Juden-Ordnung deß Ertz-Stiffts und Churfürstenthumbs Trier.

The Judenordnung, or regulations governing Jews resident in the Rhineland city of Trier, issued by Archbishop Franz Ludwig von Pfalz-Neuburg. These decrees regulate the function of the Elector as protector of the Jews and defines their tax obligations in return. Some examples: Two state rabbis have the right to pass judgment according to Jewish law in cases of litigation between Jews and the Elector is entitled to half of every fine imposed. * Jews may not levy more than 5% interest on loans. * Departing Jews must forfeit a tenth of their assets to the Elector. * The number of Jewish families with residence permits is restricted to 165. These regulations also sought to govern the social impact of the Jews. Such as: Jews “shall refrain from wearing garments with velvet, silk, lace, gold and silver gallons and buttons on their gowns and cloaks.” * There should be at least four houses between a church and Jewish residence. * A synagogue must be even further away. * Jews must remain indoors on Christian holidays and during church processions. * Jews may not live under the same roof as Christians nor employ Christian domestic servants. The regulations conclude by urging officials “not in any way to hinder the Jews but to protect them from all unjust attacks.” As the sole sovereign, the Elector and Archbishop had a vested interest in ensuring the continuing ability of Jews to contribute adequately and regularly to the Archiepiscopal treasury. The protection by the authorities was indispensable in view of repeated anti-Semitic excesses committed by students in Trier.