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Matheus Staedlein

18th Century

Matheus Staedlein was a silversmith active in Nuremberg, Germany, between 1716 and 1735. Only six examples of his work are known, five of them Jewish ceremonial objects.

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Hanukkah Lamp (Nuremberg)

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This Hanukkah menorah was made in Nuremberg, Germany, where it was characteristic in the eighteenth century for Hanukkah lamps to include a parchment with the blessings for lighting. At the time…
Page with Hebrew text of decorative border and Star of David located in bottom section, with signatures in the Roman alphabet below.
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Early Modern Rabbis and Intellectuals on the Move

1500–1750

Carrying books and knowledge, itinerant rabbis and scholars traveled between communities, facilitating cultural exchange. 

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Early Modern Jewish Languages

1500–1750

As Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews migrated eastward, Yiddish and Ladino emerged as distinct languages. Both languages developed literary traditions, as print became more widespread.

Facing-page Hebrew manuscript with charts with Hebrew letters on left side, and geometric drawings on right side.
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Early Modern Spiritual Ideologies

1500–1750

Early modern Jewish spiritual life encompassed diverse elements, including theology, ethics, liturgy, and messianism.