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Yesh noḥalin (Some Inherit)
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Again, I caution you: when you go to some feast in celebration of the performance of a mitzvah, do not focus only on eating and drinking. Rather, you should first ask some sort of praiseworthy…

Contributor:

Shabbetai Sheftel Horowitz

Places:

Prague, Holy Roman Empire (Prague, Czech Republic)

Date:

ca. 1660

Subjects:

Ethics, Food and drink, Life cycle, Polemics, Women, Law, Wills & testaments

Categories:

Law, Wills, Testaments & Bequests, Science & philosophy, Ethics
Jewish Burial Society: Sewing the Shrouds and The Washing of the Body
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Women played key roles in preparing the deceased for burial. This painting shows women’s involvement in the ultimate act of generosity.

Contributor:

Artist Unknown

Places:

Praha, Holy Roman Empire (Prague, Czech Republic)

Date:

ca. 1780

Subjects:

Crafts, Art, Life cycle, Mourning, Death, Law

Categories:

Decorative arts, Rabbinic law, Law
Painting of men cutting cloth and women sewing.