Curtain of the Temple Was Torn in Two), 1703. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Moses with the Ten Commandments, c. 1650-1660. Found in the Collection of Musee de Picardie, Amiens

Moses turning Aarons rod into a snake. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1609-1610. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Moses and the Brazen Serpent, 1609-1610. Found in the Collection of Courtauld Institute of Art, London

Moses with the Ten Commandments, 1841. Found in the Collection of Musee d Art Thomas Henry, Cherbourg

Death of the Pharaohs Firstborn Son, 1858. Found in the Collection of Johannesburg Art Gallery

Musee des Horreurs (Gallery of Horrors): Yves Guyot, 1899. Private Collection

Musee des Horreurs (Gallery of Horrors): Emile Zola, 1899. Private Collection

Menachem Mendel Beilis, 1913. Creator: Anonymous
Menachem Mendel Beilis, 1913. Private Collection

Musee des Horreurs (Gallery of Horrors): Georges Clemenceau, 1899. Private Collection

Fake train ticket with the imprint "To Jerusalem - there, but not back!", 1893
Fake train ticket with the imprint " To Jerusalem - there, but not back!", 1893. Private Collection

The Flight of the Prisoners (gouache on board)
UIG4759833 The Flight of the Prisoners (gouache on board) by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902); Jewish Museum, New York

Frontispiece to The Works of Flavius Josephus, 1725 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF119843 Frontispiece to The Works of Flavius Josephus, 1725 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Victory stele for King Mesha of Moab at Dibon, Eastern Jordan, 842 BC (basalt)
XIR69508 Victory stele for King Mesha of Moab at Dibon, Eastern Jordan, 842 BC (basalt) by Phoenician, (9th century BC); 115x60 cm; Louvre, Paris

Joshua commanding the walls of Jericho to fall down (colour litho)
CHT252515 Joshua commanding the walls of Jericho to fall down (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abraham and his Descendants, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514
BMR252520 Abraham and his Descendants, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) 1493 (coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris

The Toilette of Esther (Esther Preparing to be Presented to King Ahasuerus), 1841. Found in the collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1640s. Creator: Assereto, Gioacchino (1600-1649)
Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1640s. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Laban searches for the images of gods, hidden by Rahel, 1670s. Private Collection

Isaac Blessing Jacob, Mid of 16th cen. Creator: Hemessen, Jan Sanders, van (c. 1500-c
Isaac Blessing Jacob, Mid of 16th cen. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Moses and the Brazen Serpent, ca 1770. Creator: Angeli, Giuseppe (1712-1798)
Moses and the Brazen Serpent, ca 1770. Private Collection

Moses Striking Water from the Rock, 1667-1670. Creator: Murillo, Bartolome Esteban
Moses Striking Water from the Rock, 1667-1670. Found in the Collection of Hospital de la Caridad, Sevilla

The Circumcision, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Romano, Giulio (1499-1546)
The Circumcision, First Half of 16th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

The Beautiful Jewess Goes Shopping. Le Rire magazine, 1896. Creator: Hermann-Paul
The Beautiful Jewess Goes Shopping. Le Rire magazine, 1896. Found in the Collection of Collection de David E. Weisman et Jacqueline E. Michel

The floor mosaic of the synagogue at Bova Marina, 4th century. Creator: Classical Antiquities
The floor mosaic of the synagogue at Bova Marina, 4th century. Found in the Collection of Museo e Parco archeologico Archeoderi, Bova Marina

Moses striking the Rock. Creator: Ricci, Sebastiano (1659-1734)
Moses striking the Rock. Private Collection

The Brazen Serpent (Study), 1839. Creator: Bruni, Fyodor Antonovich (1800-1875)
The Brazen Serpent (Study), 1839. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The capture of a town by Godfrey of Bouillon. Creator: Anonymous
The capture of a town by Godfrey of Bouillon

Judensau (Jews sow), ca 1470. Creator: Anonymous
Judensau (Jews sow), ca 1470. Private Collection

The Fettmilch Rising. Expulsion of the jews from Frankfurt on August 23, 1614, c. 1616-1617. Private Collection

The Fettmilch Rising. Reintroduction of the Jews in Frankfurt on February 28, 1616, c
The Fettmilch Rising. Reintroduction of the Jews in Frankfurt on February 28, 1616 according to imperial proclamation, c. 1616-1617. Private Collection

The Fettmilch Rising. The plundering of the Judengasse in Frankfurt on August 22, 1614, c. 1616-1617. Private Collection

The Erection of the Brazen Serpent, 1576. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
The Erection of the Brazen Serpent, 1576. Found in the Collection of Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Venezia

Portrait of David Sintzheim (1745-1812), 1800s. Creator: Damame-Demartrais, Michel Francois
Portrait of David Sintzheim (1745-1812), 1800s. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Grand Sanhedrin of the Israelites by Napoleon I, 1806. Creator: Damame-Demartrais
The Grand Sanhedrin of the Israelites by Napoleon I, 1806. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Pandurs visiting the Jews, ca 1756. Artist: Englebrecht, Martin (1684-1756)
The Pandurs visiting the Jews, ca 1756. From a private collection

Moses Breaking the Tablets of the Law, ca 1624-1625. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Jewish procession (engraving)
XJF128063 Jewish procession (engraving) by German School; Private Collection; out of copyright. possible copyright restrictions apply, consult national copyright laws

Portrait of Jonathan Eubeschutz, Chief Rabbi in Altona (engraving)
XJF119877 Portrait of Jonathan Eubeschutz, Chief Rabbi in Altona (engraving) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jonathan Eybeschutz (1690-1764)

View of the Jewish School (engraving)
XJF119804 View of the Jewish School (engraving) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospect der Juden Schul, wie Sie Stande, dort, wo jzt die Frauen kirche; ); out of copyright

Lodging at the Rosenthaler gate (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF115895 Lodging at the Rosenthaler gate (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School; Private Collection; (add.info.: house built by Jewish community to provide for their poor as Jewish beggars were)

Templum Salomonie (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Templum Salomonie (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

Jerusalem (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Creator: Wolgemut
Jerusalem (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), ca 1493. Private Collection

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Jewish History: From Ancient Rituals to Modern Challenges" a captivating journey that spans centuries, encompassing significant figures and events that have shaped the faith and culture. One such figure was Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer, known as Baal Shem Tov, who emerged in the 19th century as a spiritual leader and founder of Hasidic Judaism. The Passover ritual holds deep historical roots, dating back to ancient Egypt when Moses led the Jews out of slavery. This timeless tradition continues to be celebrated today, symbolizing liberation and renewal for the Jewish community. In 1772, artist Balzer immortalized Jonathan ben Nathan Eybeschütz through an exquisite portrait. Eybeschütz was a prominent rabbi during his time and left an indelible mark on Jewish scholarship. Sadly, not all moments in they were marked by celebration. In the 1920s, anti-Semitic sentiments surged with slogans like "The Jews are Our Misfortune, " highlighting the challenges faced by this resilient community throughout their existence. During World War II's darkest days came poignant artworks like "Self-Portrait in the Camp" from 1940. These haunting images serve as reminders of unimaginable suffering endured by countless individuals during the Holocaust. Religious art has also played a vital role in preserving Jewish history. The painting "The Gathering of Manna, " created at the end of the 16th century, depicts one of God's miracles providing sustenance to Moses and his people during their desert wanderings. An architectural marvel stands tall amidst Amsterdam's landscape -the Portuguese Synagogue interior from around 1680 showcases stunning craftsmanship while serving as a testament to Dutch Jewry's vibrant past. Historical paintings capture pivotal biblical moments too; "The Tearing of Temple Curtain" painted in 1703 portrays an event where divine intervention tore apart barriers between God and humanity, forever changing the course of Jewish worship.