Nashim Ba’Ohel Society
Ferrara, Italy 1863
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Rare, apparently one-of-a-kind document offering an eye-opening glimpse into the Jewish community of Ferrara!
Handwritten document describing the mission of the Nashim Ba’Ohel Society along with the list of righteous women who volunteered and supported the Society.
The
Nashim Ba’Ohel Society was founded in 1856 with a mission to support the
Mishmeret Hashem Society which hosted special days of learning and fasts on every Erev Rosh Chodesh. The latter fell into financial distress, which spurred the formation of a parallel women’s society to support its efforts.
The present manuscript was drafted in 1863, which was the same year when the two societies Nashim Ba’Ohel and Mishmeret Hashem merged into a single society.
The manuscript includes a handwritten list of close to 70 women who served as loyal members of the society; the names of the men they supported in the parallel men’s society; and other interesting lists and information.
Genazym assumes that this manuscript is from Ferrara due to the mention of
“Marat Puerita, wife of the honorable scholar Chacham Yehuda Aryeh Reggio” who was the Rabbi of Ferrara, as well as other last names that were popular among Jewish families in Ferrara.
Italy (Ferrara), 1863. 2 leaves (4 sides). Page size: 22 cm. Good condition. Preserved in attractive new leather binding.
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