Karaite Ketubah (Crimea)

Printed page with Hebrew text in a circle framed by decorative motif with flower in each corner.

Amulet for Mother and Child

This German amulet is printed with unique designs. The names of the three angels, Sanoi, Sansanoi, and Smangalaf, indicate the use of this amulet as birth protection for mother and child, as…

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Print of four scenes in quadrants with German headings on each: top left is sick man in bed, top right is sick man in bed surrounded by people with candles and books, bottom left is sick man lying on the floor, and bottom right is procession through city walls.

Juedisches Ceremonial (Jewish Ceremony): Death and Mourning

This illustration depicting Jewish death and mourning rituals (a sick man on his deathbed, a body laid out for burial, and a funeral procession) appeared in the book, Jüdisches Ceremoniel (Jewish…

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Magen Avraham (Shield of Abraham)

When a borrower is asked to pay usury or interest, they frequently use this…

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Karaite Ketubah (Crimea)

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