Jewish Religious Texts and Sacramental Objects, 1786-1954
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Brief Description:

This record group contains Jewish religious literature, spanning almost 200 years. One of the oldest artifacts in this record group is a prayer book, dating back to the end of the 18th century. Other interesting artifacts are the original Torah scroll inscribed in 1831 in the Czech town, Kostelec nad Orlice, which stands out for its history; and the Megillat Esther scroll created in circa 1786 in East-Central Europe. This record group is also comprised of Jewish prayer books; Talmudic literature writings on Jewish philosophy; Jewish sacramental objects, such as shields and crowns for Torah, menorahs, hannukiyahs, Sabbath candles, mezuzahs, and candelabras.

Some texts have been either partially or fully digitized.

Held at:
Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust
100 S. The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323-651-3704
Fax: 323-843-9518
Email: archive [at] lamoth.org
Record Series Number: RG-24/RG-24
Created by: Rabbinical authorities (18th century -- 20th century)
Volume: 0.0
Arrangement:

The arrangement scheme for the record group was imposed during processing in the absence of an original order. Materials are arranged by format, then by identifier, as assigned by the processor.

Record group is comprised of the following collections, Adolf Deutsch Collection of Mazhorim; Weiss Family Prayer Books; The Babylonian Talmud in German; Books of Humash (Pentateuch or Torah); Jewish Holidays Prayer Books; Jewish Prayer Books, Siddurim; Jewish Educational Religious Literature; Jewish Religious Objects

Biographical Note for Rabbinical authorities (18th century -- 20th century) : Jewish religious texts, including the Books of Torah and Prayer Books
Access Restrictions: no restrictions, unless the artifact is on preservation or conservation
Subject Index
Jewish philosophic literature and texts
Jewish religious literature and texts
Jewish theological literature and texts
Genres/Forms of Material
Babylonian Talmud, German edition, 1930s
Books of Torah or Humash
Jewish holidays prayer books, Mazhorim
Jewish prayer books, siddurim
Languages of Materials
Hebrew [heb]
German [ger]
Russian [rus]
Polish [pol]
Hungarian [hun]
Rights/Use Restrictions: Digital copies are not available
Physical Access Notes: The materials and artifacts in this collection are located in multiple areas: the archive, museum exhibits, and the library. For access to these objects, contact the Director of the Archive & Library.
PreferredCitation: RG-24, Jewish Religious Texts and Sacramental Objects. Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust Archive.