Deed confirming the sale of Pinchas Tzoref’s place in the Alt-Ofen synagogue and a report of the payment, by Rabbi Moshe Mintz. Alt-Ofen, 8th Kislev, 1818.
Specifications: [1] leaf, paper. 24×18 cm. All in his handwriting and with his signature.
Rabbi Moshe Mintz (Mahara”m Mintz, 1750-1831) one of the foremost Hungarian rabbis of his time, served as rabbi of Vishnevets and as rosh yeshiva, rabbi and Av Beit Din of Alt-Ofen and environs. The Mahara”m Mintz established the magnificent great synagogue in Alt-Ofen and his sermon on the occasion of the dedication of the synagogue appears in Dvir HaBayit . The document before us discusses sale of a seat in this synagogue.
Condition: Very fine condition.