Glossary

The entries selection comes from the book “Dictionary of Judaica” (2005), which was written by a group of authors led by Eva Kosáková . Entries were further processed by Jaroslav Kuntoš, Dana Veselská, Olga Sixtová, Michaela Scheibová and Lenka Uličná. The book can be purchased at our e-shop.

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Tombstone

A tombstone is erected over the grave one year after burial. Usually, it takes the form of a stone slab surmounted by a semicircle or other shape in the upper part; ornate tombstones usually have the shape of a tomb. Wood can also be used as an alternative material. In addition to a name, a Jewish tombstone also contains the symbols of Judaism and motifs that recall the name, profession or status of the dead.

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