Editor & Curator |
Orpa Slapak. |
Imprint |
Jerusalem, Israel, 1995. 199 pp., illustrations: 101 col., 145 b&w, 27 × 21 cm. Hebrew. |
ISBN |
9652717X (Hebrew edition); 9652781797 (English edition) |
Location |
Israel Museum (22 June 1995–24 February 1996) |
Description |
The history, customs and distinct character of India’s Bene Israel, Cochini, and Baghdadi Jews. Nine essays, including “Synagogues and Ceremonial Objects”, “Ritual Objects in the Home”, “Dress: Tradition and Innovation” (all by Orna Slapak), and “The Illuminated Ketubbah” (Shalom Sabar). No itemized listing. |
main keywords |
CEREMONIAL OBJECTSCOSTUMEINDIAJEWELRYKETUBBOTPHOTOGRAPHSSYNAGOGUES |
minor keywords |
AmuletsBridal garmentsCalendarsCochinElijah’s chairHanukkah lampsHead coverings, men’sHenna ceremony/objectsHistorical photographsKiddush cupsMezuzah casesNer TamidRimmonimShabbat lampsSynagogue lampsSynagogues, IndiaTalit bagsTefillin bagsTombstones, IndiaTorah Ark curtainsTorah ArksTorah casesWedding/Marriage |