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Page with drawing of three uniformed men holding bayonets and German headings above and below.

Marsch der Israelitischen national Garde in Warschau

This illustration depicts three Polish Jewish soldiers taking part in the Polish uprising of 1830 and 1831. The rendering of an “Israelite National Guard in Warsaw” alongside solemn, patriotic music…

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Photograph of domed ceiling covered with geometric shapes, including Stars of David.

Sha‘ar Hashamayim Synagogue Dome

When it was first built, the Sha‘ar Hashamayim (Gate of Heaven) Synagogue was the largest building on the boulevard where it still stands. Built to resemble what was imagined to be the design of the…

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Terra-cotta figurine of horse and rider.

Horse and Rider Figurine

This terra-cotta figurine from Lachish is very schematic, and the rider’s legs are not shown. The rider cannot represent an average person because people—even kings—more often rode on donkeys and…

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