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Synagogue Collection (#6)

"Exploring the Rich History

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Left Wing of an Altarpiece with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c

Left Wing of an Altarpiece with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c
6867072 Left Wing of an Altarpiece with the Meeting of Abraham and Melchizedek, c.1510-20 (oil on panel) by Anonymous; 113.5A--82 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; out of copyright

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Synagogue, 1725 / 35. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco

The Synagogue, 1725 / 35. Creator: Alessandro Magnasco
The Synagogue, 1725/35. [Religious service inside a Jewish place of worship]

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interior of the Tomar Synagogue. Tomar. Portugal

Interior of the Tomar Synagogue. Tomar. Portugal
7135912 Interior of the Tomar Synagogue. Tomar. Portugal.; ePascal Deloche/Godong; out of copyright

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jewish religion: an old Jewish man wearing the prayer lime (Talit or Tzitzit)

Jewish religion: an old Jewish man wearing the prayer lime (Talit or Tzitzit)
GIA4792291 Jewish religion: an old Jewish man wearing the prayer lime (Talit or Tzitzit), engraving from 1890 by Unknown Artist

Background imageSynagogue Collection: View of the ancient synagogue, Byzantine period (2nd-5th century)

View of the ancient synagogue, Byzantine period (2nd-5th century)
LRI4679495 View of the ancient synagogue, Byzantine period (2nd-5th century) by Jewish School, (4th century); Synagogue of Capernaum, Galilee

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Chabbat - Shabbat Prayer par Yuzhanin, Sergei (Sergey) Nikitich (1862-1933)

Chabbat - Shabbat Prayer par Yuzhanin, Sergei (Sergey) Nikitich (1862-1933)
FIA5404729 Chabbat - Shabbat Prayer par Yuzhanin, Sergei (Sergey) Nikitich (1862-1933). Oil on canvas, size : 47x40, 5, 1894, Private Collection by Yuzhanin

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The day of the great forgiveness of the Jews or celebration of the Yom Kippur in a

The day of the great forgiveness of the Jews or celebration of the Yom Kippur in a
XEE4406758 The day of the great forgiveness of the Jews or celebration of the Yom Kippur in a synagogue on rue Saint Louis en l Isle, Paris, 1872

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Chandelier has 9 arms of a synagogue destroyed in 1925 in the city of Scharrachgergheim

Chandelier has 9 arms of a synagogue destroyed in 1925 in the city of Scharrachgergheim
LSE4109568 Chandelier has 9 arms of a synagogue destroyed in 1925 in the city of Scharrachgergheim. Jewish community fainted around 1920

Background imageSynagogue Collection: High Priest of Israel belonging to the Jewish priestly families that trace their paternal

High Priest of Israel belonging to the Jewish priestly families that trace their paternal
ELD4898330 High Priest of Israel belonging to the Jewish priestly families that trace their paternal line back to Aaron give their benediction to the Jewish people Engraving from " Illustration

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jesus goes to the synagogue of Nazareth on a Saturday and reads the book of the prophete

Jesus goes to the synagogue of Nazareth on a Saturday and reads the book of the prophete
LRI4647802 Jesus goes to the synagogue of Nazareth on a Saturday and reads the book of the prophete Isaiah Miniature by Cristoforo De Predis (1440-1486) after the History of the New Testament, 1476

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Feast of the Rejoicing of the Torah at the Synagogue in Leghorn

The Feast of the Rejoicing of the Torah at the Synagogue in Leghorn
FIA5396936 The Feast of the Rejoicing of the Torah at the Synagogue in Leghorn, Italy - La fete de la joie de la Torah (Sim hat Torah)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Watercolour, feather, 27 x 33 cm. Rabbi in a synagogue, drawing by Hieronymus Hess

Watercolour, feather, 27 x 33 cm. Rabbi in a synagogue, drawing by Hieronymus Hess
LSE4107925 Watercolour, feather, 27 x 33 cm. Rabbi in a synagogue, drawing by Hieronymus Hess (1799 - 1850), project for figurine. (JM 1190) Jewish Museum Basel, Switzerland

Background imageSynagogue Collection: A Rabbi in a Synagogue, 1830 (pencil with w / c on paper)

A Rabbi in a Synagogue, 1830 (pencil with w / c on paper)
LSE702657 A Rabbi in a Synagogue, 1830 (pencil with w/c on paper) by Hess, Hieronymus (1799-1850); 27x33 cm; Musee juif de BAle, Switzerland; Photo eLeonard de Selva; Swiss, out of copyright

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, c. 1400-5 (tempera on poplar panel)

The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, c. 1400-5 (tempera on poplar panel)
4073473 The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, c.1400-5 (tempera on poplar panel) by Bartolo, Andrea di (1389-1428); 44.1 A-- 32.5 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Marriage of the Virgin, 1668 (oil on canvas on wood panel)

The Marriage of the Virgin, 1668 (oil on canvas on wood panel)
3588529 The Marriage of the Virgin, 1668 (oil on canvas on wood panel) by Ramirez, Pedro (1638-79); 192.1x128 cm; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, CA

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, 1680 (oil on canvas)

Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, 1680 (oil on canvas)
5916310 Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, 1680 (oil on canvas) by Witte, Emanuel de (c.1617-92); 110x99 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Election of Rabbi, at the Synagogue, Great St Helens (engraving)

Election of Rabbi, at the Synagogue, Great St Helens (engraving)
1625282 Election of Rabbi, at the Synagogue, Great St Helens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Election of Rabbi, at the Synagogue, Great St Helen s)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Removing Scrolls of the Law from the Ark, West London Synagogue (engraving)

Removing Scrolls of the Law from the Ark, West London Synagogue (engraving)
609863 Removing Scrolls of the Law from the Ark, West London Synagogue (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removing Scrolls of the Law from the Ark)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Some Leading London Jews (engraving)

Some Leading London Jews (engraving)
1046735 Some Leading London Jews (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Leading London Jews)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Paris Synagogue, c. 1845 (litho)

The Paris Synagogue, c. 1845 (litho)
694869 The Paris Synagogue, c.1845 (litho) by Villeneuve, Marquis de (fl.1845) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Jewish Manner of Holding Up the Law (engraving)

The Jewish Manner of Holding Up the Law (engraving)
729505 The Jewish Manner of Holding Up the Law (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Synagogue at Jerusalem (engraving)

Synagogue at Jerusalem (engraving)
2781891 Synagogue at Jerusalem (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Synagogue at Jerusalem)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Ruins of the synagogue at Capernaum, where Christ healed the man with the withered hand

Ruins of the synagogue at Capernaum, where Christ healed the man with the withered hand (b / w photo)
2791344 Ruins of the synagogue at Capernaum, where Christ healed the man with the withered hand (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Wall of the synagogue at Capernaum, scene of the miracle of the healing of the hand (b / w photo)

Wall of the synagogue at Capernaum, scene of the miracle of the healing of the hand (b / w photo)
2791338 Wall of the synagogue at Capernaum, scene of the miracle of the healing of the hand (b/w photo) by English photographer

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street in New York City, 1904 (colour litho)

Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street in New York City, 1904 (colour litho)
3036383 Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street in New York City, 1904 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage print of Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street in New York City)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Jew at Home, by Joseph Pennell (engraving)

The Jew at Home, by Joseph Pennell (engraving)
1592216 The Jew at Home, by Joseph Pennell (engraving) by Pennell, Joseph (1858-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Jew at Home, by Joseph Pennell)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Construction of the Edgware Synagogue

Construction of the Edgware Synagogue
The Edgware Synagogue under construction. 1955

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jewish synagogue

Jewish synagogue
A view of the interior of the old Jewish synagogue in Great Portland Street, London, built around 1865 and destroyed in the Blitz in 1941. Date: 1875

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interior of a Jewish synagogue

Interior of a Jewish synagogue. Sinagoga. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Giovanni Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Equipment of the ancient Hebrews

Equipment of the ancient Hebrews
The ark of the covenant, altars, fountains, menorah candlesticks, etc. of the ancient Hebrews. Arca, altari, candellieri, mare di bronzo, &c

Background imageSynagogue Collection: View of the Antonellian Mole in Turin, c. 1878 (b / w photo)

View of the Antonellian Mole in Turin, c. 1878 (b / w photo)
ALI322020 View of the Antonellian Mole in Turin, c.1878 (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer, (19th century); Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Templo Israelitico, Turin (b / w photo)

Templo Israelitico, Turin (b / w photo)
ALI322019 Templo Israelitico, Turin (b/w photo) by Italian Photographer; Museo di Storia della Fotografia Fratelli Alinari, Florence; (add.info.: opera di Enrico Petiti; ); Alinari

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Seven hexameters flanked by two figures, one representing the Church of the Jews (ex-circumcisione)

Seven hexameters flanked by two figures, one representing the Church of the Jews (ex-circumcisione)
ALI172878 Seven hexameters flanked by two figures, one representing the Church of the Jews (ex-circumcisione) and the other the Church of the Gentiles (ex-gentibus) (mosaic) (b/w photo)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interieur de la synagogue portugaise a Amsterdam - Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue

Interieur de la synagogue portugaise a Amsterdam - Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue
FIA5409205 Interieur de la synagogue portugaise a Amsterdam - Interior of the Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, by Witte, Emanuel, de (1616/17-1692). Oil on canvas, c. 1680

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Presentation in the Temple, 16th century (painting)

The Presentation in the Temple, 16th century (painting)
AIS5372598 The Presentation in the Temple, 16th century (painting) by Mielich or Muelich, Hans (1516-73); Real Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando, Madrid, Spain; eIberfoto; German

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Judaism: The Feast of Chipur among German Jews (Yom Kippur

Judaism: The Feast of Chipur among German Jews (Yom Kippur
ELD4898239 Judaism: The Feast of Chipur among German Jews (Yom Kippur, Day of Atonement for the Jewish people) Engraving from " Illustration of Ceremonies

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Judaism: la fete de Sim hat (simcha) Torah) (jewish feast of Simchat Torah

Judaism: la fete de Sim hat (simcha) Torah) (jewish feast of Simchat Torah
ELD4898140 Judaism: la fete de Sim hat (simcha) Torah) (jewish feast of Simchat Torah) Engraving from " Illustration de ceremonies et customs religieuses de tous les peuples du monde" by

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Jesus straightens a woman with twisted members in a Miniature synagogue by Cristoforo De

Jesus straightens a woman with twisted members in a Miniature synagogue by Cristoforo De
LRI4647844 Jesus straightens a woman with twisted members in a Miniature synagogue by Cristoforo De Predis (1440-1486) after the History of the New Testament (fol. 78), 1476

Background imageSynagogue Collection: A brick synagogue from the outside, built in 1904 in Saint Louis (68)

A brick synagogue from the outside, built in 1904 in Saint Louis (68)
LSE4118672 A brick synagogue from the outside, built in 1904 in Saint Louis (68). by Jewish School, (20th century); Alsace, France; (add.info.: A brick synagogue from the outside)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The hand trunk of alms (1878) of the Synagogue (from another view of 28878

The hand trunk of alms (1878) of the Synagogue (from another view of 28878
LSE4107921 The hand trunk of alms (1878) of the Synagogue (from another view of 28878) The only rare piece found after the ransacking of 1940

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interior of the Synagogue of Rue des Tournelles built in 1866 - 1867

Interior of the Synagogue of Rue des Tournelles built in 1866 - 1867
LSE4109624 Interior of the Synagogue of Rue des Tournelles built in 1866 - 1867. Architect: Varrollier. Engineer: Gustave Eiffel in Paris

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The synagogue of Strasbourg (Bas Rhin)

The synagogue of Strasbourg (Bas Rhin)
LSE4109594 The synagogue of Strasbourg (Bas Rhin). by Jewish School; Strasbourg, Alsace, France; (add.info.: The synagogue of Strasbourg (Bas Rhin).); Photo eLeonard de Selva; out of copyright

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Table de la Loi or Decalogue. Synagogue of Bergheim (Alsace). 19th century

Table de la Loi or Decalogue. Synagogue of Bergheim (Alsace). 19th century
LSE4109584 Table de la Loi or Decalogue. Synagogue of Bergheim (Alsace). 19th century. by Jewish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table de la Loi or Decalogue)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Interior of the new synagogue in Brussels, Belgium (engraving)

Interior of the new synagogue in Brussels, Belgium (engraving)
6001397 Interior of the new synagogue in Brussels, Belgium (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the new synagogue in Brussels, Belgium)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: Discussion in the Temple (fresco)

Discussion in the Temple (fresco)
3574004 Discussion in the Temple (fresco) by Pinturicchio, Bernardino di Betto (c.1452-1513); Baglioni Chapel, Santa Maria Maggiore, Spello, Italy; (add.info.: Artist: Pinturicchio)

Background imageSynagogue Collection: The Synagogue, 1725-35 (oil on canvas)

The Synagogue, 1725-35 (oil on canvas)
2968174 The Synagogue, 1725-35 (oil on canvas) by Magnasco, Alessandro (1667-1749); 119.4x149.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Mr. and Mrs




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"Exploring the Rich History and Artistry of Synagogues Around the World" From the teachings of Rabbi Israel ben Eliezer to the stunning Talmud artwork in Hertzliya synagogue, synagogues have been a focal point for Jewish communities throughout history. In Hertzliya, Israel, one can marvel at the intricate mosaic depicting zodiac signs at Beit Alpha Synagogue, dating back to the 6th century. Artistic representations also extend beyond ancient times. "The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus in the Temple, " an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1879, captures a significant biblical event within synagogue walls. Meanwhile, stained-glass windows like those found in Bucharest's Tailors Synagogue showcase Star of David motifs that illuminate with vibrant colors, and are not limited to any particular region; they can be found worldwide. Trieste's Jewish Synagogue stands as a testament to Italy's rich Jewish heritage while Sofia Synagogue in Bulgaria proudly holds its title as Europe's second-largest Sephardic synagogue since its construction in 1909. Even hospitals pay homage to Judaism through their synagogues. The Hadassah hospital features stained glass windows depicting the Tribes of Israel—a beautiful fusion of faith and healing. Similarly, Vienna's Stadttempel Synagogue boasts a sacred Ark curtain that adds reverence and beauty to its space. Across continents lies Eldrige Street Synagogue in Manhattan—a symbol of Jewish immigration and resilience in America—where visitors can admire exquisite stained glass windows portraying scenes from Jewish life. In Jerusalem's Jewish Quarter, even doors hold significance within synagogues' architectural grandeur—an invitation into spiritual sanctuaries where prayers echo through time. Whether it is exploring historical figures like Baal Shem Tov or admiring breathtaking artworks such as mosaic masterpieces or stained glass wonders—the world of synagogues offers us glimpses into centuries-old traditions and unwavering faith.