Miriam and Israel Wertentheil Collection May 9, 2011

The works in this collection relate to the life of children and childhood in Jewish culture, ranging from objects of play to religious observance, of festive celebration to mystical protection. Selected and donated by the Wertentheil children to honor their parents' values and their emphasis on family life and Torah, this collection reflects the continuity and transmission of traditional Jewish ideals through objects of youthful character and spirit.