Jewish Worlds Illuminated at The Grolier Club
The Grolier Club, a book-lovers' mecca, is hosting its first-ever Jewish-themed exhibit, "Jewish Worlds Illuminated," showcasing the richness of Jewish life in Muslim and Christian lands.
The exhibit features elaborately decorated, centuries-old Jewish manuscripts from Italy, France, and the Iberian Peninsula, as well as from Muslim lands such as Yemen, North Africa, and Iran/Iraq.
These manuscripts are part of "Jewish Worlds Illuminated: A Treasury of Hebrew Manuscripts from The JTS Library," a collection that highlights the dynamic Jewish communities that once existed in these regions.
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The Grolier Club, founded in New York City in 1884, is a renowned institution for book lovers and collectors.
Author's summary: Jewish exhibit at The Grolier Club showcases manuscripts.