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Portrait of David Tevele Schiff, Chief Rabbi of London
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David Tevele Schiff (d. 1791) was the rabbi of the Great Synagogue of London from 1765 until his death. At the time of his appointment, the rabbi of the Great Synagogue was also considered to be the…

Contributor:

Martha Isaacs

Places:

London, Great Britain (London, United Kingdom)

Date:

1765

Subjects:

Ashkenazi, Art, Rabbis, Portrait, Community

Categories:

Visual & Material Culture, Decorative Arts, Painting
Painting of bearded man in hat facing viewer.
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