Hebrew manuscript broadside against synagogue absenteeism.

AUCTION 73 | Thursday, June 22nd, 2017 at 1:00

Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art

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Lot 289

(ITALY).

Hebrew manuscript broadside against synagogue absenteeism.

Single sheet, sepia ink on rag paper. Stained and heavily creased, holes and tears where document was affixed to wall, with no loss of text. 20 x 17 inches.

Late 18th century

Est: $500 - $700

PRICE REALIZED $500

The writer here laments the scarcity of genuine spiritually motivated people, willing to rise early and come to the synagogue to form a minyan. Those who do not act appropriately, have thrown in their lot with the mockers within the local Jewish community. - The time has come to urge the faithful to put an end to this scandal!