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“Blessed be He who shows loving kindness to the undeserving, for he requited me with every kindness” in the dead of night, on Monday, in the early morning of the 9th of Kislew…
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Asher Halevi of Reichshofen
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Alsace, France
Date:
1625–1629
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When I was born, I was given the name Manuel, after my grandfather, Manuel Alvares Pinto, as was said earlier. For this reason and because I was my father’s eldest son, my grandfather always had me…
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Isaac de Pinto
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Amsterdam, Dutch Republic (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Date:
1671
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As for myself, I was constantly going back in my studies as well as in manners and conduct. After a while, my father decided to send me to Prague, which was a day’s journey. My older brother was also…
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Unknown
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Prague, Holy Roman Empire (Prague, Czech Republic)
Date:
1685
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I will print this book in ink as a remembrance and a sign, a memorial for my dear children. For now I will reveal their strength with words, as a reminder for them and their children…
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Judah Peretz
Places:
Venice, Venice (Venice, Italy)
Date:
1712