Manuscript, Chevra Kadisha regestry book of Ratzfert (Újfehértó, Hungary) community.
Large and elegant regestry book documenting approximately a century of activity of the Chevra Kadisha in Ratzfert. First notation from year 1834 and last from 1930.
Artistic title page at beginning of the regestry book, illustrated and ornamented in colorful ink and gold powder. On following leaf, illustration of star in round frame; beneath it listing of regulations of association [mention of regulation from 1777 approved by “Rabbi Aryeh Leib of Kaliv”]. Personal leaves allocated to each community member. These leaves contain over two hundred names, signatures and various notations. Names of members ornamented with frames and decorations of various styles from several artists.
Notepad lists rabbis of community, including Av Beit Din of Ratzfert Rabbi Shaul Rosenberg author of Chemdat Shaul Responsa, and Rebbe Rabbi Shalom Eliezer Halberstam of Ratzfert [son of Rebbe Rabbi Chaim of Sanz, settled in Ratzfert where he established an impressive Chassidic court. Perished in Holocaust; his descendants reestablished the Chassidut in America and in Eretz Yisrael].
[230] leaves, thick quality paper. 44 cm. General condition good. Stains, wear and tear. Restored tears on bottom of title page and on leaf of regulations. New binding.