Jewish Robbers

Single page in ink on vellum featuring image of throne in center with bird of prey above, surrounded by Hebrew writing.

Amulet for the protection of women and newborn children

Amulets were crafted to protect pregnant women and newborn children from the powers of the evil Lilith, Adam’s mythical first wife. Mystical texts surround this image, written in Hebrew, Aramaic, and…

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Barney’s Version

Once Clara asked me, “How come your family emigrated to Canada, of all places? I thought the Jews went to New York.” I was born Canadian, I explained, because my grandfather, a ritual slaughterer, was…

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The Way to a Man’s Heart ("The Settlement" Cook Book)

To Build a Fire Measuring Scalloped Apples Coffee Setting the Table Washing Dishes

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Jewish Robbers

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