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We, the young ones of the flock, the holy flock here in Izmir, declare: whereas several…
Contributor:
The Jewish Community of Izmir
Places:
Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (İzmir, Turkey)
Date:
First Third of the 17th Century
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To the city of Yemen, Sheikh Shalom, on the 4th of Shevat [9th January 1742] from the Constantinople officials, may the Lord protect them.
The son of a valiant man, who had done mighty deeds, of…
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Constantinople Officials
Places:
Constantinople, Ottoman Empire (Istanbul, Turkey)
Date:
1742
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Regarding that which is written: a man’s gift [makes room for him] (Proverbs 18:16), this means that the gift itself, which one personally gives to the poor, will make room for him. When you provide…
Contributor:
Elijah ha-Kohen ha-Itmari
Places:
Smyrna, Ottoman Empire (İzmir, Turkey)
Date:
ca. 1700