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Judaism -- Liturgical objects

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Rothman Judenstern

 Collection
Identifier: B396
Abstract

Brass plated Judenstern (shabbat light), replica of a 19th century lamp. Liese Henle Rothman purchased the lamp to honor the 19th Century German Jewish tradition of lighting the Shabbat lamp. Judensterns are designed to burn for an entire day and night because kindling fire was forbidden on the Sabbath. Collection consists of one object: a Judenstern.

Dates: Mid 20th - Early 21st Century