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Key works

Discover the richness of the mahJ’s collection through a selection of major works, representative of the diversity of artistic expressions related to Jewish history and culture.

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Calendrier-pour-le-decompte-de-l’’Omer.jpg
Festivals and ceremonies, Synagogue*

Late 18th-early 19th century

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Oeuvre clé : Tronc à aumônes
Daily life, Festivals and ceremonies

Spain, 1319

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Contemporary art, Festivals and ceremonies

Michel Nedjar (born 1947, Soisy-sous-Montmorency)

Paris, 2005

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Rouleau d'Esther, Amsterdam, 1641
Festivals and ceremonies, Books and manuscripts

Attributed to Shalom Italia (Mantua, circa 1619 – Amsterdam, circa 1655)

Amsterdam, circa 1641

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Oeuvre clé : Lampe de la Reconsécration
Festivals and ceremonies

France, before 1394

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soukkah restauree
Festivals and ceremonies

Austria or southern Germany, mid 19th century

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bijoux.jpg
Festivals and ceremonies

Diadem (taj), ear ornaments (khoras amara), bird medallion (serdokh), fibulas (tizerzaï)

Fez, Tangiers, Tétouan, late 18th – early 19th century

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Festivals and ceremonies, Books and manuscripts

Anonymous

Germany, 1731

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Bagues de mariage
Festivals and ceremonies

Germany and Italy, 16th-17th centuries