| Translated title | Synagoga: Ceremonial Objects and Works of Art from the Time of the Patriarchs to the Present. Second Edition |
| Editor |
Anneliese Schröder. |
| Imprint |
Recklinghausen, Germany, 1960. 138 pp., illustrations: 7 col., 177 b&w, 17 × 24 cm. German. |
| Location |
Städtische Kunsthalle Recklinghausen (3 November 1960–15 January 1961) |
| Description |
Monumental exhibition on Jewish art. This catalog represents the beginning of a new era in German Judaica catalogs, and virtually in all printed, post-War Judaica catalogs. The full descriptions, bibliographical references and extensive texts, in addition to almost 200 images, laid the foundation for those exhibition catalogs that follow. Material presented in four sections: 1. Archaeology of the Bible, 2. Manuscripts, Printed Books and Tombstones, 3. Ritual Objects for the Synagogue and the Home, 4. Old Testament Themes and Scenes of Jewish Life in the Representational Arts. Each item fully described, with references to comparative material and bibliographical annotations. Prefatory texts about the exhibition by Thomas Grochowiak, Anneliese Schröder, and H.L.C. Jaffé. 644 items. |
| Description | |
| main keywords |
ARCHAEOLOGICAL FINDSBIBLICAL IMAGESCEREMONIAL OBJECTSHEBREW ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTSPAINTINGSPRINTED BOOKSSYNAGOGUE TEXTILESSYNAGOGUESTOMBSTONESTORAH ORNAMENTS |
| minor keywords |
AmuletsBesamimBridal/Wedding beltsChagall, MarcChallah coversChristian ArtCircumcision cupsCircumcision implements/objectsCircumcision tokensCoinsDrawings/SketchesElijah’s cupEtrog containersGold glassHaggadot, illuminated manuscriptsHalitza shoeHanukkah lampsHavdalah sets/compendiaHead coverings, bridalHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Ashkenaz, 12th–14th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, BiblesHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Bohemia-Moravia & Germany, 17th–19th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, France, 12th–14th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Italy, 15th CHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Spain, 12th–14th CHevra Kadisha beakersHevra Kadisha pitchers/tankardsKeter TorahKetubbotKiddush cupsLevite setsMezuzah casesMicrographyMizrachNer TamidOil lamps, ancientOmer calendarsOssuaries/SarcophagiPainters, JewishPaintings, biblical imagesPaintings, Jewish figuresPesach platesPesach plates, coversPesach towel coversPidyon ha-Ben coinsPidyon ha-Ben platesPilgrims’ flasks/jugsPurim groggersPurim platesReader’s desk coversRembrandt van RijnRimmonimScrolls of Esther, casesScrolls of Esther, engraved bordersScrolls of Esther, illuminatedScrolls of Esther, rollersShabbat lampsShiviti plaques, paperSukkah decorationsSynagogue lampsSynagogues, ancient, DiasporaSynagogues, ancient, Eretz IsraelSynagogues, inscriptions fromSynagogues, models/reconstructionsSynagogues, wall paintingsTalitTalit bagsTassTirat TzviTombstones, medievalTorah Ark curtainsTorah Ark valancesTorah ArksTorah Arks, fragmentsTorah arks, miniatureTorah bindersTorah casesTorah mantlesWedding ringsYadYom Kippur belt buckles |
| Related ephemera |
Exhibition leaflet, 6 pp., 6 b&w illus., 21 × 10 cm. |
| Related publications |
Zur Einführung in die “Synagoga”. Ansprachen zur Eröffnung der Ausstellung am 3. November 1960 in Recklinghausen. Transcription of speeches held on the exhibition’s opening night, delivered by Heinrich Auge, H.G. van Dam, F.E. Shinnar, Heinrich Lübke and Penuel P. Kahane; Meyer, Hans Chanoch, Wilhelm Michaelis, and Franz Lorenz (eds.), Ernte der Synagoga. Recklinghausen. Zeugnisse jüdischer Geistigkeit [The Harvest of Synagoga in Recklinghausen. Testimonies of Jewish Intellectuality], 1962. Full descriptions and transcriptions of all events connected with the exhibition, including opening speeches, panel discussions, descriptions of concerts and film week, press coverage, etc. |