Omer Calendar
- Palestine late 19th century|
The Omer Calendar serves to count the days from Passover, which commemorates the Exodus, to Shavuot, which commemorates the giving of the Torah. The calendar emphasizes that the redemption from slavery was not complete until the Jewish people received the Torah.
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| Name: | Omer Calendar |
| Artist: | Unknown |
| Location: | Inquiry 01 |
| Origin: | Palestine, late 19th century |
| Medium: | colored inks on white paper, Paint, Wood |
| Dimensions: | 10.8 in x 9.3 in |
| Credit: | Gift of Mrs. Gertrude J. Schiff |
| Catalog Number: | 94.104 |