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- No one shall seek permission to become a master, unless he has it in writing from the Jewish Elders of Prague that he is native of the place, and he shall previously furnish the Jewish Elders with a…
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The Jewish Tailors’ Guild of Prague
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Prague, Holy Roman Empire
(Prague, Czech Republic)
Date:
1690
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In the Name of the Blessed God Amen
Whereas on or about the Year 5466 [1706] certain wholesome Rules and Restrictions have been made By the then Elders of our Holy Congregation, to Preserve Peace…
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Congregation Shearith Israel of New York
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New York City, British America and the British West Indies
(New York, United States of America)
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1728
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Regarding Torah study it should be thus. Each one shall ensure that he learn what he can for at least one hour each day or pay a rabbi for this purpose. If he cannot, he should read the godly books…
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The Jewish Community of Prague
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Prague, Holy Roman Empire
(Prague, Czech Republic)
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1611
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Considering the great harm and dangers that have befallen the religious communities of Israel on account of overdressing both by women and by young men, we, the undersigned honorable parnasim…
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The Portuguese Jewish Community of Tunis
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Tunis, Ottoman Empire
(Tunis, Tunisia)
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1726