University of Jewish Studies
The Mensa will be closed from 18 March to 14 April
Coming Events
The new catalogue of seminars and lectures for the summer term 2024 is now ONLINE
(Registration required via heiCo, possible from 15 March)
HAPPY PURIM!
Quote by the Artist, the late Murray Bloom: "This work is essentially decorative in nature. The alternating lines of Hebrew text are taken from the beginning and the end of the Book of Esther. Thus, we have the entire story depicted in one block of text, signifying the unity of God. The reason for this is as follows: The Book of Esther begins with the word “vayehi” and ends with the word “zar’o”. The numerical value for these two words is 314, the same as “Shaddai”, the name of God. This is the one book in scripture in which the name of God does not appear. Because of this it is permitted to decorate this book with all manner of artistic efforts. It is assumed that God is present throughout this book, and guarding his people even if his name is not written."