Jewish Gallery

History of the Jews. Middle Ages. Miniauture depicting the S

History of the Jews. Middle Ages. Miniauture depicting the Sacrifice of Isaac, taken from a Machzor (prayer book liturgy for Jewish holidays). Dated at the beginning of 14th century. Reproduction. The original one is in the Bodleian Library (Oxford) Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany

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German Jewish community. 18th century. Sefer Mekor Hokhmah

German Jewish community. 18th century. Sefer Mekor Hokhmah. The book Fountain of Wisdom Berlin, 1711, about the Kabbalah or Jewish mysticism. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany

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Synagogue Temple Beth-El, 5th Avenue, New York

Built in 1891 by architect Arnold Brunner in Indiana lime stone to cater for the large Jewish community living in New York. The Jewish community thrived since its first settlers arrived in 1654 during the Dutch period. Located at the point of 5th avenues meeting with 76th street this stunning building was sadly demolished in 1929 to make way for an apartment house. Date: 1902

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