Lot 73
Poems in Honor of the Celebration of Bringing a New Torah Scroll to Levant Synagogue in Venice, 1742
Songs of joy imploring the presence of G-d. Liturgical songs and poems for celebration of bringing in the Torah scroll to the Levant synagogue, in honor of Bar-Mitzvah of Gad Puah, son of wealthy physician Rabbi Yitzchak Puah. Venice, Tevet 1742.
Three liturgical poems: on the Diaspora, the Redemption and the Torah, acrostic at end of second song: Simcha Kalimani. It appears that he wrote the other two poems. On last page: “Names of Singers” (list of choir members).
8 leaves. 13.5 cm. Fair condition. Detached and worn leaves. Small tear with missing piece on first page.
