Small stones left by visitors at the tombstone of its supposed maker, Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel. But it is also a profound irritation to Prague’s Jewish leaders that Rabbi Loew’s legacy has been hijacked by a powerful dunce whom the Talmud characterizes as a “fool.” A Jewish mystic and philosopher who a leading scholar of the Talmud and kabbalah and wrote at least 22 books, he was known widely as the Maharal, a great sage.įew here dispute that the Golem, who is often depicted as either a menacing brown blob or an artificial humanoid, has become a lucrative global brand. The surge in popularity of the Golem also anticipates the 400th anniversary in September of Rabbi Loew’s death in 1609, at nearly 100. “Today it is global recession, Islamic fundamentalism and Russian aggression.” “In the past this was anti-Semitism,” Mr. Others, like Jakub Roth, a derivatives trader and a leader of the Jewish community, noted that the Golem had contemporary relevance because he protected sacred values from imminent dangers. Rabbi Manis Barash, who oversees an institute here devoted to Rabbi Loew’s work, said that “because of the financial crisis, people were increasingly turning to spirituality for meaning.” “He is a projection of society’s neuroses, a symbol of our fears and concerns. “The Golem starts wandering the streets during times of crises, when people are worried,” Ms. The Golem has also infiltrated Czech cuisine: the menu at the non-kosher restaurant called the Golem features a “rabbi’s pocket of beef tenderloin” and a $7 “crisis special” of roast pork and potatoes that would surely have rattled the venerable Rabbi Judah Loew ben Bezalel, the Golem’s supposed maker.Įven the first lady, Michelle Obama, paid her respects, when she visited Rabbi Loew’s grave last month and, following Jewish tradition, placed a prayer on a piece of paper and put it near his tombstone.Įva Bergerova, a theater director who is staging a play about the Golem, said it was no coincidence that this Central European story was ubiquitous at a time of swine flu and economic distress. There are Golem hotels Golem door-making companies Golem clay figurines (made in China) a recent musical starring a dancing Golem and a Czech strongman called the Golem who bends iron bars with his teeth. True to form, he is once again experiencing a revival and, in this commercial age, has spawned a one-monster industry. The Golem, according to Czech legend, was fashioned from clay and brought to life by a rabbi to protect Prague’s 16th-century ghetto from persecution, and is said to be called forth in times of crisis. Condition: Usato, Condition: See item description.PRAGUE - They say the Golem, a Jewish giant with glowing eyes and supernatural powers, is lurking once again in the attic of the Old-New Synagogue here. correspond precisely with those of PSA or other grading services. Thanks for looking, and make sure to check out my other listings! Happy buying! Disclaimer: I do my best to provide an accurate representation of the item's condition, but I am not an expert and do not guarantee any particular PSA grade, nor do I claim that my estimations of "near mint," etc. Please message me either prior to purchase or prior to payment and we will work through a solution. If you are an international buyer purchasing multiple items, eBay will not combine your shipping (as I ship through the Global Shipping Program). It may take me a day or two to get back to you due to my schedule, but I will no need to message multiple times. If you have any questions or problems with the item, please message me before leaving negative feedback and I will try to work it out with you! As my feedback indicates, buyer satisfaction is my top priority. If this shipping method is not agreeable to you, please message me prior to purchase. Unless otherwise noted, your purchase will be shipped in a soft sleeve and toploader within a lightly reinforced plain white envelope. This rare and collectable Pokemon card will make a great gift! Barring unforeseen circumstances, the item will be shipped within four business days of purchase. For additional details about the card, please send me a message. This card is in near mint (NM) condition. The card pictured is exactly the card you will receive. This rare and collectable Pokemon card will make a great gift! You are buying ONE (1) Golem Pokemon Trading Card Game card numbered 6/92 from the EX Legend Maker expansion this is the Regional Championships promo variant of the card. Numero oggetto: 274598054307 GOLEM 6/92 EX Legend Maker REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PROMO rara carta Pokémon quasi nuova. Luogo in cui si trova l'oggetto: Minneapolis, Minnesota, US,
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