Obligatory bill by manager of synagogue of Ferrara congregation to “the honorable Rabbi Pinchas son of Rabbi Nechemia HaCohen: Ferrara, [1715].
Fine Italian writing upon thick paper. Lengthy bill signed by two witnesses, which specifies the obligations of the Ferrara congregation towards recipient of the bill, Rabbi Pinchas HaCohen, to light a candle after his death and to commemorate his soul every Shabbat and holiday in “The Great Synagogue”. The reason for this: “Since Rabbi Pinchas HaCoehn spent large sums to rescue the Jewish congregation from its oppressors, and with G-D’s help he rescued and redeemed… he did not request that the community repay…”. It also clarifies and specifies in great detail that this obligation is eternal and irrevocable.
The obligatory bill was also written in Italian and sealed with an official stamp.
[2] pages. 45 cm. Good condition, stains, folding marks.