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The gentlemen of the Mahamad [board of governors—Ed.] have received a letter from the very illustrious gentlemen of the Mahamad of the Holy Congregation of T: T: [Talmud…
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Hendrik Doncker, The Jewish Community of Curaçao
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Curaçao, Dutch Colonial Empire (Curaçao)
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1740
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In the name of the blessed God.
By virtue of the Regulation made and published on the 18th of Sivan, Yr: 5471 [1711], holding those [boys] of the age of 16 years subject to the orders of the…
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The Jewish Community of Curaçao
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Curaçao, Dutch Colonial Empire (Curaçao)
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1717
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Realizing that life is not in the hands of man but is governed by the only living God Almighty in whom I believe and adore, whose Divine Mosaic Law I, His slave, follow and venerate with all my heart…
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Abraham Mendes de Castro
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1752
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These letters of mine may be presented by the witnesses of the Lord, and they will be vindicated—to the effect that the young and delightful young man Daniel, whose utterances were genuine, appeared…
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Samuel Mendes de Sola
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1757
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There may not be in this [city of] Recife and Antonio Vaz any congregation beyond that which exists today—may God enlarge it—and, if there be now or at any time anyone who contests this matter, the…
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The Jewish Community of Recife
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Recife, Dutch Colonial Empire (Recife, Brazil)
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1648
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We will briefly mention several of his more important military expeditions. In the year 1731, Mr. Boeyé, Officer of the Christian Citizens Militia, received an order from the Council to carry out a…
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David de Isaac Cohen Nassy
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Paramaribo, Dutch Colonial Empire (Paramaribo, Suriname)
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1788
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On the 28th of Tisry, yr. 5468 [1707], the gentlemen of the Mahamad and their councillors met to correct the disorders caused in this Holy House by the big boys and lads who do not attend the Medras…
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The Jewish Community of Curaçao
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1707
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And Isaac offered this prayer and supplication before the Lord:
Master of the worlds and Lord of lords, possessed of infinite wisdom and endless understanding, who emanates through His beings which…
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Isaac Aboab da Fonseca
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Recife, Dutch Colonial Empire (Recife, Brazil)
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Mid–17th Century
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Victory, Victory (oh most worthy congregation) Victory, not only once but many times shall I say and repeat that word, for it is such a joyous day for this entire, dear congregation, to be able to…
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Samuel Mendes de Sola
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Curaçao, Dutch Colonial Empire (Curaçao)
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1750
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Italics indicate that the text was written in Hebrew, not Portuguese.
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The Jewish Community of Curaçao
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Curaçao, Dutch Colonial Empire (Curaçao)
Date:
Early 18th Century