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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…

Contributor:

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
Acordos (Regulations): On Synagogue Behavior
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In the name of the blessed God. By virtue of the Regulation made and published on the 18th of Sivan, Yr: 5471 [1711], holding those [boys] of the age of 16 years subject to the orders of the…

Contributor:

The Jewish Community of Curaçao

Places:

Curaçao, Dutch Colonial Empire (Curaçao)

Date:

1717

Subjects:

Synagogue, Education, Adolescence, Community, Leadership

Categories:

Law, Legal Documents, Religion & Theology