Curator |
Elka Deitsch. |
Collection |
Gross Family Collection |
Imprint |
New York City, USA, 2003. 80 pp., illustrations: 68 col., 6 b&w, 21.5 × 21.5 cm. English. |
Location |
Herbert and Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica, Temple Emanu-El (4 November 2003–30 January 2004) |
Description |
Manuscripts, books and Judaica objects (principally amulets) connected with kabbalah. Introduction by Elka Deitsch. “A Collector’s Essay” by William L. Gross. Essays on: Kabbalah and its magical aspects (Moshe Idel) and kabbalistic amulets (David Wachtel). Most amulets are from the Gross Family Collection. Descriptive entries. 56 items. |
main keywords |
AMULETSCEREMONIAL OBJECTSKABBALAHHEBREW MANUSCRIPTSMAGICPRINTED BOOKS |
minor keywords |
Angels/DemonsHamsasIlan ha-gadolLilithMatzah covers/bagsPesach cupsShiviti plaques, paperTorah Ark curtains |
Related ephemera |
Exhibition postcard announcing extension of the exhibition through 29 February 2004. 21.5 × 15.3 cm; Invitation to Museum lecture by Joel Hecker, “Amulets, Potions, and Protection from Enemies: Jewish Magic Through the Centuries”, postcard, 1 col. illus., 15.2 × 21.5 cm. |