Mirjam
Object numberM2005/017:001
TitleMirjam
Creator Dr. Arnold Kiss, Joseph Schlezinger (publisher)
DescriptionJewish prayer book entitled “Mirjam” by Rabbi Dr Arnold Kiss (1869 – 1940). The prayer book contains Hungarian language prayers for women and was first published in 1897. It was a popular prayer book for women who could not read Hebrew.
It contains prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and Festivals as well prayers for special occasions such as prayer for parents, prayer for childless women, prayer for pregnant women, a step-mother’s prayer, a mother’s prayer for a sick son or daughter, prayers in times of war, prayer for joyful occasions etc. It also contains prayers regarding all phases of mourning, including prayers at the grave of various family members as well as Yizkor (Mazkir) prayers.
It contains prayers for weekdays, Shabbat and Festivals as well prayers for special occasions such as prayer for parents, prayer for childless women, prayer for pregnant women, a step-mother’s prayer, a mother’s prayer for a sick son or daughter, prayers in times of war, prayer for joyful occasions etc. It also contains prayers regarding all phases of mourning, including prayers at the grave of various family members as well as Yizkor (Mazkir) prayers.
Production date 1940
SubjectJudaica, ritual prayer, women
Object nameprayer books
Dimensions
- width: 85.00 mm
height: 120.00 mm
depth: 30.00 mm
Language
- Hungarian
Credit lineSydney Jewish Museum Collection, Donated by Ms Jody Somogy