Missouri History Museum unveils rare ‘Crown of the Torah’ in new exhibit

Missouri History Museum unveils rare ‘Crown of the Torah’ in new exhibit

In 1983, Duncan Bauman was honored by the St. Louis Rabbinical College for his years of uplifting Jewish stories in the local press. The gift? A ceremonial ‘Crown of the Torah’—rarely awarded to anyone outside the faith. Today, that same crown is on public view for the first time. The sterling silver Keser Torah crown is now on display in the Missouri History Museum’s new exhibit, “Collected.” The ornate piece—typically reserved for ceremonial u…