This first edition of Asifat Zekenim (collection of elders), better known as the Shita Mekubetzet (collected method or system of gathered material), has approbations (haskamas) of the Rabbis of Livorno (Leghorn) and apparently the first published approbation by the Chida – Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai. The Chida has some interesting British connections. He was … Continue reading Asifat Zekenim, by Rabbi Bezalel Ashkenazi, Bava Basra / Nozir, First Edition, 1774 Livorno.
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Eighteen Treatises from the Mishna, translated by D. A. De Sola and M. J. Raphall, London 1845.
The circumstances which prompted this translation of 18 out of 60 treatises of the Mishna into English, 180 years ago, are explained in the preface. The Sephardic community in London was divided between those who wished to maintain orthodox practices and those who wished to establish a reform synagogue with revised liturgy. The reform advocates … Continue reading Eighteen Treatises from the Mishna, translated by D. A. De Sola and M. J. Raphall, London 1845.
Moreh Be’Etzbah and Tziporen Shamir, by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (the Chida), London, 1791.
This is a single bound volume in my collection, printed in London in 1791 by Alexander Alexander. It includes two short books by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai, known as the Chida (from his initials). The Chida was born in Jerusalem, and came from a prominent rabbinic family. He was the great-great-grandson of Moroccan Rabbi … Continue reading Moreh Be’Etzbah and Tziporen Shamir, by Rabbi Chaim Yosef David Azulai (the Chida), London, 1791.
Seder Brachos – The Blessings by D. A. De Sola, London, 1829.
David Aaron De Sola was born in Amsterdam in 1796. In 1818, just 23 years old, he was appointed Assistant Hazan (Cantor) of the Bevis Marks Sephardic synagogue in London. The De Sola family had a long history and association with Bevis Marks, and his kinsman, Isaac De Sola was Hazan in London from 1690 … Continue reading Seder Brachos – The Blessings by D. A. De Sola, London, 1829.
Sermons by Abraham P. Mendes, London, 1855.
My copy of this significant book touches on various aspects of Anglo-Jewish history, including Ashkenazim, Sephardim, Birmingham, London, Swansea and other places. The author of the book, which includes sermons preached in Birmingham and at the Bevis Marks Synagogue in London, was Abraham Pereira Mendes. There is also an interesting provenance, as my copy was … Continue reading Sermons by Abraham P. Mendes, London, 1855.
A Special Service on the occasion of the Coronation of their Majesties King George & Queen Elizabeth, in the Synagogues of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews, London, 9th of May, 1937.
The Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth was actually held on 12th May, 1937, with a massive display of pageantry. However, this booklet was issued for services held three days before, on Sunday 9th of May, in the synagogues of the Spanish and Portuguese (Sephardi) Jews, Bevis Marks and Lauderdale Road. Following Mincha … Continue reading A Special Service on the occasion of the Coronation of their Majesties King George & Queen Elizabeth, in the Synagogues of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews, London, 9th of May, 1937.
Report of the Mahamad of the Proceedings on the occasion of the Bicentenary Festival of the Bevis Marks Synagogue, 5661 – 1901, London 1903.
The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, Shaar Hashamayim, is in Bevis Marks, a street in the City of London. The community had acquired the land in 1699 to replace the older and now too small synagogue in Creechurch Place which had opened in 1657. The new landmark synagogue, still in continuous use, the United Kingdom's oldest … Continue reading Report of the Mahamad of the Proceedings on the occasion of the Bicentenary Festival of the Bevis Marks Synagogue, 5661 – 1901, London 1903.
Seder Hatefilot – Form of Prayers according to the custom of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews, David Levi, London, 1789.
This is a Siddur (a prayer book with daily and Sabbath prayers), published in London in 1789 by David Levi. It is important as it was the first Siddur with an English translation. It is very comprehensive with prayers for every occasion as well as a prayer for the Royal Family - King George III. … Continue reading Seder Hatefilot – Form of Prayers according to the custom of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews, David Levi, London, 1789.
Order of Ceremonies and Laws of the Society “Mikveh Israel” – the Chevra Kadisha of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation of London, Moses Gaster, 1899.
This interesting little book includes instructions and rules for preparation of the body and burial to be carried out by the Spanish and Portuguese Burial Society known as "Mikveh Israel", in London. This is the version that was revised by the Haham - the Chief Rabbi of the Spanish and Portuguese Jewish community - Rabbi … Continue reading Order of Ceremonies and Laws of the Society “Mikveh Israel” – the Chevra Kadisha of the Spanish and Portuguese Jews Congregation of London, Moses Gaster, 1899.
Shaare Orah VeAve Yetumim – Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ Orphan Society, Report 5669-70 – 1909, London.
This little booklet is the report of the Jews' Orphan Society for Educating, Clothing, Maintaining, and Apprenticing Orphan children of the Congregation. The Hebrew title of the Society means 'Gates of Light and Father of the Orphans'. It was one of the oldest Anglo-Jewish charities, having been founded in 1703, originally at 10 Bevis Marks, … Continue reading Shaare Orah VeAve Yetumim – Spanish and Portuguese Jews’ Orphan Society, Report 5669-70 – 1909, London.
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