Jews, Art, and the Medieval Economy

Jews, Art, and the Medieval Economy

  In this article, we delve into the fascinating connection between Jewish ritual objects, Christian art, and the economic activities of medieval Jews. Today, we focus on the besamim box, a small item used in the Jewish havdalah ritual, and uncover its unexpected...
The Strange Story of Bodo-Eleazar

The Strange Story of Bodo-Eleazar

In the 9th century, an individual named Bodo, born to an aristocratic family in Germany, lived a life of privilege as a highly educated churchman. However, in 838, when he was around 24 or 25 years old, Bodo asked for permission to make a pilgrimage to Rome, and he...