The Story of the Passing of Joseph Süss
Salomon Schechter
1738
Be it known that there was a man in Stuttgart in the state of Württemberg, who became ever greater in the stubbornness of his heart and his pride, in his wealth and his wisdom, and he was called Joseph Süss. This Süss became a high counselor to Duke Carl Alexander, and rose in importance with each passing day. One day, his master the duke passed…
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