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Inscription from the Establishment of the Rema Synagogue
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The text on this inscription, dating from the establishment of the Rema Synagogue in Krákow, reads, in part: “The man, R. Israel ben Joseph (of blessed memory), gathered his strength, for the honor of…

Contributor:

Artist Unknown

Places:

Kraków, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth (Kraków, Poland)

Date:

1553

Subjects:

Synagogue, Charity, Memory, Women, Marriage

Categories:

Visual & Material Culture, Decorative Arts, Inscriptions
Wood-framed Hebrew inscription.
Begging Letter
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For Joseph Kohen Balarin of blessed memory, to his brother, in Prague. Wisdom brings strength to the wise, dear brother from a city of strength, elevated leader and rabbi, my brother and head, may…

Contributor:

Leone Modena

Places:

Venice, Venice (Venice, Italy)

Date:

1615

Subjects:

Poverty, Charity, Marriage, Death, Family

Categories:

Religion & Theology, Law, Letters