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A political sect has sprung up avowedly adverse to the Estates of the Realm, and seeking by means which, of course, it holds legal, the abrogation of a majority of them. These anti-constitutional…
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Benjamin Disraeli
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London, United Kingdom
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1835
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We will admit, that, during the ages of superstition and darkness, silence was often imposed upon us by the terrors of…
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Isaac Leeser
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Philadelphia, United States of America
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1839
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These are the statutes created by the entire association of the Jews of Rome—Italian and foreigners—organized by Daniel da…
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Daniel da Pisa
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Rome, Papal States (Rome, Italy)
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1524
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The Holy One, blessed be He, gave understanding, wisdom, knowledge, fear of sin, and generosity of soul to the eminent philanthropist, so that he should earn a good name and receive glory, his honor R…
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The Jewish Community of Maḥla (Egypt)
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Maḥla, Ottoman Empire (Al Maḩallah al Kubrá, Egypt)
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17th Century
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When we were gathered together, we the undersigned, to negotiate the repair of fissures in our city, which is the renowned Fez, with the advice and consent of…
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The Sephardic Community of Fez
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Fez, Saadi Sultanate (Fes, Morocco)
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1618
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- The mahamad [congregation board] shall have supreme authority over everything. And no one shall be able to contravene the decisions taken and promulgated by the said mahamad, nor shall they sign any…
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Kahal Talmud Torah of the Sephardic Jews in Amsterdam
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Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
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1639
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On the 28th of Tisry, yr. 5468 [1707], the gentlemen of the Mahamad and their councillors met to correct the disorders caused in this Holy House by the big boys and lads who do not attend the Medras…
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The Jewish Community of Curaçao
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Dutch Colonial Empire (Curaçao)
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1707
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On this day, 25th Adar, 5490:
- A ban, enforceable by excommunication, on producing…
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The Jewish Community of Jerusalem
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Jerusalem, Ottoman Empire (Jerusalem, Israel)
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1730
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7 September 1787SiresWith leave and submission I address myself to those in whom there is wisdom and understanding and knowledge, they are the honourable personages appointed and Made overseers of a…
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Jonas Phillips
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Philadelphia, United States of America
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1787
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Thank you, Chief Justice. Mr. President, distinguished guests, colleagues, and friends. Not yet two months ago, President Clinton announced his intention to nominate me as Associate Justice of the…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Washington, United States of America
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1993