Denkschrift an die hohe Staende-Versammlung des Koenigreichs Baiern.
[Appeal for equality for Jews in Bavaria], Munich, 1819. By Samson Wolf Rosenfeld. Rabbi Rosenfeld expresses his gratitude in view of the improvement of the situation of Bavarian Jews, and states that they fulfill all their duties however enjoy only part of the civil rights. The Rabbi appeals with a request to grant Jews equal rights and mentions that the public criticism that Jews mainly deal with trade, even though the options they have to enter other areas are limited. He raises the difficulty which Jewish children face when trying to be accepted as professional trainees, and after the training priod it is almost impossible to find a position. He suggests establishing trade institutes in the big cities which will train and employ Jews. The petition has not been accepted. Samson Wolf Rosenfeld (1780-1862) – rabbi of the Bavarian city Market Uehlfeld and later of Bamberg. Was active in the struggle for emancipation of Bavarian Jews and composed a few manifests concerning this matter. In 1813 Jews were declared as being citizens with restrictions. For example, they needed a permission to raise a family, their freedom of settling were they wanted was limited, and more. As a result half of the Jews of Bavaria emigrated to the United States. 24 pages, 20 cm. Very good condition. Paper cover.