The Abulafia (‘El Transito’) Synagogue in Toledo, Spain and the family’s heraldic heritage Today we will explore a famous monument to the achievements of the Jewish Sephardic community and what it can tell us about the heraldic heritage of its founder, his family and by extension, of the Jews of Spain. The Abulafia Synagogue inContinueContinue reading “The Synagogue and the Seal”
Category Archives: Heraldry
Daniel ben Samuel
‘The Champion of Emblazon’ Today’s post is a look at one specific Jewish Armorial Insignia, and will hopefully be the first in a series. This story takes us back to the 14th century of the common era. An armiger is someone who bears armorial bearings, by grant, registration or assumption. Some armigers are happy toContinueContinue reading “Daniel ben Samuel”
Glossary: general terms
In this post we will present the translation we offer to a number of basic terms in the field of heraldry. These are really basic terms to adapt the Hebrew-speaking reader to the level of recognition and description of Europeans in this field. We will not go into the more artistic terms, so as notContinueContinue reading “Glossary: general terms”
Heraldry Intro
Hello Readers, Heraldry is an Art form and a bit of a Science, as it includes a somewhat regimented language (or Jargon) all its own. It touches on subjects such as Pedigree (Genealogy), Etiquette, Protocol, Sigillography (Seals), Honors & Decorations, Calligraphy etc., some of which are still strictly considered scientific studies. Heraldry itself is sadlyContinueContinue reading “Heraldry Intro”
THE HEBREW HERALD 