Letter: T-S K16.40 + T-S AS 133.63

Letter T-S K16.40 + T-S AS 133.63

Metadata

Shelfmark
T-S K16.40 + T-S AS 133.63
Primary Language
Hebrew

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Description

Poetic letter in Hebrew that is also a letter of appeal for charity in advance of a journey. Containing praises for the addressee and his family, including the names Yefet and Efrayim (l. 7, across the seam), which might enable an identification. Concludes with a request for provisions and funds: אני יוצא במועד זה לדרכי ואדרוש ממך צידת מזונים ופרנסה הכי ארחי רחוקה וסרעפי לסברונך שעונים. Join: Alan Elbaum.

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Collection
Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter
Input date
In PGP since 2026
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Transcription
Translation

T-S K16.40 1r

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1r

T-S AS 133.63 1r

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1r

T-S K16.40 1v

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1v

T-S AS 133.63 1v

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1v
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Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter, T-S K16.40 + Cambridge University Library, Taylor-Schechter, T-S AS 133.63. Available online through the Princeton Geniza Project at https://geniza.princeton.edu/documents/41960/ (accessed August 19, 2026).