Takanoth of the Synagogue of Dormitz for the Years 1766-1784 [Synagogue regulations]

AUCTION 9 | Tuesday, March 28th, 2000 at 1:00

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Lot 353

(DORMITZ)

Takanoth of the Synagogue of Dormitz for the Years 1766-1784 [Synagogue regulations]

Hebrew manuscript in Aschkenazi cursive script. Brown and black ink on paper. ff. 56, excluding blanks. Contemporary half-vellum. 4to

Dormitz: 1766-1784

Est: $4,000 - $6,000

Interesting historical records of the organization of the Dormitz Synagogue. Including the sale of seats - even the size of tables, indicating those assigned places of prominence. The scribe cites the Rabbi of the community: “Hagaon Hamephursam...Mendel Aschkenazi”