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A World Apart Next Door Glimpses into the Life of Hasidic Jews. Israel , Museum exhibition catalog book 2012. HC. 183 pages. Good condition. 28.5 x 20.5 cm. 1.200 k”g. PLEASE SEE ITEM 227 FOR THE HEBREW EDITION OF THE BOOK. - Exhibition Catalogue | The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 2012 Edited by Aya Elyada & Ester Muchawsky-Schnapper Published by The Israel Museum, Jerusalem | ca. 360 pages | Fully Illustrated in Color | Hebrew and English Editions 🕍 General Description An extraordinary and richly documented exhibition catalogue published by The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, in conjunction with the landmark exhibition “A World Apart Next Door: Glimpses into the Life of Hasidic Jews” (2012). This monumental volume offers a rare, respectful, and deeply insightful look into the everyday world of Hasidic communities, exploring their traditions, material culture, and inner spiritual life through objects, photographs, garments, manuscripts, and ritual artifacts. More than a museum record, the book stands as a cultural and anthropological portrait of Hasidism — one of the most vital and enduring movements in Jewish life. 📷 Contents and Themes Over 500 color photographs and illustrations of objects, portraits, interiors, and ceremonial items Essays by leading scholars, curators, and anthropologists addressing the history, theology, symbolism, and aesthetics of Hasidic life In-depth sections on: The origins of Hasidism in 18th-century Eastern Europe The role of the Rebbe and the Hasidic court Dress, music, prayer, and domestic rituals Hasidic art, manuscripts, and everyday artifacts Includes rare photographic documentation from within Hasidic communities in Israel, the U.S., and Europe Each essay balances academic rigor with visual storytelling, creating an intimate and dignified encounter with a world often seen from the outside. 📚  Printed on heavy coated paper, with superior color reproductions and elegant design 🌟 Significance and Appeal This catalogue is widely regarded as one of the Israel Museum’s most important cultural and ethnographic publications of the 21st century. It bridges art, anthropology, and faith, offering a rare glimpse into Hasidic material and spiritual culture through the lens of contemporary museology. Coveted by collectors of Judaica, art historians, curators, and those interested in Jewish life and tradition, the volume is both a scholarly reference and a beautifully designed art object. Copies in fine condition are increasingly sought after and often found only through specialized art book dealers.