Shtar Chazanuth.

(MUSIC)

11th Teveth

Kassel

1819

Hebrew manuscript, Ashkenazic script on paper. Signatures of eight communal leaders at end.

Unusually detailed contract delineating the conditions and duties of the Official Chazan employed by Congregation Kahal Adath Yeshurun of Kassel, Germany. Appointing R. Yoizel ben Mendel to succeed his father who filled the position for 26 years. Specific terms include the Chazan’s full-time devotion to synagogue duties. Any blemish detected in his spiritual stature will result in removal from office. Other rules include: He is to be among the very first to arrive to the synagogue for all prayers; outside commercial pursuits are forbiden; he may only travel out of town with the permission of the synagogue president. - Salary terms are recorded as well as the provision of a pension for his mother and the supply of a residence - on the condition that the sister also be provided a home there until she weds.