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An agent of the kahal who is charged with monitoring Jewish cases in the police and in giving gifts to officials is a Jewish middleman.
Jews utilize the art of the middleman not only in trade…
Contributor:
Jacob Brafman
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1869
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This morning I met Vaclav on the street.
“God himself has arranged our meeting,” he continued after the usual greetings and inquiries about health. “Walking here, I thought of you.”
“Might I be able…
Contributor:
Lev Levanda
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Vilna, Russian Empire
(Vilnius, Lithuania)
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1871–1873
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The evening of 5 Heshvan, 5642 [October 28, 1881]
Tomorrow with the second post, a pamphlet will be sent to you with a responsum entitled Isaac’s Stream (Naḥal Yitsḥak), regarding a miserable agunah…
Contributor:
Isaac Elḥanan Spektor
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Kovno, Russian Empire
(Kaunas, Lithuania)
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1881
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1. Giedymin, the great prince of Lithuania, who dwelt in the fortress of the city of Troki, once went forth…
Contributor:
Samuel Joseph Fuenn
Places:
Vilna, Russian Empire
(Vilnius, Lithuania)
Date:
1860