Fine Judaica: Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters & Graphic Art
By Kestenbaum & Company
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Jun 22, 2017
Brooklyn, NY, United States
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LOT 289:
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Sold for: $500
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Buyer's Premium: 25%
sales tax: 8.875%
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Hebrew manuscript broadside against synagogue absenteeism.
Single sheet, sepia ink on rag paper. Stained and heavily creased, holes and tears where document was affixed to wall, with no loss of text. 20 x 17 inches.
Late 18th century.
The writer here laments the scarcity of genuine spiritually motivated people, willing to rise early and come to the synagogue to form a minyan. Those who do not act appropriately, have thrown in their lot with the mockers within the local Jewish community. - The time has come to urge the faithful to put an end to this scandal!
