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Megillat
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn51358
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Scroll : Parchment : Painted, handwritten : Yellow, Black, Blue, White ; Ht: 14 in. x W: 54 1/4 in.
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Scroll : Parchment : Painted, handwritten : Yellow, Black, Blue, White ; Ht: 14 in. x W: 54 1/4 in.
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Illustrations of figures on horseback and people and structures from ancient Israel around the borders of the scripture.
- Accession No.
- 2005.24.01
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Germany, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Torah shield
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47650
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Torah shield : silver plated, cast (moulded), embossed, screwed : silver
- Date
- 1801-1900
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Torah shield : silver plated, cast (moulded), embossed, screwed : silver
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1801-1900
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Language
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Oval shape with ornate edges decorated with high-relief leaves, filigree and flowers; the main surface is stippled. At the top, centre, is a Torah crown, attached separately with screws. There are 3 hooks extending from the bottom of the crown, with a chain atached to the centre. Under the crown is a tablet with the Ten Commandments, in Hebrew; standing lions are found on either side of the tablet, supporting it with their front paws; the lions are looking outwards. Below the tablet is a rectangular negative space, set into the shield. At the bottom, centre, is another scroll, with more Hebrew text (see inscription). The chain extending from the bottom centre of the crown is attached to a long, ornate pointer: the tip is of a closed fist, with an extending index finger. Narrative: Torah shield (Torah breastplate) is a shield that in a synagogue is suspended by chains over the front of the Torah. It is usually ornately decorated with embossing to depict symbolic motifs, such as the two columns reminescent of the columns of the Temple of Jerusalem, the Tablet of the Ten Commandments or the Lion of Judah. Attached is a removable small plate upon which is indicated the part of the Torah for current reading. (source: http://www.silvercollection.it/dictionarytorahshield.html)
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.62
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Eastern Europe, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Book
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47859
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : brown, orange-gold, black, beige ; Ht: 21 cm x W: 14,5 cm
- Date
- 1868
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : brown, orange-gold, black, beige ; Ht: 21 cm x W: 14,5 cm
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- 1868
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Hebrew
- Russian
- Notes
- 246 pages. Hardcover, cardboard bound with string. The cover has brown fabric, but the spine is cardboard. There is a decorative orange-gold border on the cover and more squiggly designs on the spine. Back cover is plain dark brown. Interior pages are beige with text. Narrative: This is a hebrew fiction book.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.299
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Money box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn76269
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Money box : Molded : Silver ; Ht: 5,75 in. x W: 5,75 in.
- Date
- 1873-1898
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Money box : Molded : Silver ; Ht: 5,75 in. x W: 5,75 in.
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1873-1898
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Language
- German
- Yiddish
- Notes
- Container for donating money to charity, converted from teapot. Cylindrical body with hinged flat lid at top. Lid has slot in centre. Thin handle on side. Latch on opposite side to keep lid closed, with hook to attach lock. Floral border at top and bottom of body, running horizontally, interspersed with vertical ridges running height of cylinder. Narrative: A tzedakah box is a receptacle for collecting money that is designated for charity. The Hebrew word tzedakah comes from the root tzedek, meaning justice. In the Jewish religion, giving money and resources to those in need is understood to be an act of justice.
- Accession No.
- 2005.38.05
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Vienna, Austria, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Tefillin bag
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn76273
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Tefillin bag : Sewn, embroidered : Purple, blue, orange, pink, green, beige ; Ht: 10,5 in. x W: 8,5 in.
- Date
- 1888
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Tefillin bag : Sewn, embroidered : Purple, blue, orange, pink, green, beige ; Ht: 10,5 in. x W: 8,5 in.
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1888
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Rectangular bag in purple fabric with beige fringed opening at top and orange cord strap with tassel at end. Embroidered with geometric design around large diamond shape, bordered in green, with Hebrew inscription embroidered in orange, green and pink. Decorative motifs at left, right, and bottom of inscription. Narrative: Tefillin, also known as phylacteries, are either of two boxes containing biblical verses and black leather straps that are used in rabhnic Jewish prayer. They are an essential part of morning prayer services, and worn on a daily basis (except the Sabbath and festivals) by many Jews, excluding women. Tefillin consist of two leather boxes (batim), one worn on the arm and the other worn on the head. They are made of the skins of kosher animals. Each box contains these biblical passages: Exodus 13:1-10, 11-16; Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21, handwritten by a specially trained scribe with black ink.
- Accession No.
- 2005.38.09
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Russia, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Machzor
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47597
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : green, black, brown, beige ; Ht: 19,4 cm x W: 12,5 cm
- Date
- May 13, 1891
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : green, black, brown, beige ; Ht: 19,4 cm x W: 12,5 cm
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- May 13, 1891
- Physical Condition
- Poor
- Language
- Russian
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Holiday prayers, Part I, 260+ pages (exact page number unknown). Hardcover, cardboard bound with string. Cover is green, with no text; the spine is brown with a black cracked pattern, overlapping onto the cover on either side; the corners have been reinforced with brown fabric tape. The interior covers are agreen and dark green pin stripe patttern. Interior pages are beige with text.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.210
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Warsaw, Poland, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Banner
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47705
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Banner : woven, sewn, machine, painted : beige, black, yellow, red, grey, purple, green, orange
- Date
- 1893
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Banner : woven, sewn, machine, painted : beige, black, yellow, red, grey, purple, green, orange
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1893
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Handpainted with Hebrew block lettering; each character is coloured in using several colours. Multiple panels are sewn together to make the length.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.158
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Stunden der Andacht: ein Gebet und Erbauungs-Buch Israels Frauen und Jungfrauen zur öffentlichen und häuslichen Andacht, fomie für alle Berhältnise des weiblichen Lebens
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47785
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : black, beige ; Ht: 16,9 cm x W: 11,5 cm
- Date
- 1897
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : black, beige ; Ht: 16,9 cm x W: 11,5 cm
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1897
- Physical Condition
- Poor
- Language
- German
- Notes
- 183 pages. Hardcover, cardboard bound with string. Cover is black, with black fabric tape on spine. No text found on cover or spine. Interior pages are beige, consisting of text.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.01
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Booklet
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn48053
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Booklet : printed, bound, graphic arts : beige, blue, black ; Ht: 18,9 cm x W: 12,8 cm
- Date
- 1905
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Booklet : printed, bound, graphic arts : beige, blue, black ; Ht: 18,9 cm x W: 12,8 cm
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- 1905
- Physical Condition
- Poor
- Language
- Hebrew
- Russian
- Notes
- 24 pages. Softcover, paper bound with staples. Cover is beige with small blue fibres; there is a decorative black sketch with the text printed in boxes. Interior pages are beige with the text printed inside a thin, double-lined border.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.423
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Chumash - Five Books of Moses
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47624
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : black, beige ; Ht: 21,5 cm x W: 13 cm
- Date
- 1912
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : black, beige ; Ht: 21,5 cm x W: 13 cm
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1912
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- German
- Hebrew
- Yiddish
- Notes
- 519 pages. hardcover, cardboard bound with fabric tape along the spine; no title found on cover or spine. Cover and spine are black. Interior pages are beige, consisting of text. Book contains the Chumash, Haftarah and Megilas.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.44
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Letter
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn59819
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Letter : Paper : beige ; Ht: 9 in. x W: 9 in.
- Date
- March 13, 1913
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Letter : Paper : beige ; Ht: 9 in. x W: 9 in.
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- March 13, 1913
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- German
- Notes
- handwritten in blue/green ink, embossed paper
- Accession No.
- 2001.59.2
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Calendar
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn75276
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Calendar : Paper : Ink : multi-colored ; Ht: 15 3/4 in. x W: 19 3/4 in.
- Date
- [ca. 1915]
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Calendar : Paper : Ink : multi-colored ; Ht: 15 3/4 in. x W: 19 3/4 in.
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- [ca. 1915]
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Yiddish
- Notes
- 1 page, color printed with image of large multi-colored stone memorial with 3 peaks. Star of David at top of centre peak. 4 pillars topped with ornaments spaced evenly across. Inset between first and second pillar, on left side, image of man weeping, standing over grave. Smaller image between smaller pillars underneath, depicting large tree next to white structure in desert. On right side, between third and fourth pillars is mirror image of woman weeping, standing over grave, underneath it is smaller biblical image of robed figures praying at a wall. Centre section has image of a page with Yiddish writing, empty spaces to write in Yarzheit dates. Below it is a lamp topped with an eternal flame. Narrative: The yahrzeit is the anniversary of a person's passing. People remember the person in the synagogue by reciting the kaddish prayer but also through charity donations.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.216
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Germany, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Judas Schuldbuch: Eine deutsche Abrechnung
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47617
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound, graphic arts : beige, black, brown ; Ht: 21,5 cm x W: 15,2 cm
- Date
- 1919
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound, graphic arts : beige, black, brown ; Ht: 21,5 cm x W: 15,2 cm
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- 1919
- Creator
- -
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- German
- Notes
- 180 pages, brown cardboard hardcover with black fabric-tape spine. Title is printed in black lettering; a drawing of a hand holding a torch is located b.c. Interior pages are beige; they consist of text.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.38
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Munich, Germany, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
The Jewish Peril: Protocols of the Learned Elders of Zion
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47682
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : grey, black, beige ; Ht: 21,3 cm x W: 14,2 cm
- Date
- 1920
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : grey, black, beige ; Ht: 21,3 cm x W: 14,2 cm
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- 1920
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- English
- Notes
- 96 pages. Softcover, paper bound with string. Cover is dark grey with black text; the front and back have the same text, but the front side is bolded. Interior pages are beige with text divided into chapters.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.144
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- London, England, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Yugen Romanen ?
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47765
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound, embossed : burgandy, green, black, beige ; Ht: 19,7 cm x W: 14 cm
- Date
- 1920
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound, embossed : burgandy, green, black, beige ; Ht: 19,7 cm x W: 14 cm
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- 1920
- Creator
- -
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Yiddish
- English
- Notes
- 202 pages. Hardcover, cardboard bound with string. Cover is textured burgandy fabric tape with the title embossed at the centre, inside a rectangular border; a larger, thin border goes around the cover, and a circular stamp is at the bottom, left corner. The title and volume is imprinted in dark green on the spine; the back cover has a small imprinted design at the bottom left corner. Interior pages are beige with text divided into chapters. A dedication card was tucked into the book (see inscriptions). Narrative: From the All the Works of Sholem Aleichem Series
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.221
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Money box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn51297
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Money box : Blue, White ; Ht: 4 7/8 in. x W: 3 7/8 in.
- Date
- 1920-1929
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Money box : Blue, White ; Ht: 4 7/8 in. x W: 3 7/8 in.
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1920-1929
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- English
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Rectangular box with slot on top, and hinged opening on the bottom. Map of Israel on the front, and the Star of David on the back. Triangular hook on back.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.215
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Palestine, Asia
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Postcard
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn78348
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Postcard : Paper : printed : Ink : beige, black ; Ht: 16,5 cm x W: 10,6 cm
- Date
- 1920-1929
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Postcard : Paper : printed : Ink : beige, black ; Ht: 16,5 cm x W: 10,6 cm
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- 1920-1929
- Physical Condition
- Poor
- Language
- German
- Notes
- 1 horizontal page. Unused pledge postcard for the Central Welfare Office of the German Jews in Berlin, Germany.
- Accession No.
- 2001.45.05-01
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Berlin, Germany, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Le Péril Juif: Le Règne d'Israel chez les Anglo-Saxons
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47609
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : beige, black, mustard ; Ht: 18,6 cm x W: 12 cm
- Date
- 1921
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- textual record
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : beige, black, mustard ; Ht: 18,6 cm x W: 12 cm
- Other Title Information
- Documentary Artifact
- Date
- 1921
- Creator
- -
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- English
- French
- Notes
- 271 pages, soft cover, paper and string bound, mustard-coloured cover. Spine has book information printed on it in 5 sections - author, title, price and editor information, back cover has a list of other publictions by the editor. Interior pages are beige and contain text.
- Accession No.
- 2011X.58.25
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Paris, France, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Machzor: Gebetbuch für die neue Synagoge in Berlin: Neujahrsfest und Versöhnungstag
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47925
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : green, gold, blue, beige, black ; Ht: 20,9 cm x W: 14,5 cm
- Date
- 1921
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound : green, gold, blue, beige, black ; Ht: 20,9 cm x W: 14,5 cm
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1921
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Language
- German
- Hebrew
- Notes
- 468 pages. Hardcover, cardboard bound with string. Cover is green with an embossed ornate border and textured surface; the spine is covered in green fabric tape with embossed detailing and title. The page edges have a drawn blue crackling pattern. Interior pages are beige with black text; most pages have both languages.
- Accession No.
- 2001.45.02
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Berlin, Germany, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Siddur
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47930
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound, embossed, gilded : black, gold, blue, beige ; Ht: 21 cm x W: 14,2 cm
- Date
- 1921
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- book
- Physical Description
- Book : printed, bound, embossed, gilded : black, gold, blue, beige ; Ht: 21 cm x W: 14,2 cm
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1921
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- German
- Hebrew
- Notes
- 472 pages. Hardcover, cardboard bound with string. Cover is textured black with an embossed border and decorative details on the corners. The spine is black fabric tape, with embossed detailing and gilded text. Drawn on the page edges is a blue crackle pattern. Interior pages are beige with txt. Some pages have the text in both languages, and others just have 1 language.
- Accession No.
- 2001.45.07
- Name Access
- MHMC
- Places
- Berlin, Germany, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
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