Hebrew Papercut Greeting Card HUC Skirball and 47 similar items

symmetrical Hebrew Papercut Greeting Card HUC (Hebrew Union College) Skirball Museum for a Mizrah Plaque 1985 this was adapted from an 1861 original in the collection of the HUC. see photos. Mizrah is the Hebrew word for ?east? and the direction that Jews in the Diaspora west of Israel face during prayer. Practically speaking Jews face the city of Jerusalem when praying, and those people north, east, or south of Jerusalem face south, west, and north respectively. In European and Mediterranean communities west of Israel, the word mizrach also refers to the wall of the synagogue that faces east, where seats are reserved for the rabbi and other dignitaries. In addition, mizrah or mizrach refers to an ornamental wall plaque used to indicate the direction of prayer in a Jewish home. excellent condition. I will ship via the US Post Office and add tracking. first class international Thank you. Please see my other auctions for books, magazines and gifts.. International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.