Picturing Pandemic Prayer
Edward Reichman
(with invaluable assistance and inspiration from Menachem Butler and Sharon Liberman Mintz)
Among the precious items recently offered by Sotheby’s at its auction of important Judaica (December 17, 2020) was a richly illustrated miniature book of prayers written and illustrated by Nathan ben Samson of Meseritch, 1728 (here). Nestled among the spectacular illustrations and prayers reflecting all aspects of life we find the … Read More...