Sitten-Zeugnis (integrity certificate) issued by the Szerdahely community, for the young girl Marie Bausmiz, signed by the rabbi of the city, R. Yehuda Aszód. Szerdahely (Dunajská Streda), January 1856.
The certificate bears the signature of R. Yehuda Aszód (in German): "Juda Aszüd - Ober Rabbiner", with his official stamp (in Hebrew and German). Alongside his signature is that of the community representative - R. Shmuel Fleischman, with the community stamp. The document also contains other declarations, a revenue stamp and official stamps.
R. Yehuda Aszód (1796-1866), a foremost rabbi and yeshiva dean in Hungary. A disciple of R. Aharon Suditz and R. Mordechai Banet. He was appointed rabbi of Semnitz (Senica) and Serdahely, at the initiative of the Chatam Sofer. His books include: Responsa Mahari - Yehuda Yaaleh, Chiddushei Mahari on the Talmud, Divrei Mahari on the Torah.
[1] leaf. 34 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains, wear and tears (primarily to margins). Folding marks.