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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated February 20, 1965 reads, "Rabbi Wise, rear, watches as congregation members stack and cover prayer books, the tallitim, tefllin and other religious objects for the Sheymot burial. The burial occurs very rarely, and only when religious objects can no longer be used."; See images #00117477 through #00117479 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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