I am over at Sue Vincent‘s lovely blog with a post about the Hungarian Jewish Museum in Budapest. Thank you, Sue, for hosting me, it is always appreciated.
The Hungarian Jewish Museum and Archives
The Hungarian Jewish Museum was constructed on the plot where Theodor Herzl‘s, known as the father of the State of Israel, two-story Classicist style house stood, and adjoins the Great Synagogue on Dohány Street in Budapest.
The museum holds the Jewish Religious and Historical Collection, a collection of religious relics of the Pest Hevrah Kaddishah (Jewish Burial Society), ritual objects of Shabbat and the High Holidays and a Holocaust room.
During my visit to Budapest in September 2019, I visited the Great Synagogue and the adjoining Jewish Museum. Three of the objects in the collection, that I found the most informative or poignant for varying reasons, are set out below, together with some information from the information plaques set out in the museum.
The above Hanukkah Menorah which is made of brass and intended for use in the Synagogue, was made in the 18th century in Poland. It is similar to the Golden Menorah of the Temple of Jerusalem except that the number of branches of the Menorah is different to the original. This is a requirement of Talmudic Law which forbids exact copies of sacred objects from the Temple in Jerusalem. The branches are decorated with blossoms and flowers, as described in the Second Book of Moses. The base stands on three small lions and on the top, there is an eagle with outstretched wings. The eagle resembles the eagle on the Polish royal coat of arms and also denotes God.
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Thank you, once again, for sharing your visit on my blog, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Sue. I am glad people are interested in these important places and parts of history.
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So am I, Robbie. We cannot afford to forget.
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Robbie. You travel and share history. Very fascinating to learn of other cultures.. is this research for your wip?
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Hi Bella, No not this piece. It just found it a fascinating and poignant place and wanted to share my experience.
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oh okay. i am trying to guess what your wip is about… lol
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So much was lost during the Holocaust. And many Jews feel the word holocaust is misused or misrepresented to cover modern terrors. There is still much art and personal items that were stolen or that was left from the Jews who were trying to escape. Some family history will never be complete because of incomplete records.
Thank you for sharing this information.
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Yes, there are all those added problems with loss of possessions. I learned a lot about the stolen artwork through a book I read about it. The modern word of this terms does diminish the event.
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While the majority of the victims were Jews, others suffered also. There are many who stepped up to try and help, but their lives were taken from them too. Those children who lost everything who were sent away, all the Converso’s – not sure of that spelling but the Spanish who were made to convert. The Jews who survived but lost their heritage…
There are still some people today who light candles in their closets on Friday night (I actually spoke to a service man who had come to the house who said his wife’s grandmother still did that)- but don’t know why. A family tradition… it was hiding the lighting of the Shabbos candles. Somewhere someone in their family was Jewish.
There are many books about Jews who didn’t know they were Jews but by some odd bit of fate were gifted a Star of David by a dying relative… It is difficult to be any minority anywhere, but especially where disrespect is allowed.
There is a modern cooking show called ‘Girl Meet’s Farm’ – She is of Jewish and Japanese heritage – her husband is Christian. There was an episode where she cooked for her combined family to celebrate both winter holidays.
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The Jewish people have been persecuted throughout history, Jules. I find it really difficult to understand because Jewish people are generally so lovely and very creative and clever too. This world is a strange and mixed up place.
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I was getting chills reading what you posted. As though millions of souls were appreciating that you shared!
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Thank you, Annette, I hope it makes a difference and helps people to remember.
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All the rituals of various cultures and religions fascinate me. Thanks for sharing parts of your travels with us, Robbie. Clicking over. Hugs.
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Thank you, Teagan. I am also fascinating by cultures and faiths. I know a lot about most other religions. It is an interest of mine.
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