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.
The Grolier Club is "America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles," founded in New York City in 1884.
The exhibit is a celebration of the Jewish Diaspora, detailing the richness and diversity of Jewish life in different parts of the world.
Author's summary: Jewish Worlds Illuminated showcases Jewish life in Muslim and Christian lands.