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Matzah perforator

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A rolling pin or other tool with spikes that is used to perforate the matzah.

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A modern take on matzah making by Mischer’traxLer Studio, Vienna, Austria.

Translations

  • Hebrewמחורר למצה
  • GermanMatza-Teigroller
  • RussianКолесико для перфорации мацы
  • FrenchPerforatrice pour matsa
  • DutchMatzeprikker
  • Italianperforatore per la matzah
  • CzechDěrovač na macesy
  • HungarianMaceszrádli
  • SpanishRodillo para perforar matzá
  • GreekΔιατρητής για τη ματσά
  • PolishPrzyrząd do nakłuwania macy
  • Arabicأداة ثقب خبز الفطير
  • Yiddishמצה־רעדלער
  • LadinoBurakador de matsa

Image information

Jewish bakery of Lengnau, Switzerland, 19th century. Wrought iron, 8,8 cm x 14,7 cm x 1,2 cm. Jewish Museum of Switzerland, Basel, deposited in the Museum der Kulturen, Basel. Photo: Dieter Hofer

Lengnau, Switzerland, 1850-1920. Iron, 17 wheels with star-shaped prongs; 20 cm X 11 cm, diameter: 4,5 cm. Jewish Museum of Switzerland, Basel. Photo: Dieter Hofer

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