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Jews of Alsace – A Rural Community Between Tradition and Emancipation Israel Museum, Jerusalem | 1992 - A fascinating and visually rich exhibition catalogue documenting the unique world of Jewish rural communities in Alsace during a period of profound transition—from traditional life to emancipation in modern Europe. This volume combines scholarly research with rare photographs and illustrations depicting everyday life, rural synagogues, Judaica objects, historical documents, and ritual artifacts—offering a vivid portrait of a distinctive and often overlooked Jewish culture. Edited by Esther Muchawsky-Schnapper, this catalogue is an important contribution to the study of European Jewish life, blending history, anthropology, and art. 📌 Collector Highlights:  • Official Israel Museum exhibition catalogue  • Focus on Alsatian Jewish communities  • Rich visual documentation of Judaica and daily life  • Explores transition from tradition to emancipation  • Highly collectible for Judaica & European Jewish history collectors 📐 Details:  • Editor: Esther Muchawsky-Schnapper  • Publisher: Israel Museum, Jerusalem  • Year: 1992  • Hardcover with dust jacket  • Condition: Excellent ✨ A high-quality and collectible catalogue—capturing a rare chapter of European Jewish heritage.