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The Jewish Museum, founded in
1932, is recognised as one of Britain's leading museums.
Today the museum is divided between two sites, one in Finchley,
and one here, and although small, these two buildings contain
a wealth of information. Both hold temporary exhibitions.
The elegant listed building in
Albert Street, Camden, dates from 1840 and is the more formal
of the two branches. This museum shows Jewish life in
England from the Norman Conquest of 1066 to the 20th century.
Its three galleries contain a
section on British Jewish history, an exhibition area and
a beautifully displayed collection of Judaica, ceremonial
art. The Judaica Gallery, designed to resemble a Star
of David, illustrates religious rituals handed down through
the ages.
The centrepiece is a carved 16th
century Venetian synagogue ark. There are also Hannukkah
lamps, a series of rimmonim (the elaborate silver tops of
Torah scrolls), and illuminated marriage contracts.
Volunteers are available to
answer questions or provide further information.
Admission charge
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