"Shir Chadash [new song]… regarding our rescue from a conflagration which erupted in the yard of the Jews in Ferrara on Shabbat Acharei Mot 18…”. Ferrara, [c. 1855].
Two manuscripts in Italian handwriting. Poem of fifteen stanzas (opens with: blessed is the eternal G-D), which describes the rescue from the conflagration. According to the ruling of the committee of the congregation, the poem is recited every year “in the company of… on evening preceding Rosh Chodesh Iyar… except for a few individuals who recite it in their homes”.
2 Pamphlets. [3] written pages; [4] written pages. 20 cm. Good condition. Stains. Moth damages to one of the pamphlets.

Ketubah upon marriage of groom Avraham Kazis and bride Nina Pano. Mantua (Italy), [1845]. Handwriting upon paper, frame ornamented with verses. Signatures of witnesses.
56 cm. Fair condition, coarse tears on margins, upper right corner missing text.
Ketubah upon marriage of groom Matzliach Shlomo Norlingi and bride Chana Esther Pinkarli. Verona (Italy), [1852]. – Scribe writing upon thin parchment. Frame of verses. Micrographic flower. Signature of witnesses.
40 cm. Good condition, stains and folding marks.

Letter by Lugo congregation to Ferrara congregation. Margins of letter contain eight letters by rabbis of Italy. [Italy], [1830].
Letter by Lugo congregation requesting assistance; the letter contains a detailed description of occurrences and hardships in the community, conquest of the city by the French followed by a number of pogroms against the Jews; coercion of the Jews into a ghetto after the retreat of the French, under the command of Pope Leo XII and additional decrees which resulted in the emigration of the wealthy residents, deterioration of the economic state and burden of the taxes imposed upon the Jewish community.
The letter mentions Rabbi Sa’adia Gallico and Rabbi Eli Eliyahu Gallico – emissaries of the Lugo community who were appointed to collect funds from the congregations of Italy for the benefit of the Jews of Lugo.
Scribe writing in Italian Rashi handwriting. Conclusion of letter contains several additional handwritten lines by Rabbi of Lugo – Rabbi Yosef Tzemach Ovadia Pano, along with his signature, as well as stamps of the congregation.
Continuation of leaf contains lengthy letter in the handwriting, signature and wax stamp of Rabbi Yissaschar Regayev, rabbi and Halachic authority in Ferrara, which authorizes that which is written in the letter of the Lugo congregation and appeals to the generous public to come to its assistance. Throughout the letter he also mentions the poor state of the Ferrara congregation.
Following this letter, seven Italian scholars during that period, consecutively added letters of authorization and recommendation in their handwriting and signature upon this sheet of paper (approx. 7 to 13 lines each letter). The writers: Rabbi Chananel Nepi of Cento (signs: “Lo LeYodim Chen”); Rabbi Azaria Chaim Sangauniti of Modena; Rabbi Matitya HaLevi of Akvoy; Rabbi Chanania Elchanan Chai Cohen of Firenze; Rabbi Ya’akov Yisrael Karmi of Regeyev; Rabbi Shabtai Elchanan Trivish of Trieste; and Rabbi Pinchas Ashkenazi of Vercelli.
Approx. 4 written pages (large folded sheet of paper). 40 cm. Good condition, stains, mildew marks, folding marks and few tears.

Printed poem-riddle, “Wedding of dear exalted groom… Raphael Mordechai… Morforgvich and bride… daughter of philanthropist Rabbi Yitzchak Shalom”, by Rabbi Ya’akov Yosef Chai Tivoli. Trieste, [c. 1825].
Poem of nine stanzas. Center of page contains illustration of riddle: Soldier bearing a rifle and faced by a lion, with caption “VeKol Asher Yikra Lo Ha’adam Nefesh Chaya Hu Shmo”.
39 cm. Fair condition. Stains, creases and wear.
Listed in Bibliography Institute CD according to Valmadonna Library copy.

Simchat Mitzvah Al Chinush HaBayit – Italiano Synagogue in Firenze. By Rabbi Daniel Terani. Firenze, 1793.
Two-series opera written by the famous rabbi of Firenze the Ga’on Rabbi Daniel Terani (1740-1814, Otzar HaRabbanim 5251), author of Ikarei Hadat, in honor of dedication of the Italian synagogue in his city. Author of “Musica Al Divrei Hashira Hazot… Rabbi Michael Bolaffi”.
Elegantly printed upon thick paper with two-colored letters (black and red).
14 leaves. 20 cm. Very good condition. Stained cardboard binding. Word crossed out with line in two places.