Photo © Israel Museum, Jerusalem, by Elie Posner |
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Cup for the "Purim Rabbi"
Bohemia 19th century Glass, polished and engraved H: 14.4; Diam: 9 cm The Feuchtwanger Collection, purchased and donated by Baruch and Ruth Rappaport, Geneva Accession number: HF 0434 ; 133/167 |
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On Purim, it was customary to appoint a "Purim Rabbi" who would deliver a mock sermon during the feast. Publications: Shachar, Isaiah, Jewish Tradition in Art: The Feuchtwanger Collection of Judaica, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1981 Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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