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Old Jewish Cemetery – The Old Jewish Cemetery
is densely filled with tombstones, almost 12,000 of them. You'll follow
a path through the cemetery, past sandstone and marble headstones, right
by the grave of Rabbi Loew (candles are lit), and other famous 17th
century personages. (This is not a cemetery where kids can wander as they
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Old-New Synagogue – The Old-New Synagogue is the
oldest synagogue in the Jewish Quarter, dating back to the 13th century.
The small, medieval style building has such a presence, a spare simplicity,
with whitewashed walls, old golden burnished metal sconces to hold candles,
and smooth wooden benches, where generations of people have sat to worship. |
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The Spanish Synagogue – The Spanish Synagogue
is just amazing – glorious Moorish patterns, golden stars on a blue
background, geometric designs in maroon, forest green and teal, exquisitely
gilded. The Synagogue was built in the 19th century, but it has been recently
restored and it's a real gem. |
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Spellbinding
retelling of the golem legend, Rabbi Loew chants spells from the
Cabala that breathe life into the clay giant, the golem. After the emperor guarantees safety
for the Jews, Rabbi Loew returns the golem to clay – perhaps one
day it will come to life again. Dazzling cut-paper illustrations.
(Picture book)
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In the 16th century, Tomas, a young peasant boy, is caught stealing a chicken for his sick mother. His punishment is to work for a Jewish family in the ghetto, where he finds the kindness of strangers. (Chapter book)
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The perfect introduction before you visit the Old-New Synagogue, legends and history of a centuries-old place of prayer. It's said that the angels built the synagogue stone by stone, the golem rests in the dusty attic, and white doves saved it from destruction by fire. (Picture book)
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