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
Pinkas of the Jewish community of Waltsch, 1758-1768. T.p. is marked 1758. Included are takkanot, lists of members, accounts, etc. There are some undated letters in Yiddish inserted,and a 1913 post... Show morePinkas of the Jewish community of Waltsch, 1758-1768. T.p. is marked 1758. Included are takkanot, lists of members, accounts, etc. There are some undated letters in Yiddish inserted,and a 1913 postcard from M. Werner of Posen to Louis Lewin in Kempen. The postcard deals with the pinkas, especially its dating. Although 1658 is written in pen on the t.p., it is crossed out and replaced by 1758. Apparently, this was done after the postcard from Werner was received by Lewin. Lewin no. 254A. Show less
Pinkas of the Jewish community of Kempen, listing expenses and income during the years 1805-1816. The first entry is from the year 1805, although the title in the beginning indicates that the pinka... Show morePinkas of the Jewish community of Kempen, listing expenses and income during the years 1805-1816. The first entry is from the year 1805, although the title in the beginning indicates that the pinkas records finances of the kehillah from 1815 on. Lewin no. 255. Show less
