Elimelekh Tzoref, Torah shield (detail), 1781–82. Silver, parcel gilt, with enamel, niello, and stones. Museum purchase with funds donated by the Phillip Leonian and Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Charitable Trust, Jacques Aaron Preis, Trustee.
Elimelekh Tzoref, Torah shield (detail), 1781–82. Silver, parcel gilt, with enamel, niello, and stones. Museum purchase with funds donated by the Phillip Leonian and Edith Rosenbaum Leonian Charitable Trust, Jacques Aaron Preis, Trustee.
Boston’s First Judaica Gallery
6:00 pm–8:00 pm
Discover the European artworks on view in the MFA’s first gallery of Jewish art and Judaica with Simona Di Nepi, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Curator of Judaica. Opened in December 2023 and heralded in press accounts across North America, the space highlights standout examples from the MFA’s growing collection of ceremonial objects, paintings, and clothing, including many new acquisitions.
This program is scheduled to be an in-person event, however details may be subject to change.
Curators Circles: Swan Society members