Beauty and Ritual: Judaica from The Jewish Museum, New York

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This exhibition presents more than 130 Jewish ceremonial objects, or Judaica, from The Jewish Museum in New York. Dating from antiquity to the present, the collection includes books, silver, and textiles from Central Asia, North Africa, Western Europe, and other regions. The works are organized into three thematic sections addressing the synagogue and Torah adornments, the Sabbath, and Hanukkah menorahs. The exhibition explores the artistic, cultural, and ritual significance of Judaica, including how Jewish communities and artists adapted traditional forms through different materials, styles, and techniques.