The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/torah-finial-bells/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:58:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Torah finial bells | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/torah-finial-bells/ 32 32 Boston museum pays $500,000 for ‘exceptionally early’ Torah ornaments https://www.timesofisrael.com/boston-museum-pays-500000-for-exceptionally-early-torah-ornaments/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 10:03:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2093521 Price for exquisitely made 17th-century finials, designed to adorn the top handles of Torah scrolls, reflect their 'rarity, beauty, craftsmanship,' says curator

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]]> Trial over US’s oldest synagogue, $7.4m Torah bells, draws to close https://www.timesofisrael.com/trial-over-uss-oldest-synagogue-7-4m-bells-ends/ Sat, 19 Sep 2015 03:58:45 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1252976 Judge says there is 'no smoking gun' in battle over Touro Synagogue's 'rimonim,' hasn't specified date for decision

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]]> US judge mediating in Torah scroll dispute urges sides to maintain media silence https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-judge-mediating-in-torah-scroll-dispute-urges-sides-to-maintain-media-silence/ Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:43:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=341092 Court case between country's oldest Jewish centers focuses on sale of $7.4 million set of Torah finial bells

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]]> Jewish congregation pitted against US’s oldest synagogue in battle over ceremonial bells https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-congregation-pitted-against-uss-oldest-synagogue-in-battle-over-ceremonial-bells/ Mon, 31 Dec 2012 23:20:47 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=329288 Rhode Island institutions fall out over ownership of ancient Torah finial bells worth millions

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