Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Exploring Jewish Learning and Culture


Opening Reception | Lecture

Depot Display
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Depot DisplayAn ongoing series of displays draws from Spertus Museum’s large and varied holdings, highlight new loans and acquisitions through mini-exhibitions in the first bay of the Open Depot. Summer 2008 featured a rare and beautiful Torah shield on long-term loan from the Dottheim-Brooks family forms the centerpiece of a small display of Nuremberg silver.

Illana Segal and Dr. Constance Lowenthal lectured on July 10 to mark the opening.

 


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