Torah scroll fragment from the Remu Synagogue

Identifier
irn43014
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2011.106.1
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Hebrew
Source
EHRI Partner

Web Source

https://collections.ushmm.org/search/catalog/irn43014

Extent and Medium

Height: 9.300 inches (23.622 cm)

Archival History

The torah scroll was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 2011 by Arnold Schwartzman.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Arnold Schwartzman

Scope and Content

Fragment of Torah scroll from the Remu Synagogue in Krakow, Poland.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Torah scroll fragment composed of parchment, ink and thread.

Subjects

  • Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Religious aspects--Poland--Krakow.
  • Torah scrolls--Sacrilege--Poland--History--20th century.

Genre

  • Jewish Art and Symbolism
  • Object
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