Auction 087
Holy books, manuscripts, Judaica items, numismatics, coins
Feb 25, 2015
Israel
3 Shatner Center 1st Floor Givat Shaul Jerusalem
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LOT 11:
Dr. Isaac Noah Mannheimer – Leader of the Viennese Community. Medal in his Honor, 1863
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Dr. Isaac Noah Mannheimer – Leader of the Viennese Community. Medal in his Honor, 1863
Bronze medal in honor of Dr. Isaac Noah Mannheimer (1793-1865), leader and spokesman of the Jewish community of Vienna. With his bust and words of praise in German. Issued in honor of his 70th birthday, 1863. 50 mm. diameter. Mannheimer was born in Copenhagen where he studied Talmud, language and theology. He adopted Reform opinions and made changes to the synagogue customs. In 1921, he was appointed "spiritual leader" of a group of Viennese Jews. Over the years, he drew closer to traditional Judaism and even battled the radical reformers. He was noted for his battles for equal rights for the Jews. Requires cleaning, vf.
