Pinkas of the community of Dreznitz (Strassnitz), 1840-1871. The pinkas has a monthly account, referred to as "Heshbon Zedek," "a righteous account," of the expenses of and contributions to the syn... Show morePinkas of the community of Dreznitz (Strassnitz), 1840-1871. The pinkas has a monthly account, referred to as "Heshbon Zedek," "a righteous account," of the expenses of and contributions to the synagogue of the city. The first folio has an inventory of Torah scrolls and their accessories, copied from an old pinkas, and the second folio has material relating to charity obligations, also copied from an old pinkas. The inside front cover notes that the pinkas was renewed by four gabbaim in the year 1840. Lewin no. 17. Show less
Records of the Jewish community of Kempen, 1747-1812, with some entries covering earlier dates: p. 399 records 1688 and p. 402 mentions 1686. Included are lists of community members, locations of t... Show moreRecords of the Jewish community of Kempen, 1747-1812, with some entries covering earlier dates: p. 399 records 1688 and p. 402 mentions 1686. Included are lists of community members, locations of their synagogue seats, lists of those buried in the cemetery, charitable contributions, etc. Lewin no. 280. Show less
