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Donation boxes. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany
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Donation boxes. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany
Donation boxes. Jerusalem, about 1940-1941, sheet metal. It shows a pictures of the grave of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes near Tiberias. On the top, boxes of the Jewish National Fund Israel, 2001, sheet metal, varnished. Jewish Museum Berlin. Germany
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1941 2001 Baal Berlin Boxes Donation Fund Grave Hebrew Israel Jewish Judean Rabbi Sheet Varnished Meir
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This intriguing photograph captures the juxtaposition of two distinct moments in Jewish history, separated by over six decades. In the foreground, we see a sheet metal donation box from the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in Israel, displayed at the Jewish Museum Berlin in Germany. The box, dating from 2001, bears the Star of David and the image of the emblematic tree of life, symbolizing the ongoing connection between the Jewish diaspora and the land of Israel. Above the modern donation box, an image of an older sheet metal box is displayed. This antique box, estimated to have been made around 1940-1941, depicts the grave of Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes near Tiberias in Israel. Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes, a renowned Talmudic scholar and wonder worker, lived during the second century CE. The box's simple yet evocative design features an image of the rabbi, along with Hebrew text and the Star of David. The contrast between the two boxes offers a poignant reminder of the enduring connection between the Jewish people and their history. While the newer box represents the ongoing efforts to support and preserve the land of Israel, the older box serves as a testament to the rich history and traditions of the Jewish faith. The Jewish Museum Berlin, with its extensive collection of Jewish art, artifacts, and historical documents, provides a vital platform for exploring the complex and multifaceted history of the Jewish people, both in Germany and around the world.
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