by hadassah | Sep 12, 2016 | Creating a Physical Setting
Jews in Medieval Spain – Overview The community in medieval Spain was incredibly diverse and rich, including internal tensions inside the community. Abby Kornfeld, CUNY, Produced by Down Low Pictures for COJS What do you want to know? Ask our AI...
by hadassah | Sep 11, 2016 | Creating a Physical Setting
Medieval Spanish Haggadah The haggadah only became a distinct manuscript in the 13th century, both in Spain and in Germany and France. Abby Kornfeld, CUNY, Produced by Down Low Pictures for COJS What do you want to know? Ask our AI widget and get answers...
by hadassah | Sep 11, 2016 | Creating a Physical Setting
Images in the Medieval Haggadah There was a wide range of images in medieval haggadot, from biblical scenes to depictions of seders to fanciful creatures. Abby Kornfeld, CUNY, Produced by Down Low Pictures for COJS What do you want to know? Ask our AI...
by hadassah | Apr 15, 2008 | Creating a Physical Setting
Dedication of a New Speyer Synagogue, 1104, Anonymous Twelfth-Century Hebrew Narrative [This is a continuation of the account of the founding and history of the Speyer Jewish community (above, section 1). After noting that the bishop protected his Jews in 1096,...
by hadassah | Apr 15, 2008 | Creating a Physical Setting
Creating a Physical Setting Jewish life in medieval western Christendom was grounded in economic activities perceived as useful by the ruling class and at the same time profitable to the Jews themselves. For Jewish life to be maintained in areas of old...
