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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.
Box 1, between 1960-2020
Contains a Challah tray and the top of Seder Plates (the three tiers are in box 4.)
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.
Challah Tray, between 1960-2020
The Challah tray is stoneware with black glazed center, two Stars of David, and Hebrew words. The Hebrew words on the tray are the final four words at the blessing and HaMotzi: lechem min Ha'aretz.
International Day Singing Group, 1954
Black and white photograph of four unidentified Jewish students singing during International Day at the University of Denver. The students are wearing scarves with tassels and Hebrew letters, and one is holding a book.
Ivory and Black Tallit, between 1906-1956
Lenox Kiddush Cup
One ivory porcelain Kiddush cup trimmed with 24-karat gold. Hebrew text at the bottom reads זכור את יום השבת לקדשו which translates to "Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy." Modern make by Lenox.
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.
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