Letter: CUL Or.1080 J193

Letter CUL Or.1080 J193

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CUL Or.1080 J193
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Primary Language
Hebrew

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Letter from Moshe Castro, in Jerusalem, to Avraham Ibn Shānjī, in Fustat/Cairo. Written in Hebrew. Dating: 1513/14 CE, based on the assessment of Avraham David. The writer requests for donations for the benefit of the Jerusalem community such as for building expenses (ll.21–31) and for needy individuals (ll.4–9). Mentions an "azul" (blue) garment. Information from FGP.

Related Places

Destination
Cairo
Origin
Jerusalem

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Provenance
Probably Geniza
Collection
Cambridge University Library, Oriental Manuscripts
Historical shelfmarks
ULC Or 1080 J 193
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Translation

CUL Or.1080 J193 1r

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1r

CUL Or.1080 J193 1v

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1v
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Cambridge University Library, Oriental Manuscripts, CUL Or.1080 J193. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/8910/ (accessed August 6, 2026).