One of the treasures of books in the collection of the Staatsbibliothek in Berlin is the Hebraica collection. It is currently presented in the museum space of the library. The curators Martini and Eichhorst have succeeded in the task to present the sanctuaries in a form that a larger public can better understand the skills needed to produce these fine pieces of art and worship. Similarly, great care has been taken to explain the formidable task to preserve and sometimes restore these precious pieces. The exhibition explains in an accessible manner what place each piece has in the Jewish tradition and regional varieties. Examples of annotations to assist interpretation of the texts or graphical annotations complement the original documents and sacred texts. These exhibits allow a for a starting point for a better understanding of the importance of the Hebrew Bible and the scrolls of the Book of Esther in the practice of Jewish rituals. A more permanent exhibition could greatly enhance inter religious understanding and respect of traditions.
