Monetary contract signed by the dayanim of the Sanaa Beit Din in the 18th century – R. Yichye Tzalach (the Maharitz), head of the Beit Din; and the dayanim R. Shlomo son of Yeshua and R. Shalom son of Saadia HaKohen. Bir al-Azab (Sanaa, Yemen), Shevat 1781.
Monetary contract in Judeo-Arabic, pertaining to Yichye son of Suleiman Elgamal (Gamliel) and Yichye son of Sa'id Elgamal. With the signatures of the dayanim at the foot of the contract, and the calligraphic signature of the Maharitz, head of the Sanaa Beit Din.
R. Yichye son of R. Yosef Tzalach – the Maharitz (1715-1805), foremost Yemenite rabbi in the 18th century, and a leading halachic authority. He compiled the Tiklal siddur with the Etz Chaim commentary, and many halachic works.
Mori Shlomo son of Yeshua Elgamal (Gamliel; ca. 1720-1795), a dayan in Sanaa. Succeeded the dayan Mori Pinchas son of Shlomo. He served as dayan alongside the Maharitz until his passing.
Mori Shalom son of Saadia HaKohen (1710-1785). A yeshiva dean in Sanaa, he served as third dayan alongside the Maharitz and R. Shlomo son of Yeshua Gamliel.
[1] leaf. 10.5 cm. Good-fair condition. Stains. Several tears (not affecting text). Folding marks and creases.

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