2 Amulets, manuscript, ink and paint on paper. Calligraphic Italian hand. Written on both sides of the leaf, with borders and vignettes in colors. One side of the leaf has an predominantly orange border, and on top are two putim holding a crown, with the word "bi-yeshuʻati" (in my redemption). This amulet is meant to keep the bearer free of harm. On the bottom, in large block letters, are kabbalistic statements. On the other side of the leaf is another amulet, whose border is chiefly yellow. On the top there is a vase with flowers. Below the vase is the statement in Hebrew, "in the name of the God of Israel". The text continues with the tale of the prophet Elijah's encounter with the evil spirit Lilith and how he manages to vanquish her. This amulet is meant to protect a mother, who has just given birth, and her newborn child. At the bottom, in large block letters, are kabbalistic statements
Description:
In Hebrew.
Subject (Geographic):
Italy. and Italy
Subject (Topic):
Amulets (Judaism), Religious articles, Religious life and customs, and Jewish art and symbolism
Amulet, manuscript, ink on vellum. This amulet includes the names of the angels Michael, Gabriel, Raphael, and Uriel in each corner and prayers for protection from the many dangers that threaten life such as childbirth, fire and water. What is of particular interest is that it also contains a special prayer for the protection of love and lovers addressed to the angel Ahavi'el (loosely translated as God is my beloved). On the four corners are kabbalistic diagrams in the form of a square with grids. In the center are also kabbalistic formulae in micrography in the shape of a circle
Description:
In Hebrew.
Subject (Geographic):
Italy. and Italy
Subject (Topic):
Amulets (Judaism), Religious articles, Religious life and customs, and Jewish art and symbolism
Manuscript, ink on paper, dated 693 Kisleṿ (1932). The traditional shiviti statement, Psalm 16:8, "I have set (shiviti) the Lord always before me" is written at the top of the document. In the center of the document is a large seven-branched candelabrum formed from the text of Psalm 67. At the very bottom of the menorah is a statement that this shiviti was made by Mosheh ben Yitsḥaḳ Mizraḥi. On either side there are two circles which contain the date and the place, the holy city of Jerusalem. The frame around the document consists of abbreviations, with the exhortation, "Know before Whom you stand" at the top. In the two upper corners and the center there are floral designs. At the bottom of the document is the name Yokheved bat ḥakham ʻAmram Mizraḥi.
Description:
In Hebrew.
Subject (Geographic):
Jerusalem. and Jerusalem
Subject (Topic):
Prayer, Judaism, Religious articles, Jewish art and symbolism, and Religious life and customs
Manuscript, ink and paint on paper. Shiviti plaque using the traditional appearance and texts of a shiviti tablet, including Psalm 16:8, "I have set [Heb. shiṿiti] God always before me," and Psalm 67, but mainly containing texts relating to the festival
Alternative Title:
[Shivviti plaque for Purim], Shiviti plaque : [Kurdistan], late 19th or early 20th cent., and שויתי : קורדיסטן, סוף המאה ה-19 או תחילת המאה ה-20.
Description:
Purchased from Bery Gross on the Alexander Lowenthal Judaica Book Fund, 2007.
Subject (Geographic):
Kurdistan--Religious life and customs
Subject (Name):
Habib ben ʻAziz and חביב בן עזיז
Subject (Topic):
Jewish art and symbolism, Manuscripts, Hebrew --Kurdistan, Prayer--Judaism, Purim, and Religious articles--Kurdistan
