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”
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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”
THE HEBREW HERALD 