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Appointment of Jacob Abendana
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In the Name of the Blessed God.In consideration of the fact that it is needful for the prosperity of this Kaal Kados [congregation—Ed.], which God bless, to have the service of a Haham who should…

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The Spanish and Portuguese Congregation of London

Places:

London, England (London, United Kingdom)

Date:

1681

Subjects:

Rabbis, Profession, Education, Community, Synagogue

Categories:

Law, Rabbinic law, Legal Codes
Writ of Appointment as Torah Teacher
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When the heads of the holy nation were assembled together—the holy communities here in the village of Magnesia—and they saw that the power of the testimony was dissipated and there was none remaining…

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The Jewish Community of Magnesia (Manisa)

Places:

Magnesia, Ottoman Empire (Manisa, Turkey)

Date:

1555

Subjects:

Community, Education, Profession, Rabbis, Torah study

Categories:

Law, Legal Codes, Rabbinic law
Statutes
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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

Places:

Prague, Holy Roman Empire (Prague, Czech Republic)

Date:

1690

Subjects:

Profession, Economic life, Community, Communal organizations, Dress

Categories:

Law, Legal Codes