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Judaism

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 119 Collections and/or Records:

Shield for Sabbath Candles, 17th-18th century

 Item
Identifier: B371.02.0005.00001
Abstract

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.

Dates: 17th-18th century

Ten Commandments Plaque, 20th century

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0309.00002
Abstract

Ten Commandments plaque that hung over the Ark in the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society's Isaac Solomon Synagogue. This synagogue was originally known as the Beth Jacob Synagogue. Metal with wood support with 51 centimeters knotted yellow rope loop for hanging.

Dates: 20th century

Tevya from "Fiddler on the Roof" Scene Panel, circa 1970

 Item
Identifier: B333.09.0010.00001
Scope and Contents

Framed gouache watercolor painting, with pencil sketch visible underneath paint, of a scene from Fiddler on the Roof. The scene shows the lead character, Tevya, standing center stage by a shed on his right and a wagon on his left with rooftops in the background. In he bottom right-hand corner of the page "Fiddler on the Roof" is written in pencil.

Dates: circa 1970

The Babylonian Gaonate and Society

 File
Identifier: B429.04.0017.0013
Abstract

Handwritten paper on "The Babylonian Gaonate and Society" and "Church and Family."

Dates: 1932-1990

The Concept of God in Aristotle and Maimonides

 File
Identifier: B429.04.0017.0014
Abstract

"The Concept of God in Aristotle and Maimonides" paper (two copies) written by Rabbi Manuel Laderman. The paper is handwritten and undated.

Dates: 1932-1990

Torah Scroll with Mantle and Megilot in Scroll Tubes, 20th century

 Item
Identifier: B002.16.0308.00001
Abstract A blue velvet mantle (cover) over the Megillas Esther (Scroll of Esther). The mantle is trimmed with gold fringe, sequins, and gold ribbon. There is a white and gold design on the front. The design consists of a crown, lion, and the Ten Commandments in Hebrew. The mantle was used in the Isaac Solomon Synagogue on the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society campus. The synagogue was originally known as the Beth Jacob Synagogue. The Scroll of Esther is read on the Jewish holiday of Purim (Lots)....
Dates: 20th century

Trudy Strauss Ceramics

 Collection
Identifier: B442
Dates: between 1960-2000

Trudy Strauss Ceramics, B442, Accession

 Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2022.036
Dates: 1960-2020

Yarmukle, mid-late 1900s

 Item
Identifier: B371.02.0002.00003
Abstract

White satin yarmukle constructed of four triangular pieces sewn together with piping around the outer edge. Stamped inside with gold ink "SHALOM TEMPLE RTZ CHAIM THOUSAND OAKS CALIF."

Dates: mid-late 1900s