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IT’S GETTING HOT OUT THERE, AND IT’S AFTER MEMORIAL DAY!

As heats up, it might be a good time to start wearing white.  But you only have a few months! Even though, wearing white after Labor Day is not necessarily frowned upon anymore, every time I wear white I know that my bubby (grandmother) will say, “No whites after Labor Day!”

(left) White middy blouse with pocket embroidered with three playing cards, black tassel at front neckline, and two buttons.

(right) Uniform. White lab coat with: collar; wrist-length sleeves with button closure; gathered at waist; pocket over right breast inscribed Social Service; 2 pockets in skirt. chest: 17 1/2 in.; waist 12 1/4 in; skirt length waist to hem 24 1/2 in.

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1999.232) Gift of Lucy Benedikt

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WHAT CONDITION OUR DISPOSITION IS IN “[I]t is to be hoped that individual dispositions will at length mould themselves to the model of the law, and consider the moral basis on which our religions rest, as the rallying point which unites them in a common interest…”  Thomas Jefferson, 1818. This quote is from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Mordecai-Manual Noah, in response to a discourse given by Noah at the consecration of the newly built Congregation Shearith Israel in New York in 1818. Noah sent Jefferson, and other leading Americans, his address in order to champion the cause of American Jewry. Noah was born in 1785 and has been called the most influential American Jew of the early 19th century. Noah was born to a German Immigrant, Manuel Noah, who served in the Militia during the Revolutionary war, and to Zipporah Phillips, the daughter of Jonas Phillips who was an outspoken defender of human rights. It is no wonder that Mordecai–Manual Noah was involved in politics, amongst other endeavors, and eventually became Consul to Tunis. Noah was recalled by the State Department due to reasons of religion.They claimed that his religion prevented him from performing his duties favorably. After being recalled he was extremely disappointed but it encouraged him to work hard to clear his name and to reassert his worth. He focused his attention on journalism and eventually become the editor of the National Advocate. This letter, from Yeshiva University Museum’s collection, will be displayed at the National Museum of American History in the exhibition To Bigotry No Sanction: George Washington & Religious Freedom opening June 29, 2012. The exhibit’s centerpiece is George Washington’s historic letter to the Hebrew Congregation in  Newport, Rhode Island.Yeshiva University Museum is proud to have this letter shown alongside George Washington’s letter; two letters from great champions of freedom and tolerance of religion. Letter. May 20th, 1881. Gift of Charles J.Rosenbloom. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1986.059).

WHAT CONDITION OUR DISPOSITION IS IN

“[I]t is to be hoped that individual dispositions will at length mould themselves to the model of the law, and consider the moral basis on which our religions rest, as the rallying point which unites them in a common interest…”  Thomas Jefferson, 1818.

This quote is from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Mordecai-Manual Noah, in response to a discourse given by Noah at the consecration of the newly built Congregation Shearith Israel in New York in 1818. Noah sent Jefferson, and other leading Americans, his address in order to champion the cause of American Jewry.

Noah was born in 1785 and has been called the most influential American Jew of the early 19th century. Noah was born to a German Immigrant, Manuel Noah, who served in the Militia during the Revolutionary war, and to Zipporah Phillips, the daughter of Jonas Phillips who was an outspoken defender of human rights. It is no wonder that Mordecai–Manual Noah was involved in politics, amongst other endeavors, and eventually became Consul to Tunis. Noah was recalled by the State Department due to reasons of religion.They claimed that his religion prevented him from performing his duties favorably. After being recalled he was extremely disappointed but it encouraged him to work hard to clear his name and to reassert his worth. He focused his attention on journalism and eventually become the editor of the National Advocate.

This letter, from Yeshiva University Museum’s collection, will be displayed at the National Museum of American History in the exhibition To Bigotry No Sanction: George Washington & Religious Freedom opening June 29, 2012. The exhibit’s centerpiece is George Washington’s historic letter to the Hebrew Congregation in  Newport, Rhode Island.Yeshiva University Museum is proud to have this letter shown alongside George Washington’s letter; two letters from great champions of freedom and tolerance of religion.

Letter. May 20th, 1881. Gift of Charles J.Rosenbloom. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1986.059).

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DID YOU COUNT DOWN TO CHEESECAKE?  …Like you need an excuse… Remember that a calendar like this can both help you to count the omer and teach you some Hebrew. This Hebrew calendar from 1939 was made for Wolozin’s of Eldridge Street New York& Philadelphia. In addition to the pages of the months there are pictures of Torah Arc curtains and Torah ornaments. This Hebrew calendar would have been very helpful for the every day lives of Jews in New York. When comparing this calendar to the Jewish calendars of today, ours are not so different. This calendar lists all of the holidays and fast days and the times that the Sabbath starts and ends, as well as the days that are to be counted for the omer. With the omer half over, we can now count down to the amazing cheese cakes we will eat on Shavuot. Traditionally, dairy is served on Shavuot. There are many reasons, but the one that stands out to me is that before the Israelites received the Torah they were not obliged to keep kosher or perform ritual slaughter of animals. After the Israelites received the Torah on Shavuot there meat dishes had to be made kosher so they opted for dairy food. We eat dairy today in order to remember this event. Use a calendar, like this one, in order to remember how many days until all of the dairy delights! Calendar, 1939. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (2006.302)

DID YOU COUNT DOWN TO CHEESECAKE?  …Like you need an excuse…

Remember that a calendar like this can both help you to count the omer and teach you some Hebrew.

This Hebrew calendar from 1939 was made for Wolozin’s of Eldridge Street New York& Philadelphia. In addition to the pages of the months there are pictures of Torah Arc curtains and Torah ornaments. This Hebrew calendar would have been very helpful for the every day lives of Jews in New York. When comparing this calendar to the Jewish calendars of today, ours are not so different. This calendar lists all of the holidays and fast days and the times that the Sabbath starts and ends, as well as the days that are to be counted for the omer. With the omer half over, we can now count down to the amazing cheese cakes we will eat on Shavuot. Traditionally, dairy is served on Shavuot. There are many reasons, but the one that stands out to me is that before the Israelites received the Torah they were not obliged to keep kosher or perform ritual slaughter of animals. After the Israelites received the Torah on Shavuot there meat dishes had to be made kosher so they opted for dairy food. We eat dairy today in order to remember this event. Use a calendar, like this one, in order to remember how many days until all of the dairy delights!

Calendar, 1939. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (2006.302)

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GIVING AND RECEIVING Shavuot is a time to remember when the Israelites stood at the base of Mount Sinai and this is a little reminder. This Torah shield, from 1826/1827, is a representation of the  tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed. It would have been hung around the top of a Torah, thus the reason for the metal chain which extends from the top of the tablets. Historically, the giving of the Torah happened at Mount Sinai on Shavuot and so it is a time to celebrate. For this reason, Shavuot is also called Hag Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of the Torah).  Also known as the Festival of Weeks, Shavuot is one of the three major festivals when the Israelites would have gone to Jerusalem to visit the Temple (the other two are Passover and Sukkot). Shavuot has both agricultural significance and historical significance. In terms of Shavuot’s agricultural significance, it was the time to bring the first fruits of the harvest to the Temple. Thus Shavuot is also called Hag ha-Bikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruit). It is important to remember that Shavuot is called the “giving” of the Torah, rather then the “receiving” of the Torah. The sages explain that the first time the Torah was “given”.  After that moment of “giving”, the Torah is constantly being “received” every single day. That is why the use of the term “giving” is key to understanding the holiday of Shavuot. Torah Sheild, 1826/1827. Collection of Yeshiva University (1996.298).

GIVING AND RECEIVING

Shavuot is a time to remember when the Israelites stood at the base of Mount Sinai and this is a little reminder. This Torah shield, from 1826/1827, is a representation of the  tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed. It would have been hung around the top of a Torah, thus the reason for the metal chain which extends from the top of the tablets.

Historically, the giving of the Torah happened at Mount Sinai on Shavuot and so it is a time to celebrate. For this reason, Shavuot is also called Hag Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of the Torah). 

Also known as the Festival of Weeks, Shavuot is one of the three major festivals when the Israelites would have gone to Jerusalem to visit the Temple (the other two are Passover and Sukkot). Shavuot has both agricultural significance and historical significance. In terms of Shavuot’s agricultural significance, it was the time to bring the first fruits of the harvest to the Temple. Thus Shavuot is also called Hag ha-Bikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruit).

It is important to remember that Shavuot is called the “giving” of the Torah, rather then the “receiving” of the Torah. The sages explain that the first time the Torah was “given”.  After that moment of “giving”, the Torah is constantly being “received” every single day. That is why the use of the term “giving” is key to understanding the holiday of Shavuot.

Torah Sheild, 1826/1827. Collection of Yeshiva University (1996.298).

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COUNTING CAN BE HARD, ESPECIALLY WITH THIS CALENDAR  It can sometimes be difficult to remember to count but use this calendar to remember or no blessing can be said. Religious Jews mark each day of the omer with a blessing and this calendar from the 19th century would have aided the owner to remember which day they should be counting. If someone who is counting misses one evening, they may count the following day without a blessing and then the following evening a blessing may be said. If the person counting does not count during the following day then they may continue counting the omer but without a blessing. This particular calendar is written with ink on parchment. The upper and lower inscriptions read “Counting of the Omer” and “Initials of the Blessing of the Omer”. The center inscription is the day of the omer that should be recited. The case, which is later then the parchment, has two knobs on either side in order to advance the scroll. Omer Calendar, 19th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F330)

COUNTING CAN BE HARD, ESPECIALLY WITH THIS CALENDAR 

It can sometimes be difficult to remember to count but use this calendar to remember or no blessing can be said.

Religious Jews mark each day of the omer with a blessing and this calendar from the 19th century would have aided the owner to remember which day they should be counting. If someone who is counting misses one evening, they may count the following day without a blessing and then the following evening a blessing may be said. If the person counting does not count during the following day then they may continue counting the omer but without a blessing. This particular calendar is written with ink on parchment. The upper and lower inscriptions read “Counting of the Omer” and “Initials of the Blessing of the Omer”. The center inscription is the day of the omer that should be recited. The case, which is later then the parchment, has two knobs on either side in order to advance the scroll.

Omer Calendar, 19th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F330)

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COUNT AWAY AND READY THAT BONFIRE: LAG B’OMER IS TOMORROW! Take the time this counting of the omer to check out this calendar. During the time of the Second Temple, there was a commandment to bring a set amount of barley on the second day of Passover. This set amount of barley was known as an omer. After counting 49 days from the giving of the omer, on the 50th day there was a commandment to bring the first offering of the year to theTemple. Although there is no longer a Temple, Jews are still obliged to count the 49 days. This commandment to count the omer comes from the Biblical verse: “And from the day on which you bring the sheaf of wave offering – the day after the Sabbath – you shall count off seven weeks” (Lev. 23:15). The process of counting led to the creation of calendars to aid in the process of the omer. This particular calendar (mid 20th century) is written on parchment and is illuminated with different images. The parchments are housed in a case that was made later. There are two knobs on either side for advancing the parchment. The wooden case is decorated with silver appliqué engraving that have the names of the 12 tribes inscribed along with engravings of animals and an abbreviated name of G-d.  There is little known about this calendar, but the initials N.D. is found on the bottom of the case which could perhaps be the name of the owner. Omer Calendar, 20th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F341)

COUNT AWAY AND READY THAT BONFIRE: LAG B’OMER IS TOMORROW!

Take the time this counting of the omer to check out this calendar.

During the time of the Second Temple, there was a commandment to bring a set amount of barley on the second day of Passover. This set amount of barley was known as an omer. After counting 49 days from the giving of the omer, on the 50th day there was a commandment to bring the first offering of the year to theTemple. Although there is no longer a Temple, Jews are still obliged to count the 49 days.

This commandment to count the omer comes from the Biblical verse: “And from the day on which you bring the sheaf of wave offering – the day after the Sabbath – you shall count off seven weeks” (Lev. 23:15). The process of counting led to the creation of calendars to aid in the process of the omer.

This particular calendar (mid 20th century) is written on parchment and is illuminated with different images. The parchments are housed in a case that was made later. There are two knobs on either side for advancing the parchment. The wooden case is decorated with silver appliqué engraving that have the names of the 12 tribes inscribed along with engravings of animals and an abbreviated name of G-d.  There is little known about this calendar, but the initials N.D. is found on the bottom of the case which could perhaps be the name of the owner.

Omer Calendar, 20th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F341)

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TIME FOR A LITTLE ROMANCE

A little bit of poetry to make your day!

With all of his work in politics and educating youth, finding the time to write romantic poetry is no small feat. This book of poetry, Poems from the German, was compiled in the 20th century. This particular poem was written by Johann Ludwig Uhland and is titled “Castle by the Sea”. Uhland is best known for his romantic poetry, but, he was also an attorney and later struggled to restore parliamentary democracy in Wurttenberg in present-day Germany. He also worked a short while as a professor.  You would think that Uhland would be jaded from his work in politics. This poem, which is a portion of a longer poem, shows a softer side to Uhland.

Books & Manuscripts, 1976. New York. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1998.036).

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HAPPY YOM HA’ATZMAUT!  ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY! Not that it’s getting ready to retire, but Israel is turning 64, oh, TOMORROW! This image of a postcard from Israel’s third birthday in 1951 seems like it comes from the distant past, what with the image of a Roman column.    Postcard celebrating Israeli Independence Day 1951, designed by R. Siedner, Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1997.126), gift of Beverly Fettman

HAPPY YOM HA’ATZMAUT!  ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Not that it’s getting ready to retire, but Israel is turning 64, oh, TOMORROW! This image of a postcard from Israel’s third birthday in 1951 seems like it comes from the distant past, what with the image of a Roman column.   

Postcard celebrating Israeli Independence Day 1951, designed by R. Siedner, Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1997.126), gift of Beverly Fettman

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IT’S GETTING HOT OUT THERE, AND IT’S AFTER MEMORIAL DAY!

As heats up, it might be a good time to start wearing white.  But you only have a few months! Even though, wearing white after Labor Day is not necessarily frowned upon anymore, every time I wear white I know that my bubby (grandmother) will say, “No whites after Labor Day!”

(left) White middy blouse with pocket embroidered with three playing cards, black tassel at front neckline, and two buttons.

(right) Uniform. White lab coat with: collar; wrist-length sleeves with button closure; gathered at waist; pocket over right breast inscribed Social Service; 2 pockets in skirt. chest: 17 1/2 in.; waist 12 1/4 in; skirt length waist to hem 24 1/2 in.

Yeshiva University Museum, New York (1999.232) Gift of Lucy Benedikt

WHAT CONDITION OUR DISPOSITION IS IN “[I]t is to be hoped that individual dispositions will at length mould themselves to the model of the law, and consider the moral basis on which our religions rest, as the rallying point which unites them in a common interest…”  Thomas Jefferson, 1818. This quote is from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Mordecai-Manual Noah, in response to a discourse given by Noah at the consecration of the newly built Congregation Shearith Israel in New York in 1818. Noah sent Jefferson, and other leading Americans, his address in order to champion the cause of American Jewry. Noah was born in 1785 and has been called the most influential American Jew of the early 19th century. Noah was born to a German Immigrant, Manuel Noah, who served in the Militia during the Revolutionary war, and to Zipporah Phillips, the daughter of Jonas Phillips who was an outspoken defender of human rights. It is no wonder that Mordecai–Manual Noah was involved in politics, amongst other endeavors, and eventually became Consul to Tunis. Noah was recalled by the State Department due to reasons of religion.They claimed that his religion prevented him from performing his duties favorably. After being recalled he was extremely disappointed but it encouraged him to work hard to clear his name and to reassert his worth. He focused his attention on journalism and eventually become the editor of the National Advocate. This letter, from Yeshiva University Museum’s collection, will be displayed at the National Museum of American History in the exhibition To Bigotry No Sanction: George Washington & Religious Freedom opening June 29, 2012. The exhibit’s centerpiece is George Washington’s historic letter to the Hebrew Congregation in  Newport, Rhode Island.Yeshiva University Museum is proud to have this letter shown alongside George Washington’s letter; two letters from great champions of freedom and tolerance of religion. Letter. May 20th, 1881. Gift of Charles J.Rosenbloom. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1986.059).

WHAT CONDITION OUR DISPOSITION IS IN

“[I]t is to be hoped that individual dispositions will at length mould themselves to the model of the law, and consider the moral basis on which our religions rest, as the rallying point which unites them in a common interest…”  Thomas Jefferson, 1818.

This quote is from a letter written by Thomas Jefferson to Mordecai-Manual Noah, in response to a discourse given by Noah at the consecration of the newly built Congregation Shearith Israel in New York in 1818. Noah sent Jefferson, and other leading Americans, his address in order to champion the cause of American Jewry.

Noah was born in 1785 and has been called the most influential American Jew of the early 19th century. Noah was born to a German Immigrant, Manuel Noah, who served in the Militia during the Revolutionary war, and to Zipporah Phillips, the daughter of Jonas Phillips who was an outspoken defender of human rights. It is no wonder that Mordecai–Manual Noah was involved in politics, amongst other endeavors, and eventually became Consul to Tunis. Noah was recalled by the State Department due to reasons of religion.They claimed that his religion prevented him from performing his duties favorably. After being recalled he was extremely disappointed but it encouraged him to work hard to clear his name and to reassert his worth. He focused his attention on journalism and eventually become the editor of the National Advocate.

This letter, from Yeshiva University Museum’s collection, will be displayed at the National Museum of American History in the exhibition To Bigotry No Sanction: George Washington & Religious Freedom opening June 29, 2012. The exhibit’s centerpiece is George Washington’s historic letter to the Hebrew Congregation in  Newport, Rhode Island.Yeshiva University Museum is proud to have this letter shown alongside George Washington’s letter; two letters from great champions of freedom and tolerance of religion.

Letter. May 20th, 1881. Gift of Charles J.Rosenbloom. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1986.059).

First in your family at med school? Only Jewish doctor in your community, a la Northern Exposure? Or overcome anti-Semitism from the medical establishment? YUM wants to hear from you. Share your story!

DID YOU COUNT DOWN TO CHEESECAKE?  …Like you need an excuse… Remember that a calendar like this can both help you to count the omer and teach you some Hebrew. This Hebrew calendar from 1939 was made for Wolozin’s of Eldridge Street New York& Philadelphia. In addition to the pages of the months there are pictures of Torah Arc curtains and Torah ornaments. This Hebrew calendar would have been very helpful for the every day lives of Jews in New York. When comparing this calendar to the Jewish calendars of today, ours are not so different. This calendar lists all of the holidays and fast days and the times that the Sabbath starts and ends, as well as the days that are to be counted for the omer. With the omer half over, we can now count down to the amazing cheese cakes we will eat on Shavuot. Traditionally, dairy is served on Shavuot. There are many reasons, but the one that stands out to me is that before the Israelites received the Torah they were not obliged to keep kosher or perform ritual slaughter of animals. After the Israelites received the Torah on Shavuot there meat dishes had to be made kosher so they opted for dairy food. We eat dairy today in order to remember this event. Use a calendar, like this one, in order to remember how many days until all of the dairy delights! Calendar, 1939. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (2006.302)

DID YOU COUNT DOWN TO CHEESECAKE?  …Like you need an excuse…

Remember that a calendar like this can both help you to count the omer and teach you some Hebrew.

This Hebrew calendar from 1939 was made for Wolozin’s of Eldridge Street New York& Philadelphia. In addition to the pages of the months there are pictures of Torah Arc curtains and Torah ornaments. This Hebrew calendar would have been very helpful for the every day lives of Jews in New York. When comparing this calendar to the Jewish calendars of today, ours are not so different. This calendar lists all of the holidays and fast days and the times that the Sabbath starts and ends, as well as the days that are to be counted for the omer. With the omer half over, we can now count down to the amazing cheese cakes we will eat on Shavuot. Traditionally, dairy is served on Shavuot. There are many reasons, but the one that stands out to me is that before the Israelites received the Torah they were not obliged to keep kosher or perform ritual slaughter of animals. After the Israelites received the Torah on Shavuot there meat dishes had to be made kosher so they opted for dairy food. We eat dairy today in order to remember this event. Use a calendar, like this one, in order to remember how many days until all of the dairy delights!

Calendar, 1939. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (2006.302)

GIVING AND RECEIVING Shavuot is a time to remember when the Israelites stood at the base of Mount Sinai and this is a little reminder. This Torah shield, from 1826/1827, is a representation of the  tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed. It would have been hung around the top of a Torah, thus the reason for the metal chain which extends from the top of the tablets. Historically, the giving of the Torah happened at Mount Sinai on Shavuot and so it is a time to celebrate. For this reason, Shavuot is also called Hag Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of the Torah).  Also known as the Festival of Weeks, Shavuot is one of the three major festivals when the Israelites would have gone to Jerusalem to visit the Temple (the other two are Passover and Sukkot). Shavuot has both agricultural significance and historical significance. In terms of Shavuot’s agricultural significance, it was the time to bring the first fruits of the harvest to the Temple. Thus Shavuot is also called Hag ha-Bikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruit). It is important to remember that Shavuot is called the “giving” of the Torah, rather then the “receiving” of the Torah. The sages explain that the first time the Torah was “given”.  After that moment of “giving”, the Torah is constantly being “received” every single day. That is why the use of the term “giving” is key to understanding the holiday of Shavuot. Torah Sheild, 1826/1827. Collection of Yeshiva University (1996.298).

GIVING AND RECEIVING

Shavuot is a time to remember when the Israelites stood at the base of Mount Sinai and this is a little reminder. This Torah shield, from 1826/1827, is a representation of the  tablets on which the Ten Commandments are inscribed. It would have been hung around the top of a Torah, thus the reason for the metal chain which extends from the top of the tablets.

Historically, the giving of the Torah happened at Mount Sinai on Shavuot and so it is a time to celebrate. For this reason, Shavuot is also called Hag Matan Torateinu (the Festival of the Giving of the Torah). 

Also known as the Festival of Weeks, Shavuot is one of the three major festivals when the Israelites would have gone to Jerusalem to visit the Temple (the other two are Passover and Sukkot). Shavuot has both agricultural significance and historical significance. In terms of Shavuot’s agricultural significance, it was the time to bring the first fruits of the harvest to the Temple. Thus Shavuot is also called Hag ha-Bikkurim (the Festival of the First Fruit).

It is important to remember that Shavuot is called the “giving” of the Torah, rather then the “receiving” of the Torah. The sages explain that the first time the Torah was “given”.  After that moment of “giving”, the Torah is constantly being “received” every single day. That is why the use of the term “giving” is key to understanding the holiday of Shavuot.

Torah Sheild, 1826/1827. Collection of Yeshiva University (1996.298).

COUNTING CAN BE HARD, ESPECIALLY WITH THIS CALENDAR  It can sometimes be difficult to remember to count but use this calendar to remember or no blessing can be said. Religious Jews mark each day of the omer with a blessing and this calendar from the 19th century would have aided the owner to remember which day they should be counting. If someone who is counting misses one evening, they may count the following day without a blessing and then the following evening a blessing may be said. If the person counting does not count during the following day then they may continue counting the omer but without a blessing. This particular calendar is written with ink on parchment. The upper and lower inscriptions read “Counting of the Omer” and “Initials of the Blessing of the Omer”. The center inscription is the day of the omer that should be recited. The case, which is later then the parchment, has two knobs on either side in order to advance the scroll. Omer Calendar, 19th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F330)

COUNTING CAN BE HARD, ESPECIALLY WITH THIS CALENDAR 

It can sometimes be difficult to remember to count but use this calendar to remember or no blessing can be said.

Religious Jews mark each day of the omer with a blessing and this calendar from the 19th century would have aided the owner to remember which day they should be counting. If someone who is counting misses one evening, they may count the following day without a blessing and then the following evening a blessing may be said. If the person counting does not count during the following day then they may continue counting the omer but without a blessing. This particular calendar is written with ink on parchment. The upper and lower inscriptions read “Counting of the Omer” and “Initials of the Blessing of the Omer”. The center inscription is the day of the omer that should be recited. The case, which is later then the parchment, has two knobs on either side in order to advance the scroll.

Omer Calendar, 19th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F330)

COUNT AWAY AND READY THAT BONFIRE: LAG B’OMER IS TOMORROW! Take the time this counting of the omer to check out this calendar. During the time of the Second Temple, there was a commandment to bring a set amount of barley on the second day of Passover. This set amount of barley was known as an omer. After counting 49 days from the giving of the omer, on the 50th day there was a commandment to bring the first offering of the year to theTemple. Although there is no longer a Temple, Jews are still obliged to count the 49 days. This commandment to count the omer comes from the Biblical verse: “And from the day on which you bring the sheaf of wave offering – the day after the Sabbath – you shall count off seven weeks” (Lev. 23:15). The process of counting led to the creation of calendars to aid in the process of the omer. This particular calendar (mid 20th century) is written on parchment and is illuminated with different images. The parchments are housed in a case that was made later. There are two knobs on either side for advancing the parchment. The wooden case is decorated with silver appliqué engraving that have the names of the 12 tribes inscribed along with engravings of animals and an abbreviated name of G-d.  There is little known about this calendar, but the initials N.D. is found on the bottom of the case which could perhaps be the name of the owner. Omer Calendar, 20th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F341)

COUNT AWAY AND READY THAT BONFIRE: LAG B’OMER IS TOMORROW!

Take the time this counting of the omer to check out this calendar.

During the time of the Second Temple, there was a commandment to bring a set amount of barley on the second day of Passover. This set amount of barley was known as an omer. After counting 49 days from the giving of the omer, on the 50th day there was a commandment to bring the first offering of the year to theTemple. Although there is no longer a Temple, Jews are still obliged to count the 49 days.

This commandment to count the omer comes from the Biblical verse: “And from the day on which you bring the sheaf of wave offering – the day after the Sabbath – you shall count off seven weeks” (Lev. 23:15). The process of counting led to the creation of calendars to aid in the process of the omer.

This particular calendar (mid 20th century) is written on parchment and is illuminated with different images. The parchments are housed in a case that was made later. There are two knobs on either side for advancing the parchment. The wooden case is decorated with silver appliqué engraving that have the names of the 12 tribes inscribed along with engravings of animals and an abbreviated name of G-d.  There is little known about this calendar, but the initials N.D. is found on the bottom of the case which could perhaps be the name of the owner.

Omer Calendar, 20th Century. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (F341)

TIME FOR A LITTLE ROMANCE

A little bit of poetry to make your day!

With all of his work in politics and educating youth, finding the time to write romantic poetry is no small feat. This book of poetry, Poems from the German, was compiled in the 20th century. This particular poem was written by Johann Ludwig Uhland and is titled “Castle by the Sea”. Uhland is best known for his romantic poetry, but, he was also an attorney and later struggled to restore parliamentary democracy in Wurttenberg in present-day Germany. He also worked a short while as a professor.  You would think that Uhland would be jaded from his work in politics. This poem, which is a portion of a longer poem, shows a softer side to Uhland.

Books & Manuscripts, 1976. New York. Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1998.036).

HAPPY YOM HA’ATZMAUT!  ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY! Not that it’s getting ready to retire, but Israel is turning 64, oh, TOMORROW! This image of a postcard from Israel’s third birthday in 1951 seems like it comes from the distant past, what with the image of a Roman column.    Postcard celebrating Israeli Independence Day 1951, designed by R. Siedner, Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1997.126), gift of Beverly Fettman

HAPPY YOM HA’ATZMAUT!  ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY!

Not that it’s getting ready to retire, but Israel is turning 64, oh, TOMORROW! This image of a postcard from Israel’s third birthday in 1951 seems like it comes from the distant past, what with the image of a Roman column.   

Postcard celebrating Israeli Independence Day 1951, designed by R. Siedner, Collection of Yeshiva University Museum (1997.126), gift of Beverly Fettman

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