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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Prayer desk (Yid. stender)
A small wooden desk usually without any particular decoration, sometimes it is provided with small shelves or a closable case for storing books and other materials. These desks in the synagogue were used by private persons and may bear names.
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