An example of a
mizrah
papercut art which serves a dual purpose: as a mizrah (decoration for the eastern wall, marking the direction of prayer), and as a
shiviti, an edifying text which reminded the worshipper of the importance of prayer.Credit: Israel Dov Rosenbaum/
Jewish Museum
An example of a
mizrah
papercut art which serves a dual purpose: as a mizrah (decoration for the eastern wall, marking the direction of prayer), and as a
shiviti, an edifying text which reminded the worshipper of the importance of prayer.Credit: Israel Dov Rosenbaum/
Jewish Museum