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Marriage Certificate - Congregation Sheareth Israel, New York, NY, October 16, 1887Marriage Certificate - Congregation Sheareth Israel, New York, NY, October 16, 1887

An ornate Victorian-style marriage certificate documenting the union of Frances Traub and Max Rosenthal on October 16, 1887, in New York, NY. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. M. Kraus Kopf of Congregation Sheareth Israel. The document features decorative script for "Marriage Certificate" at the top, an engraved illustration depicting a wedding scene, and Hebrew text. A gold embossed seal is present at the lower left. Witnesses listed are Hannah Straul, S. Popper, and J.P. Hannaford. Note: The certificate text contains a discrepancy, stating the Jewish date as "the 2nd day of Sivan in the year 5622," which does not correspond to October 16, 1887. 3.

Religious Ceremonies and Customs of the JewsReligious Ceremonies and Customs of the Jews

This 20-page book, authored by C.A. Goodrich, a non-Jew, provides a description of Jewish religious ceremonies and customs. Published circa 1836, the book includes detailed illustrations. The book offers a non-Jewish perspective on Jewish religious practices.