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Unclean Animals JudaismIn Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher) and which are forbidden to eat
Priest Eleazar conducting ritual purificationThis depicts High Priest Eleazar preparing the water of separation (commonly known as the water of purification) preparing to purify a bull in preparation for slaughter
Jewish ritual slaughter 1861Jewish ritual slaughter of sheep for Kosher meat. According to the Torah, to be eaten, a kosher species must be slaughtered by a Schochet, a ritual slaughterer. Date: 1861
Synagogue InteriorInterior of a synagogue during a daily service
Jews at the Wailing WallTwo Jews at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. The Wailing Wall, also known as the Western Wall located in the Old City of Jerusalem is a sacred place of prayer and pilgrimage for Jews
Animal Sacrifice in JudaismIn Judaism, the korban (also known as qorban or corban) refers to a variety of sacrificial offerings commanded in the Torah
Jewish Priest wearing traditional clothingA Jewish High Priest wearing traditional clothing. This consisted of a turban or headband and gold plate worn on the head, a tunic with a breastplate over it containing twelve precious stones
Jews celebrating the Feast of TabernaclesThe Feast of Tabernacles also known as Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that is celebrated over the course of a week, five days after Yom Kippur
Habit of a Common PriestJewish Priest dressed in a robe. Date: 1797
Feast of the Tabernacles (Sukkot)This engraving depicts Sukkot also known as the Feast of Tabernacles which is a Jewish holiday celebrated over one week that comes five days after Yom Kippur (day of atonement)
Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles)This engraving depicts Sukkot also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, a Jewish holiday celebrated over one week that comes five days after Yom Kippur (day of atonement)
Day of Atonement at Houndsditch Synagogue, London 1901Monday was the Day of Atonement, also known as Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. It centers around atonement and repentance and involves a 25 hour fasting period
Aaron entering the Holy Place on the Day of AtonementAaron is a prophet, high priest, and the brother of Moses. He is depicted in this engraving entering the Holy Place on the Day of Atonement
George Studdy as guest at Society of Jewish ArtistsArtist George Studdy, regular contributor to The Sketch and creator of the famous Bonzo the cartoon dog, pictured as guest of honour at the Society of Jewish Artists in 1923. 1923
Descendants of Aaron giving the benediction to the peopleThis Priestly Blessing or priestly benediction, also referred to in rabbinic literature as Dukhanen, is a Hebrew prayer recited by Kohanim, (Hebrew Priests, descendants of Aaron)
Nuptial Ceremony of Portuguese JewsThis engraving depicts a wedding of Portuguese Jews. Jewish weddings have various laws and traditions. Some common features of these weddings include a marriage contract known as a ketubah
Jew at prayerJew worshiping with his head covered. The act of covering the head when praying is seen as honouring god. Date: circa 1800
The Spouses of the Law Conducted HomeDepiction of the Spouses of the Law conducted home Date: 1737
Trespass Offering of the Poor 1840This depicts a trespass offering (also known as a guilt offering) which was a sacrifice made as a compensation payment for transgressions that were committed through ignorance
Purim ceremony 1712Purim is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, who had planned to kill all Jews. Purim involves exchanging gifts of food and drink
Early Morning Jewish service, LondonThis depicts an early morning Jewish service in London. Shacharit is the morning Tefillah (prayer) of Judaism. It is one of three daily prayers. Date: 1889
Jewish woman of Algiers, Algeria, North Africa. 1922
Four people at a Jewish wedding, USAFour people at a Jewish wedding, with bride and groom in the centre. Date: circa 1960s
Siege of Jerusalem by Titus, ending the Great Jewish Revolt. 70 AD
Meeting of Alexander the Great with the Jewish High Priest in Jerusalem. circa 332 BC
Biblical Tales by John Lawson, Jesus in the Temple
John Braham, English tenor opera singerJohn Braham (c.1774-1856), legendary English tenor opera and oratorio singer. circa 1820s
Christmas and New Year card, German Holiday CourseChristmas and New Year card from the Principal and Staff of a German Holiday Course in Austria, Director Emil Ludwig (born Emil Cohn, 1881-1948), Schottenbastei 7, Vienna. Date: circa 1920s
Trying to sell British soldiers swagger sticksVery good, very nice sticks -- two Egyptian street traders try to sell British soldiers sticks or riding crops, while an elderly Jewish trader holds up a flag of the Allies
Jewish Synagogue pre-WWIIJewish Synagogue pre World War II in Germany
ANTI-JEWISH RIOTSJewish property is destroyed and the Jews themselves attacked at Kishineff in Russia 1903
Professor Paul Ehrlich (1854 - 1915), Nobel Prize-winning German Jewish physician and scientistand Dr. Sahachiro Hata (1873 - 1938) prominent Japanese bacteriologist, working in Frankfort laboratory
Waterlooplein market, old Jewish quarter, Amsterdam 1890s. Date: 1890s
Emigrates just arrived off a steamer at the steps of Irongate, St. Katharines Docks, in the City of London, where they are met by a man who speaks their language
Biblical Figure at a Study Desk Date: 1634
Return of the Dove Date: 1941
Germany. Berlin. Jewish Museum, built in 1999Germany. Berlin. Jewish Museum Berlin. Built in 1999 by American architect of Jewish origin, born in Poland, Daniel Libeskind (1946). Interior
Meyerbeer, Giacomo 1791-1864Giacomo Meyerbeer. German opera composer of Jewish descent. Despised by Richard Wagner. Date: 1791-1864
RACIAL / POLISH JEW 1913A Polish Jew Date: 1913
Jewish Quarter, New York shopsStreet vendors in the Jewish Quarter, New York Date: 1889
JEW OLD CLOTHES MANThe Jew old clothesman Date: 1842
JEWISH WEDDINGThe Jews in New York A WEDDING Date: 1892
OLD CLOTHES MANA Jewish pedlar dealing in old clothes, Fitzroy Square, London Date: circa 1800
JEWS WAILING WALLJewish men at the Wailing Wall, Jerusalem Date: circa 1920
ALEXANDER & JEWISH PRIEST ALEXANDER & JEWISH PRIESTALEXANDER THE GREAT in 331 BC and Jewish High Priest show mutual respect Date: 356 - 323 BC
Jewish SynagogueAn old house in Leadenhall Street. The door at the side appears to have been the entrance to a Jewish synagogue
Henrietta ( Nettie ) Adler JP (1868-1950) - Jewish Liberal Party politiciaHenrietta ( Nettie ) Adler JP (18681950) - Jewish Liberal Party politician. One of the first women to be elected and to be able to take her seat on the London County Council. Date: 1922
Turkey - Studio portrait of a Furriers WifeTurkey - Studio portrait of a Jewish Furriers Wife who is wearing a remarkable long string of beads. Date: circa 1920