The three halls explore different moments
in which an individual comes into contact
with the Torah: in the synagogue and
community through the public readings
during prayers; during public and private
rituals, reflected here in the ceremonial
objects crafted to underscore the
importance of the Torah and the holidays;
and the space dedicated to the many facets
of Jewish texts and thought.
The collection from the Jewish Museum of
The underlying concept for this exhibition
is to pay homage to the collection from
the Museum of the Jewish Community of
Ferrara through a new presentation that
takes into account the MEIS audience.
The exhibition revolves around the central
role the Torah plays in Jewish life — the
foundation for all of Judaism, source of
reflections on all phases in the life of each
individual and of the community as a
whole.
Ferrara also offers MEIS the opportunity
to show that its sole purpose is not limited
to preserving memories of the past, but
that it can and will be an active presence
in redefining the present, for Jewish and
general public alike, a place where they can
reflect on their differences but also on their
many unexpected similarities.
Sharon Reichel
