Der arbayter fraynd (cover)

Peace unto thy beautified and pious soul, beloved and affectionate mother, who hast given me birth, and who hast reared me. Thou who hast loved, fostered, and…

I, Shalom, the humble son of the honorable R. Joseph Alsheikh, God keep him and save him, wish to elucidate here the beginning of Yemenite settlement in Jerusalem, may it be built and established…

I set the Yiddish letters with my own hands. Elle, daughter of the respected rabbi Moses from Holland. I am not more than nine years old. Among six children I am the only daughter. Therefore, if you…