Findings from Genizot in Bohemia and Moravia
Findings from Genizot in Bohemia and Moravia

Summary/Abstract: The document discusses the Jewish Museum in Prague's efforts since 1996 to investigate genizot—archives where Hebrew texts and ritual objects are stored—in Bohemia and Moravia. These genizot contain materials written in Hebrew, Yiddish, or other languages using Hebrew script, due to the religious mandate to preserve any artifact with God's name. The findings include printed Hebrew books, manuscripts, textiles, and ritual objects, with most texts originating from Prague and Brno's Hebrew printing houses. The genizot, often found in synagogue attics, reflect the history and culture of the local Jewish communities. The artifacts undergo conservation, and valuable items are cataloged and studied, contributing to the preservation of Jewish heritage.

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