A masterpiece painting by Gustav Bauernfeind, depicting the Western Wall, was discovered in a synagogue cupboard in the US after being stored for 15 years and was subsequently auctioned by Sotheby's in New York.

In a recent auction, a prayer book from 1757 was sold for 57,000 pounds.

A mezuzah that allegedly belonged to Larry David has appeared on eBay with a starting price of $15,000.

The Sassoon Codex, an important Jewish manuscript, is set to be auctioned by Sothebys with an estimated bid of 30 million.