Mizrah
Biblical scenes, figures of Moses and Aaron, and a view of the Western Wall express a longing to return to Zion
Unknown Artist
- Germany Early 20th Century|
The Mizrah is a classic ritual object that typically expresses a longing for the Promised Land. The Mizrah, literally meaning east, is placed on the eastern wall of a home or other private area where prayer takes place. European Jewish prayer is directed east, the orientation of Jerusalem from Europe. The Mizrah, therefore, serves as a reminder on a daily basis, of Jerusalem and the constant hope for a return to Zion.
| Name: | Mizrah |
| Artist: | Unknown Artist |
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| Origin: | Germany, Early 20th Century |
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| Dimensions: | 13 x 16 3/4 in. |
| Credit: | Gift of Georgette Grosz Spertus from the Maurice Spertus Collection |
| Catalog Number: | 70.1.27 |