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Begging Letter
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For Joseph Kohen Balarin of blessed memory, to his brother, in Prague. Wisdom brings strength to the wise, dear brother from a city of strength, elevated leader and rabbi, my brother and head, may…

Contributor:

Leone Modena

Places:

Venice, Venice (Venice, Italy)

Date:

1615

Subjects:

Poverty, Charity, Marriage, Family, Death, Law, Letters

Categories:

Law, Letters
Ketubah with a Depiction of Jerusalem
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This ketubah (marriage contract) from Padua, Italy, marks the marriage of Samuel ben Gerson ha-Kohen me-ha-ḥazanim (“of the cantors,” or Cantarini) and Colomba bat David Aziz. The groom was a…

Contributor:

Artist Unknown

Places:

Padua, Venice (Padua, Italy)

Date:

1732

Subjects:

Ketubot, Illuminated manuscripts, Marriage, Family, Profession

Categories:

Print & book culture
Page of Aramaic text surrounded by many images and decorations, including zodiac symbols, scenes of figures and animals, cherubs, Hebrew words around margins, and vines and flowers.
Tsaḥut bediḥuta de-kiddushin (A Comedy of Betrothal)
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Amon and Deborah His WifeAmon:Proclaim to the citizens of our city that in joy and gladness we propose to marry our daughter Beruriah to the handsome Jedidiah, Sholom’s son. Our most…

Contributor:

Judah Sommo

Places:

Mantua, Duchy of Mantua (Mantova, Italy)

Date:

1550

Subjects:

Dowries, Life cycle, Betrothal, Marriage, Family, Performing arts

Categories:

Performing Arts, Theater/Drama
Bovo d’Antona (Bovo of Antona)
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We should praise God eternally and proclaim His wonders, for He is revered and venerated by pious souls. He is powerful both on earth and in Heaven. His praise is unfathomable, no one can laud Him…

Contributor:

Elye Bokher

Places:

Padua, Venice (Padua, Italy)

Date:

1507

Subjects:

Family, Monarchy, Violence, Marriage, Humor, Folklore, Poetry

Categories:

Poetry, Popular Poetry, Folklore