Torah Finials

Painting of men cutting cloth and women sewing.

Jewish Burial Society: Sewing the Shrouds and The Washing of the Body

Women played key roles in preparing the deceased for burial. This painting shows women’s involvement in the ultimate act of generosity.

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Abstract painting of figures made up of geometric shapes with arms raised and distraught expressions standing over figure lying in middle of floor in white robes.

Nocturne (Death of a Soldier)

Nocturne was painted after Marcel Janco and his family moved to Palestine. Showing two men ministering to a mortally wounded soldier, surrounded by weeping, lamenting figures, the painting creates a…

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Crown carved with decorative motifs and inlaid with precious stones.

Torah Crown

This partially gilt-silver Torah crown from Poland is studded with semi-precious stones. Its two-tiered base is typical of Torah crowns from Eastern Europe. It is inscribed in Hebrew with the words,…

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