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Laver
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44103
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 138
- Date
- [ca. 1700-1900]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact
- Date
- [ca. 1700-1900]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 138
- Notes
- Laver used in synagogue for priestly blessing.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Mezuzah
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44106
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 158
- Date
- [ca. 1700-1900]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact
- Date
- [ca. 1700-1900]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 158
- Physical Condition
- Fair
- Notes
- Mezuzah (Heb. literally "doorpost") refers to one of the 613 commandments in Judaism which requires that a small parchment (klaf) inscribed with two sections from the Torah's Book of Deuteronomy (6:4-9 and 11:13-21) be affixed to each doorpost and gate in a Jewish home and business. A small case or box typically covers the parchment.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Shofar and Talit
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44167
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact ; Ht:30 cm (approx.) x W:6 cm (approx.) : Hebrew
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 389
- Date
- [ca. 1700-1900]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact ; Ht:30 cm (approx.) x W:6 cm (approx.) : Hebrew
- Date
- [ca. 1700-1900]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 389
- Physical Condition
- Very good
- Notes
- Shofar with Hebrew inscription of the prayers recited at the blowing of the Shofar in synagogue. Hand-loomed talit donated by Rosalie Finestone.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
18th Century Spice Box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44283
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10.3 cm : Hebrew
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 578
- Date
- [17- ]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10.3 cm : Hebrew
- Date
- [17- ]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 578
- Creator
- Artist: J. Schroder
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Spice box engraved with "Havdallah" prayer; removable top. Hallmarked "12 IS." Presented by Mr. and Mrs. M. Fruchter.
- Places
- Poland
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Clip
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47415
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Clip : cast (moulded), soldered, linked, cut, coiled, incised : silver, gold
- Date
- 1701-1800
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Clip : cast (moulded), soldered, linked, cut, coiled, incised : silver, gold
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1701-1800
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- On each side is a multi-layered flower buckle, connected with a linked chain. Each buckle has a gold coloured flower base with silver petal outlines placed over top. Inside each petal is a series of coiled curlicues; the left buckle has an additional smaller layer of petal outlines, topped with a silver knob; the right side has 3 additional petal-outline layers, topped with a silver knob. The 2 buckles are connected by a 14 link chain. Each link is the same: A circular centre with decorative rings and balls at the top and bottom. In the middle of the circle is a flower with 6 petals and a silver centre. Each chain-link is connected together with 3 circular links, incised with small lines, at the top, centre and bottom. The backside of the chain-links are smooth metal. The buckles have fastenings soldered on: the left side has 2 eyes; the right side has a round metal peg. Both buckles have metal strips that come from the front and fold onto the back, to attach the front detailings.
- Accession No.
- 1991.31.01
- Name Access
- Kaufer, Margaret & Leslie
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
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
Kiddush cup (251)
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44094
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : silver ; Ht:7.2 cm x W:approx. 5 cm : Hebrew
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 105
- Date
- [ca. 1800-1900]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : silver ; Ht:7.2 cm x W:approx. 5 cm : Hebrew
- Date
- [ca. 1800-1900]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 105
- Physical Condition
- Very good
- Notes
- Small silver Kiddush cup with Hebrew inscription: "L'chvod Shabbat Kadosh"; repousse silver
- Places
- Unknown
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Spice Box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44096
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:17.7 cm x W:4.6 cm (base)
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 107
- Date
- [ca. 1800-1900]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:17.7 cm x W:4.6 cm (base)
- Date
- [ca. 1800-1900]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 107
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Spice tower for Havdallah service; filigree; small latch
- Places
- Unknown
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Silver Spice Box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44098
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:18.9 cm x W:6.1 cm
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 109
- Date
- [ca. 1800-1900]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:18.9 cm x W:6.1 cm
- Date
- [ca. 1800-1900]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 109
- Physical Condition
- Very good
- Notes
- Georgian sugar shaker used as spice box; hallmarked
- Places
- Unknown
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Mezuzah
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn76264
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Mezuzah : Carved, Painted : Brown, White ; Ht: 6 7/8 in. x W: 7/8 in.
- Date
- [ca. 1800]
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Mezuzah : Carved, Painted : Brown, White ; Ht: 6 7/8 in. x W: 7/8 in.
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- [ca. 1800]
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Carved with decorative motifs, with holes for nails at base and top. Transparent glass window in front allows parchment scroll to be displayed. Missing back panel, painted dark brown.
- Accession No.
- 2005.26.04
- Name Access
- Tauben, Irwin
- Places
- Poland, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Casket-shaped Spice Box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44267
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:4.2 cm
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 562
- Date
- [18- ]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:4.2 cm
- Date
- [18- ]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 562
- Physical Condition
- Very good
- Notes
- Spice box, Italian filigree, in the shape of a casket with pomegranate on lid. Donated by Mrs. Edward Jacobs in honour of her grandson Ian Benjamin Copnick, Sept. 19, 1975.
- Places
- Italy (?)
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Petal-shaped Spice Box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44268
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:13 cm
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 563
- Date
- [18- ]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:13 cm
- Date
- [18- ]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 563
- Physical Condition
- Very good
- Notes
- Spice box in form of petals on vine with leaves. Hallmark "84" repeated on base of leaves, soldered by error. Permanent loan from Miss Ethel Gallaman, October 28, 1974.
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Fish-shaped Spice Box
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44281
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver, turquoise ; Ht:13.5 cm
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 576
- Date
- [18- ]
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver, turquoise ; Ht:13.5 cm
- Date
- [18- ]
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 576
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Fish-shaped spice box with turquoise eyes, mobile scales and short chain. Head opens with hinge. Donated by Joe and Ida Berman.
- Places
- Middle East
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
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
Hanukkah lamp
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn50257
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Hanukkah lamp : welded : Gold, Brown ; Ht: 14,5 in. x W: 12,5 in.
- Date
- 1801-1900
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Hanukkah lamp : welded : Gold, Brown ; Ht: 14,5 in. x W: 12,5 in.
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1801-1900
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Language
- Hebrew
- Notes
- Two side pieces hinged on both sides of the main piece like small doors. The central piece has eight small tear-drop shaped cups on the bottom and a tray under them for oil. There is also one tear drop shaped cup under the inscription on the top centre (for the shemesh). A hole was perforated on top centre of the main piece, used to hang the chanukiah on the wall. Narrative: During Hanukkah, the lamp was hung on the dining room's wall. Originally, the lamp belonged to the donor's grandfather, Judah Nasim Levy. It is inscribed with his name (Yehuda Levi). Donor inherited the lamp as he shares the same name as his grandfather. Judah Nasim Levy was originally from Gibraltar.
- Accession No.
- 1991.20.02
- Name Access
- Levy, Claude
- Places
- Tunisia, Africa
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Hanukkah lamp
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn51196
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Hanukkah lamp : cast, engraved : Black, Gold ; Ht: 10,25 in. x W: 8 in.
- Date
- 1801-1900
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Hanukkah lamp : cast, engraved : Black, Gold ; Ht: 10,25 in. x W: 8 in.
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1801-1900
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Notes
- Pear-shaped, with pedal shaped cups at the bottom. There is a flower pattern in vertical panels around the centre portion. The lid is detachable.
- Accession No.
- 2000.11.1
- Name Access
- Vineberg, Sally
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Bowl
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44203
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Pewter ; Ht:2.5 cm x W:18.6 cm diameter : English
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 478
- Date
- 1802
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Pewter ; Ht:2.5 cm x W:18.6 cm diameter : English
- Date
- 1802
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 478
- Physical Condition
- Fair
- Notes
- Shallow bowl used in Mr. Michael Guggenheim's home; hallmarked 1802; initials "BB."
- Places
- Munich, Germany, Germany
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Kiddush Cup
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn44198
- Collection
- CONGREGATION SHAAR HASHOMAYIM MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10 cm x W:3.5 cm (base)
- Fonds No.
- SH-01; 473
- Date
- 1830
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Artifact : Silver ; Ht:10 cm x W:3.5 cm (base)
- Date
- 1830
- Fonds No.
- SH-01
- Item No.
- 473
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Hallmarked Vienna 1830
- Places
- Vienna, Austria, Austria
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Congregation Shaar Hashomayim Museum and Archives
Images
Dress
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47743
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Dress : embroidered : burgundy, gold
- Date
- 1830-1930
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Dress : embroidered : burgundy, gold
- Other Title Information
- Clothing, Outerwear
- Date
- 1830-1930
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Burgundy velour embroidered with gold. Traditional marriage dress made to measure for the donor, ordered by her mother Mazal (Bensabat) Wahnoun. This Keswa El Kbira or grand costume, is a traditional festive dress of Moroccan Jewish women, worn by brides and at other celebrations. It is probably based on medieval Spanish Jewish costume, with its origins usually traced to the 15th century Spanish vertugada.The front shirt is 100 years older (1830) than the dress (1930) and was acquired for the marriage. 3 pink ruffles are part of the dress but are not on display. They are pleated, tulle-type fabric. Two pieces are flat, with different lengths (long: .02-4; short: .02-6). The third has been sewn into a circle (.02-5). Narrative: This dress has been worn by a large number of brides in Morocco and Canada.
- Accession No.
- 2002.87.02
- Name Access
- Communauté Sepharade du Quebec
- Places
- Casablanca, Morocco, Africa
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
Tefillin bag
https://www.cjhn.ca/link/cjhn47989
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Tefillin bag : woven, sewn, machine, hand, metal working : blue, black
- Date
- 1835
- Collection
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
- Description Level
- Item
- Material Type
- object
- Physical Description
- Tefillin bag : woven, sewn, machine, hand, metal working : blue, black
- Other Title Information
- Ceremonial Artifact
- Date
- 1835
- Physical Condition
- Good
- Notes
- Velvet blue outside, with blue cotton lining. Back panel has flapped over the front and fastens with a snap button. Edges have been hand stitched together, and the lining is handstitched to the outside. Narrative: The bag belonged to Sheftel Albin, the donor’s grandfather.
- Accession No.
- 2007.04.01
- Name Access
- Albin, Don
- Places
- Galicia, Poland, Europe
- Archival / Genealogical
- Archival Descriptions
- Repository
- Montreal Holocaust Museum
Images
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