House Of Worship
by Arlene Carmel
Title
House Of Worship
Artist
Arlene Carmel
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This image was taken in the city of Salamanca, located in western Spain.The Magen David (shield of David, or as it is more commonly known, the Star of David) is the symbol most commonly associated with Judaism today. The Jewish settlement of Salamanca seems to have been one of the oldest in the kingdom. The first documents mentioning Jews in Salamanca date back to the end of the 12th century. At the beginning of the 13th century the city was granted a charter which included important sections relevant to the local Jews, and full rights of protection and justice equal to those of the other natives of Salamanca, Christians and Moors. This small college town was always known for producing some of the finest intellects. Even after the expulsion the of the Jews in 1490 University of Salamanca continued to be a center for Hebrew studies, and in the 16th century some of the best intellects of Spain were concentrated in it.
It would appear that the Jewish community recovered sometime in the 15th century. The Jewish quarter in Salamanca, which was in the southwest of the city, was not exclusively inhabited by Jews, some of whom lived outside it. This facade of an old Synagogue is on one of the main streets of the old city. The Magen David is a relatively new Jewish symbol. The facade of many of the structures in the old city of Salamanca are protected by law, including this facade of what was once a thriving Synagogue.
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March 28th, 2012
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Comments (12)
Alice Butera
Great angle! It makes me feel as if I were really looking at this from wherever you were standing! truly amazing!
Arlene Carmel
Peri, my travel photos were put on hold when spring came early. I will be working on my other photos soon. Thank you for your comments.
Peri Craig
Wonderful, Arlene! Not only the angle, but that you've captured both the antiquity AND the decay ... makes for a very powerful image artistically and politically! Evocative! I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the group you're working on!