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Bimah Curtain and Valance
Blue velvet brocade Bimah curtain and valance for the Ark. Embroidered in gold threads and sequins on the curtain is a crown, two lions, Hebrew letters standing for ''the crown of the Torah,'' and the Ten Commandments in Hebrew between the lions. A Star of David and a vine with flowers are also embroidered on the curtain. Embroidered on the valance are two Star of Davids and a vase with wheat. Both the curtain and the valance have gold colored trim and fringe.
Bimah Curtain and Valance, Circa 1945
Red Bimah curtain and valance for the Ark Embroidered in gold threads and sequins on the curtain is a crown, two lions, Hebrew letters standing for ''the crown of the Torah,'' and the Ten Commandments in Hebrew between the lions. Both the curtain and the valance have gold colored trim and fringe.
Burgundy Velvet Tallit Bag, between 1906-1956
A wine colored velvet prayer shawl (tallit - Sephardic pronunciation, tallis - Ashkenazic pronunciation) bag. Inside is lined with gray cotton fabric. The top folds down to close, but there is no clasp or drawstring. The front embroidery has two golden lions, Keter Elyon, Star of David and ''tallit'' (in Hebrew) under the star. Gold and off-white flowers are embroidered on the front as well. Originally belonged to Max Rosenthal.
Ivory and Black Tallit, between 1906-1956
Kiddush Cup, 1900s
Silver kiddush cup used for wine for the shabbath meals. Bowl of the cup is a heaxagon at the rim with Hebrew script around the outside of the bowl with an acanthus leaf and berry motif below. The base of the cup is round and etched on the bottom reads "remember the holy day of rest."
Maroon Velvet Tallit Bag, circa 1955
A maroon velvet tallit (prayer shawl) bag lined in burgundy colored silk. In the center there is a gold embroidered Star of David and ''tallit'' in Hebrew, surrounded by gold laurel and star design. There is yellow fringe at the bottom of the bag. The top is fastened with a black plastic button and loop of thin black cord. Originally belonged to the Ostrover Shul (Synagogue).
Mogen David (Star of David), circa 1950s
Metal Star of David with Hebrew script in center spelling Tzion (or Zion in English), bottom has round threaded piece so the star can be screwed on to something; possibly meant to be a finial for a flag pole carrying the Israeli flag.
Shabbat Challah Cover, between 1906-1956
Shield for Sabbath Candles, 17th-18th century
Oval shaped bronze shield with wreath around outer edge and crown on top. In the center of the oval has the blessing for the Shabbath candles on it. Sheild would have attached to a seven branch menorah. Some patina on shield and note with translation taped to back.
Tefillin Bag, circa 1984
A navy blue velvet tefillin (phylacteries) bag with a gold colored, metal zipper at the top of the bag. A Star of David and the Hebrew word ''tefillin'' are embroidered with gold floss. There is fringe sewn onto the edge of the top side. The back of the bag has no distinguishing features or ornamentation. The bag is lined in white cotton. Originally belonged to Max Cayton of Washington D.C., the brother of Jacob Hayutin of Denver.
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