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Portrait of David Nieto
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This portrait of David Nieto was printed by James McArdell after a painting by David Esteves, London. David Nieto studied medicine in Padua and initially served as physician, preacher, and rabbinic…

Contributor:

James McArdell, David Esteves

Places:

London, Great Britain (London, United Kingdom)

Date:

ca. 1745–1765

Subjects:

Portrait, Profession, Rabbis, Philosophy, Medicine

Categories:

Print & book culture, Cartooning & graphic art
Portrait of a bearded man seated at desk wearing a wig and collar, holding a quill in his right hand and turning the page of book with his left hand, with bookshelf in background and globe and inkwell on desk.
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, Law

Categories:

Law, Rabbinic law, Legal Codes