Scuola Canton Synagogue, Venice

This unusual heart-shaped amulet from Morocco is inscribed with the words “God Almighty,” followed by the priestly blessing (Numbers 6:24–26) and an individualized text: “May God give him life and…

Born in Aldgate, London, bare-knuckle pugilist Daniel Mendoza (1764–1836) was the first Jew in England to become heavyweight champion, a title that he defended twice before losing it to John Jackson…

The embroidered structure in the center of this silk Torah ark curtain is thought to be a loose representation of the Istanbul Blue Mosque, with its six minarets and entryway stairs. A somewhat…