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Key works

Discover the richness of the mahJ’s collection through a selection of major works, representative of the diversity of artistic expressions related to Jewish history and culture.

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Synagogue*

Modena, 1472

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Books and manuscripts

Ferrara, 1512

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Oeuvre clé : Poèmes liturgiques, piyyoutim
Books and manuscripts

Northern Spain, 15th century

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Oeuvre clé : Nahmanide, Hiddoushei ha-Torah
Books and manuscripts

Moshe ben Nahman, known as Nachmanides (1194-1270)
Lisbon, 1489

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Oeuvre clé : Lampe de la Reconsécration
Festivals and ceremonies

France, before 1394

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Oeuvre clé : Stèle funéraire, 1281
History

Paris, 1281

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Oeuvre clé : Tronc à aumônes
Daily life, Festivals and ceremonies

Spain, 1319