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Question: I was asked by the leaders of the holy congregation of Prostějov: A small piece of paper on which was drawn the image of a menorah, with the verses beginning “May God be gracious to us” from…
Contributor:
Menaḥem Mendl Krochmal
Places:
Nikolsburg, Holy Roman Empire
(Mikulov, Czech Republic)
Date:
Before 1661
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In answer to those who ask me whether or not it is permitted to paint the walls of the synagogue with pictures of grass, trees, and calyxes, we researched the question and our answer is as follows:
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Contributor:
Samuel Archevolti
Places:
Venice, Republic of Venice
(Venice, Italy)
Date:
Late 16th or Early 17th Century
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Since the law prohibits one, in no uncertain terms, from depicting figures, the question one may ask is how Jews have had all manner of paintings in their homes? And it is not enough to say that only…
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Moses Raphael d’Aguilar
Places:
Amsterdam, Republic of the Seven United Netherlands
(Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Date:
17th Century