Background
Grossman, Cissy was born in 1932 in New York City, EAST0.
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This volume catalogues Emanu-El's incomparable collection of Jewish ceremonial art dating from the 15th to the 20th century. It also includes essays on the history of the congregation, its landmark Fifth Avenue building, and early patrons.
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appraiser curator art historian
Grossman, Cissy was born in 1932 in New York City, EAST0.
Bachelor, Lehman College, New York City, 1972. Master of Arts in Art History, Hunter College, New York City, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Art History, City University of New York Graduate Center, 1998.
Assistant curator judaica The Jewish Museum, New York City, 1972-1979. Lecturer art history Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1978-1986. Lecturer George Washington University, Washington, 1979.
Curator Congress Emanu-El, New York City, 1980—1989, Center Synagogue, New York City, 1986-1998. Judaica appraiser, since 1992. Curator Judy and Michael Steinhardt Judaica Collection, since 1993.
Senior researcher Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York City, since 1992. Consultant in field.
(This volume catalogues Emanu-El's incomparable collection...)
Board of directors Center for Jewish Art, Jerusalem, Textile Conservation Workshop, South Salem, New York. Member American Association Museum (curator's committee), Appraiser's Association of America F C.