Lot 206
Circumcision Ledger of Rabbi Yehuda Moshe Weiss – Jerusalem, 1928-1948 – Records of Over 6000 Circumcisions, Incuding Those of Famous Public Figures
Manuscript, circumcision ledger of the mohel R. Yehuda Moshe Weiss (1894-1949), chief mohel in Jerusalem and the Hadassah hospital. Jerusalem, 1928-1948.
Thick manuscript volume. Decorated title page in colored and gold ink.
The ledger records thousands of circumcisions performed by R. Weiss since 1928, and includes details such as the name of the child, the father's name (occasionally the mother's name), surname, date of birth, date of circumcision and other details. The records reflect several historic milestones, such as the arrival of Rebbe Yisrael Moshe Dushinsky to Eretz Israel in Elul 1933.
The ledger records names of many rabbis, scientists, politicians and famous public figures (see examples in Hebrew description).
Enclosed with the ledger is an alphabetical index of the ledger entries, in a handwriting similar to that of the ledger.
[2], 110, [12] leaves (and many more blank leaves); index booklet: [36] leaves + [1] separate leaf of additions. Approx. 32 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains and wear. Marginal tears. Several detached or loose leaves. Original binding (index booklet in card wrappers).
PLEASE NOTE: Item description was shortened in translation. For further information, please refer to Hebrew text.
