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1. The Shelter of the Most High.

Subjects
CHURCH buildings, METHODIST Church, TORAH ornaments, CROWNS, HINDU temples, VIETNAMESE sculpture
Published
2017

2. A Chilean-Jewish Artist Strives to Capture the Entire Torah in Massive Murals.

Author

Kessler, Jacob

Subjects
JEWISH artists, TORAH ornaments, MURAL art, CHRISTIAN antiquities
Abstract

The article focuses on Mauricio Avayu, a Chilean-Jewish artist undertaking a monumental project to depict the entire Torah through 40 large murals, aiming to capture its sacred moments. Avayu, previously restricted from pursuing art in his conservative upbringing, now immerses himself in Torah study to create accurate and meaningful representations, drawing inspiration from the Torah's depth and exploring multiple interpretations.

Published
2023

3. "Joy and Gladness, Happy Festivals for the House of Judah": A Unique Parokhet from Alessandria della Paglia.

Author

Nashman-Fraiman, Susan

Subjects
JEWISH art & symbolism, SYMBOLISM in art, TORAH ornaments
Abstract

The article discusses the iconography, history and design of Torah ark curtain known as parokhet in the Jewish community of Alessandria della Paglia in the Piedmont region of Italy. Parokhet combines images and biblical verses such as those devoted to Passover, Shavouth, and Sukkot. It explores the correlation between the Sabbath and the Shrewbread depicted in the design of parokhet. It cites the order of sacrifices depicted in parokhet.

Published
2006

4. An Early Torah Pointer from Afghanistan.

Author

Shaked, Shaul and Jacoby, Ruth

Subjects
TORAH pointers, TORAH ornaments, BRONZE, HEBREW inscriptions
Abstract

The article provides information on the discovery of an early Torah pointer which originated in Afghanistan. The pointer is an elongated bronze bar with an inscription of mixed Hebrew and Judaeo-Persian characters. The religious inscriptions in Hebrew suggest that the Torah pointer was made for ritual or ceremonial purposes. Particular focus is also given to the translation of the inscriptions and how they relate with the tomb inscriptions from Gh&#016B;r, Afghanistan.

Published
2005

5. Ancient Israel's stone age.

Author

Magen, Yitzhak

Subjects
*TORAH ornaments, *RITUAL purity, *JEWISH law
Abstract

Focuses on the discovery of the Miqsat Ma'ase Ha-Torah (MMT), translated as `Some Torah Precepts,' of the Dead Sea Scrolls about ritual purity in the Second Temple times. Concerns raised regarding the discovery; Archaeological evidences of the case of purity laws; Relationship of stone vessels to Jewish purity laws. INSET: How to make a stone pot.

Published
1998

7. Prayer Bells Fuel Synagogue Dispute.

Subjects
*TORAH ornaments, *RIMMONIM (Torah ornaments), *ACTIONS & defenses (Law), *HISTORY, AMERICAN Jewish history
Abstract

The article discusses a legal dispute between Shearith Israel synagogue in New York City, New York and the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island (R.I.) over a set of Torah bells known as rimonin. An overview of the disputed rimonin's design by the Jewish silversmith Myer Myers in the mid 18th century is provided.

Published
2015

8. sacred silver and stained glass.

Author

Paine, Crispin

Subjects
*ART exhibitions, *ART museums, *RELIGIOUS articles, *SILVERWORK, *GLASS painting & staining, *TORAH ornaments
Abstract

The article focuses on the Sacred Silver and Stained Glass gallery at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England. The gallery presents religious articles made of silver and stained glass collections with emphasis on British silver. An audio-point in the gallery provides explanations of how a Torah mantle reflects the sacred character of the Torah.

Published
2006
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9. Torah Crown.

Author

W. K.

Subjects
*TORAH ornaments, *ITALIAN silverwork
Abstract

The article discusses an 18th century Italian Torah Crown, made of silver and parcel gilt and created by Andrea Zambelli, which was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Published
2014

10. Mishneh Torah.

Author

B. D. B. and HOLCOMB, M.

Subjects
*TORAH ornaments
Abstract

The article discusses the 15th century Northern Italian "Mishneh Torah," which was written by Moses Maimonides and features tempera and gold leaf illuminations by the Master of the Barbo Missal, and was acquired by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

Published
2014

11. Torah navigation leads to new journeys.

Author

RODMAN, EDMON J.

Subjects
TORAH scrolls, JUDAISM, TORAH ornaments, HEBREW etymology
Abstract

In this article, the author discusses the importance of the Torah scroll, the holiest book within Judaism, as a navigational tool for guiding new readers. The author mentions that the book has been written in Herbew language and has special coverings and ornaments. The author further highlights that the Torah scroll contains the Five Books of Moses.

Published
2013

12. Museum Helps Jewish Family Regain Relic Nazis Stole.

Author

Bohlen, Celestine

Subjects
*HOLOCAUST, 1939-1945, *TORAH ornaments, *JEWISH art objects
Abstract

Describes the efforts of Dr. Bernhard Purin, director of the Jewish Museum of Franconia in Furth, Germany, to locate the rightful owners of an early-18th-century Torah breastplate in the museum's collection. How the relic was stolen by the Nazis during the Holocaust; How Purin used the Internet to find the descendants of its original owner, Siegmund Dottenheimer; Agreement between the city of Furth and the Dottheim family of heirs for the breastplate to remain in the museum until 2003; Description of the relic; Significance of this event.

Published
2001

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