Gravestone of Ezekiel Katzenellenbogen

1749

Tombstone of relief of open books, Hebrew inscriptions, and two lanterns on ground in front.
Ezekiel Katzenellenbogen (ca. 1670–1749) was a rabbi in Altona. His gravestone bears a relief of open books and is inscribed with the titles of his works, each playing on a scriptural phrase involving the name Ezekiel, such as Keneset Yeḥezkel (Congregation of Ezekiel) and Leḥem Yeḥezkel (Bread of Ezekiel).

Ezekiel Katzenellenbogen (ca. 1670–1749) was a rabbi in Altona. His gravestone bears a relief of open books and is inscribed with the titles of his works, each playing on a scriptural phrase involving the name Ezekiel, such as Keneset Yeḥezkel (Congregation of Ezekiel) and Leḥem Yeḥezkel (Bread of Ezekiel).

Credits

Photo by Kent Coupe. Courtesy of the Jewish Atlantic World Database.

Published in: The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, vol. 5.

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