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: The manuscript is famous for its "human bodies with animal heads," a common medieval motif used to avoid depicting the human form in religious texts.

The departure of the Mahzor from France raised broader questions about the in the country. While the sale secured the AIU's operations until roughly 2030, critics lamented the loss of public access to a "jewel" of medieval Jewish history. : The manuscript is famous for its "human

The , a 700-year-old medieval Hebrew manuscript, made headlines in 2021 and 2022 when it was sold at auction, leading to its departure from France where it had been housed for over 150 years. A Relic of Medieval Judaism a 700-year-old medieval Hebrew manuscript