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Responsum: On the Right to Bequeath a Mitzvah

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Question: Since it is true from time immemorial and ancient years that we observe the customs of our ancestors, as is the practice of the Musta‘arabim [Arabic-speaking Jews] everywhere among the Jews…

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Yom Tov Tzahalon

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Safed, Ottoman Empire (Safed, Israel)

Date:

17th Century

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Synagogue, Community, Rite of passage, Ritual & observance, Bible, Law, Responsa

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Law, Responsa

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This wooden tevah—a stand or reader’s platform used for supporting Torah scrolls—was made and used in Yemen. It was the practice in Yemen for boys to become active participants in synagogue services…

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Artist Unknown

Places:

Qasimid State (Yemen)

Date:

18th Century

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Ritual objects, Ritual & observance, Synagogue, Rite of passage

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Ritual Objects, Decorative arts

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