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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
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London, England (London, United Kingdom)
Date:
1681
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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)
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Magnesia, Ottoman Empire (Manisa, Turkey)
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1555
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I stayed a long time in Hanau because of the heavy burden laid upon me from teaching youth. Although this is a labor performed for the sake of Heaven, it is nonetheless the case that whoever pleases…
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Judah Mehler Reutlinger
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Bingen, Holy Roman Empire (Bingen am Rhein, Germany)
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1651
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The sunset lit up the sky, splashing the drab tenements with gold, bringing memories of Sabbath candles and the smell of gefüllte fish. When I had lived on Hester Street, I would…
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Anzia Yezierska
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New York, United States of America
Date:
1950