Records of the Jewish Community of Chernivt︡s︠ I, (Fond 325), 1780‐1944

RG‐31.120M

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW Washington, DC 20024‐2126 Tel. (202) 479‐9717 Email: [email protected]

Descriptive Summary

Title: Records of the Jewish Community of Chernivt︡s︠ I, Ukraine (Fond 325). Opis 1‐4)

Dates: 1780‐194

RG Number: RG‐31.120M

Accession Number: 2013.20

Extent: 76 microfilm reels; 35 mm.

Repository: United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024‐2126

Languages: German and Romanian

Administrative Information

Access: No restriction on access.

Reproduction and Use: Documents in this collection may not be placed on the Internet, the World Wide Web, or any other publicly accessible on‐line network without the written permission of the Czernowitz Oblast Archives in Ukraine. Persons or institutions wishing to use copies of the documents for commercial purposes must obtain prior written agreement of the Czernowitz Oblast Archives and pay the relevant copyright fees.

Preferred Citation: RG‐31.120M, Records of the Jewish Community of Chernivt︡s︠ i (Ukraine) (Fond 325), 1780‐1944. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Archives, Washington, DC.

Acquisition Information: Purchased from the Derz︠︡havnyĭ arkhiv Chernivet︡s︠ ′koï oblasti, Ukraine. Forms part of the Claims Conference International Holocaust Documentation Archive at the United States

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Holocaust Memorial Museum. This archive consists of documentation whose reproduction and/or acquisition was made possible with funding from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Accruals: Accruals may have been received since this collection was first processed, see the Archives catalog at collections.ushmm.org for further information.

Custodial History

Existence and location of originals: The original records are held by Derz︡h︠ avnyĭ arkhiv Chernivet︡s︠ ′koï oblasti, 20 Stasiuka St., , Ukraine 58001. Tel. 011 380 37 223 1358. More information about this repository can be found at http://www.archives.gov.ua/Archives/index.php?ra25.

Processing History: Aleksandra B. Borecka, April 2014 and updated July 2015

Scope and Content of Collection

Contains records relating to activities of the Jewish community of city of Chernivt︡s︠ i (Czernowitz, Chernivtsi, Cernauti) and region in Ukraine. Included are Jewish correspondence of community officials’ with local authorities, financial and budget reports of the Jewish community of Chernivt︡s︠ i, inventories of the property of the local , reports of their activities; bylaws of the local Jewish public organizations and charitable foundations, applications of the Jewish students requesting financial aid, correspondence regarding the budget allocations for the stipends for poor students, and the supply of kosher food for soup kitchen for low‐income members of Jewish communities. Records from the period of Nazi occupation includes: lists of members of Jewish community of Chernivt︡s︠ i who were assigned to the labor work (Zwangsarbeit) in 1942, and lists of members of Jewish community in 1943.

System of Arrangement

The system of arrangement of the source repository has been preserved in the microfilmed reels. Arrangement is chronological within series. Opis 1: Reels 1‐76, years: 1780‐1790; 1849‐1850; 1852‐1940; 1942, 1944: Opis 2: years: 1861, 1867, 1870‐1873, 1876‐1877, 1879‐1887, 1890‐1894, 1896‐1940. (didn't arrive yet ); Opis 3: years: 1798‐1938. (didn't arrive yet ); Opis 4: years: 1941, 1943, 1944 (didn't arrive yet ).

Indexing Terms

Jews‐‐Bukovina ( and Ukraine)‐‐Registers. ‐‐Ukraine‐‐Chernivt︡s︠ i‐‐Registers. Jewish property‐‐Ukraine‐‐Registers. Synagogues‐‐Ukraine. Forced labor‐‐Ukraine‐‐Registers. Holocaust Jewish (1939‐1945)‐‐Ukraine‐‐Chernivt︡s︠ i‐‐Registers. Bukovina (Romania and Ukraine)‐‐Population‐‐History‐‐19th century. Bukovina (Romania and Ukraine)‐‐Population‐‐History‐‐20th century. Chernivt︡s︠ i (Ukraine)‐‐Population‐‐History‐‐19th century. Chernivt︡s︠ i (Ukraine)‐‐Population‐‐History‐‐20th century. Bukovina (Romania and Ukraine)‐‐Social life and customs.

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Chernivt︡s︠ i (Ukraine)‐‐Social life and customs. Registers. Correspondence. Reports. Minutes.

CONTAINER LIST

Reel List

Reel Description

1 Fond 325 OPIS 1 DELO 1 ‐66

2 OPIS 1 DELO 67‐112

3 OPIS 1 DELO 113‐184

4 OPIS 1 DELO 185‐233

5 OPIS 1 DELO 234‐268

6 OPIS 1 DELO 268‐298

7 OPIS 1 DELO 298‐322

8 OPIS 1 DELO 323‐354

9 OPIS 1 DELO 355‐394

10 OPIS 1

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DELO 395‐434

11 OPIS 1 DELO 435‐472

12 OPIS 1 DELO 473‐503

13 OPIS 1 DELO 503‐530

14 OPIS 1 DELO 531‐556

15 OPIS 1 DELO 557‐593

16 OPIS 1 DELO 594‐611

17 OPIS 1 DELO 611‐641

18 OPIS 1 DELO 642‐672

19 OPIS 1 DELO 673‐704

20 OPIS 1 DELO 705‐740

21 OPIS 1 DELO 741‐761

22 OPIS 1 DELO 762‐794

23 OPIS 1 DELO 795‐825

24 OPIS 1 DELO 826‐851

25 OPIS 1 DELO 852‐881

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26 OPIS 1 DELO 881‐910

27 OPIS 1 DELO 911‐937

28 OPIS 1 DELO 938‐958

29 OPIS 1 DELO 959‐984

30 OPIS 1 DELO 985‐1025

31 OPIS 1 DELO 1026‐1049

32 OPIS 1 DELO 1050‐1080

33 OPIS 1 DELO 1081‐1121

34 OPIS 1 DELO 1122‐1144

35 OPIS 1 DELO 1145‐1177

36 OPIS 1 DELO 1178‐1195

37 OPIS 1 DELO 1196‐1222

38 OPIS 1 DELO 1222‐1252

39 OPIS 1 DELO 1253‐1299

40 OPIS 1 DELO 1300‐1323

41 OPIS 1 DELO 1323‐1366

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42 OPIS 1 DELO 1367‐1405

43 OPIS 1 DELO 1405‐1460

44 OPIS 1 DELO 1460‐1482

45 OPIS 1 DELO 1483‐1537

46 OPIS 1 DELO 1538‐1584

47 OPIS 1 DELO 1584‐1594

48 OPIS 1 DELO 1595‐1611

49 OPIS 1 DELO 1612‐1655

50 OPIS 1 DELO 1656‐1690

51 OPIS 1 DELO 1691‐1735

52 OPIS 1 DELO 1736‐1762

53 OPIS 1 DELO 1762‐1789

54 OPIS 1 DELO 1790‐1815

55 OPIS 1 DELO 1815‐1829

56 OPIS 1 DELO 1829‐1851

57 OPIS 1 DELO 1851‐1877

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58 OPIS 1 DELO 1878‐1887

59 OPIS 1 DELO 1888‐1921

60 OPIS 1 DELO 1921‐1932

Records of 1933‐1935 MISSING

61 OPIS 1 DELO 1936‐1967

62 OPIS 1 DELO 1968‐2003

63 OPIS 1 DELO 2003‐2025

64 OPIS 1 DELO 2025‐2055

65 OPIS 1 DELO 2056‐2094

66 OPIS 1 DELO 2095‐2133

67 OPIS 1 DELO 2133‐2150

68 OPIS 1 DELO 2151‐2179

69 OPIS 1 DELO 2180‐2212

70 OPIS 1 DELO 2212‐2214

71 OPIS 1 DELO 2215‐2246

72 OPIS 1 DELO 2246‐2266

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73 OPIS 1 DELO 2266‐2275

74 OPIS 1 DELO 2275‐2277

75 OPIS 1 DELO 2277‐2313

76 OPIS 1 DELO 2314‐2349

Inventory

Note: English translation of the original finding aid by a volunteer, Part 1 and 2. Work to be continue. 2015 July.

Fond No. F‐325 Opis No. 1

Permanent holdings for 1780 – 1790, 1848 – 1850, 1852 – 1940, 1942, 1944

No. Index Heading Dates No. of leaves Notes 1780 a. Document by emperor Joseph on granting 1780 ‐ equal rights to citizens of Jewish descent as 1790 those of other citizens of Austria. Copy.

b. Circulars of regional authorities on rules for 1849 ‐ collecting trade taxes from craftsmen in 1850 Bukovina communities

1852 Obligations of community for payment of 1852 – financial subsidies to Jewish schools in city of 1855 Chernivtsi

1853 Certificate of marriage of Pinchas Kons 1853 residing in city of Botosani and Basya Eisenberg residing in city of Chernivtsi

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1854

4. Certificate issued by rabbinate to community 1854 member Mendel Shechter for right to work as butcher in village of Vam Kympolungsky

1855

5. Community obligations for financial 1855 donations for upkeep of Jewish school on Heine street, city of Chernivtsi

1856

6. Instructions for butchers in city of Chernivtsi 1856 on rules for collection of payment for slaughtering poultry and livestock.

7. Communication to district court on case of 1856 passing of expenses for safe keeping to group rabbinate by community member Isaac Rosenthal

1857

8. Instructions of Chernivtsi regional authorities 1857 to rabbinate on conduct of religious services to honor the name‐day of Austrian emperor

9. Denunciation by former elder of Chernivtsi 1857 Itsik Wybes of the newly chosen elder Mordko Gruber for evasion of prayers to honor the Austrian emperor

10. Instructions of regional authorities for 1857 observing sanitary rules for burial of the deceased

11. Instructions of Chernivtsi magistrate for 1857 hanging of notices for election of management of Jewish great synagogue

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12. Instructions of Chernivtsi magistrate on 1857 issuing of death certificates to community members for writing off their tax obligations

13. Instruction letter of community 1857 for rules for preparing documents for construction of synagogue in city of Storozhynets

14. Inquiry of regional authorities of city of 1857 Chernivtsi on issuance of certificates on availability of funds to aid poor children in the community

15. Solicitation by regional authorities for rabbi 1857 for taking exams in Hebrew language by community members entering service under secular law

16. Call to Jewish population for giving material 1857 assistance to victims of natural disaster in city of Mainz (Germany)

17. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1857 Bukovina on allocation of land in town of Gura Humorului for Jewish cemetery

18. Inquiries of Chernivtsi city magistrate for 1857 providing excerpts from birth certificates of births of community members in 1837 – 1842 in connection with conduct of census of city population

19. Petition of commission on conduct of census 1857 of population for providing birth certificates to community members

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20. Records of meetings of Chernivtsi rabbinate 1857 in 1857

21. Appeal to rabbinate to community president 1857 on removing from work Joel Woyf in connection with his failure to uphold sanitary rules in carrying out circumcisions of newborns

22. Appeal of resident Altenberg of city of 1857 Chernivtsi concerning failure to follow rules of ritual circumcision of Jewish male children in childbirth building

23. Appeals to directors and instructors of 1857 middle schools in city of Chernivtsi for release from teaching scholars of Jewish faith during religious holidays

24. Certificates issued by rabbinate of city of 1857 Chernivtsi to persons who completed a course in Hebrew language, lists of pupils in 1st and 2nd year of studies in Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi

25. List of religious textbooks for Jewish schools 1857 confirmed by Ministry of education

26. Statistical summaries to provincial court of 1856 Chernivtsi on mortality of Jewish population 1857 for December 1856, January, February, March, April, May, June, July of 1857.

27. Birth certificates of community members. 1857 Originals.

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28. Appeals of rabbinate to Vashkivtsi provincial 1857 police authorities for return of resident Mishel Simon to family abandoned by him

29. Appeals to provincial court for forced 1857 summons by rabbinate of community member Arim Mozis in connection with his abandonment of his family

30. Appeals of rabbinate to police commissariat 1857 of city of Syret for forced return of David Kinderlerer in city of Chernivtsi to investigate his divorce

31. Communication to police commissariat in city 1857 of Suchav on forced return of Moses Shwartz to his family

32. Communication of rabinnate to provincial 1857 court of city of Syret on religious divorce of Shlomo Kinderlern

33. Communication of district court on divorce of 1857 community members Solomon and Mirel Winkler, Haim and Mirel Naymaer

34. Correspondence with court of city of 1857 Chernivtsi on providing information on status of family life of Kopel Dykman and Haya Rachel Dykman

35. Case of giving permission for marriage of 1857 minor Hinda Titenger residing in city of Chernivtsi and Bernard Karmin residing in city of

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36. Communication of community of city of 1857 Lemberg on marriage of community members of city of Chernivtsi Morris Lazarus and Maria Ion from Brody

37. Information given by rabbinate of community 1857 members certifying prior religious rituals with the objective of entering into marriage

1858

38. Instructions of magistrate on ban on raising 1858 the tariff for slaughter of poultry and livestock

39. Instructions of regional authorities of city of 1858 Chernivtsi on giving financial assistance to Jewish teachers and pensioners to deputy inspector Mendel Titenger

40. Statistical information for 1858 – 1859 on 1858 births and deaths of residents of city of Chernivtsi

1859

41. Correspondence with regional authorities on 1859 conduct of religious services in honor of Austrian emperor during state holidays

42. Permission of regional authorities of city of 1859 Chernivtsi for separation of community of city of Kimpulung from community of city of Suchav and such announcement by judicial personage

43. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1859 Bukovina and provincial authorities of Sadgora (Sadhora) and Suchav on sequester of property of community of Sadgora (Sadhora) and Suchav for non‐payment for upkeep of rabbi

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44. Petition of rabbinate to regional authorities 1859 to urge Jewish communities to pay the rabbinate part of their profits

45. Instructions of regional authorities for 1859 providing the list for pre‐conscription into military service in city of Chernivtsi

46. Instructions of regional authorities for 1859 providing lists of those born between 1835 – 1839 for military call‐up

47. Memorandum of command of division in city 1859 of Chernivtsi on examination of Torah roll purchased by them for swearing in of soldiers of Jewish faith

48. Order of regional authorities on ban on 1859 marriage of community members to enter military service

49. Appeal of rabbinate to city division command 1859 for leave of Jewish soldiers for religious holidays

50. Correspondence with command of 45th 1859 infantry regiment on influence on soldier Isaac Wiseman who attempted suicide in connection with his conviction for theft

51. Memorandum of regional court on influence 1859 on imprisoned Azik Gatman, same Notelfer in connection with his attempt to commit suicide

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52. Memorandum of provincial court to 1859 rabbinate on taking the oath by the accused of Jewish faith at court proceedings

53. Invitation of regional court to court 1859 proceeding to rabbi for taking the oath by the accused of Jewish faith

54. Permits given by regional authorities to rabbi 1859 Naftali Gottlieb for provisional right to reside in city of Campulung.

55. Appeals to directorship of practical school is 1859 city of Chernivtsi for ban on acceptance of religious examinations without a rabbi

56. Letter of directorship of gymnasium to a 1859 rabbi on withdrawing grades of students of Jewish nationality

57. Appeals by rabbinate of city of Chernivtsi to 1859 police authorities on exile outside the city of teacher in Jewish school for amoral acts with regard to students

58. Instructions of Magistrate on ban for teacher 1859 of Hebrew Hersh Rapoport to teach

59. Appeals of rabbinate to police authorities on 1859 closing of private school of Moses Rosenbitt which was working without permit

60. Correspondence with regional court of 1859 Bukovina on organization of studies of Jewish religion for prisoners

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61. Certificate issued by rabbinate to community 1859 members on right to teach Jewish religion

62. Appeal by rabbinate to provincial authorities 1859 of city of Dorna‐Vatra (Vatra Dorne) on creating monopoly permit for butcher Moses Shechter to slaughter poultry and livestock in city of Dorna‐Vatra (Vatra Dorne)

63. Memoranda of regional rabbi Igel on reasons 1859 for dismissing from work of two butchers

64. Appeal of rabbinate to regional authorities 1859 for installing Berl Orenstein to positon of rabbi of community

65. Appeal of rabbinate to regional authorities on 1859 appointment of Berel Orenshteyn for position as rabbi of community of Boyan

66. Instructions of regional authorities for 1859 entering changes in birth certificates of persons of Jewish faith.

67. Instructions of magistrate for issuing birth 1859 certificates of community members

68. Inquiry of Chernivtsi magistrate on birth of 1859 community members Eduard and Herman Herbel

69. Appeal of rabbinate to regional authorities 1859 for permission to register births of community members in statements on community status

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70. Appeals of rabbinate to police authorities for 1859 punishment of midwives who evade registration of births of children

71. Instructions of city magistrate for issuing 1859 death certificates of community members

72. Memorandum of rabbinate on untimely 1859 issuance of death certificates of community members by community employees

73. File on permissions to city residents of Jewish 1859 religion to marry; marriage certificates. Originals.

74. Permits to marry issued by Chernivtsi 1859 regional authorities to community members

75. Divorce certificates 1859

76. Appeals of regional authorities of city of 1859 Chernivtsi to religious communities on the need for them to educate community members on harmfulness of alcohol and the need to uphold rules for defense against fire

77. Communication of business court of town of 1859 Siret to rabbinate on drawing Mendel Milshteyn to court for refusal to provide assistance to his elderly mother

78. Appeals of rabbinate of city of Chernivtsi to 1859 regional authorities of city of Chernivtsi on ban on commerce on Saturday for Jews

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79. Notice of regional authorities on passing for 1859 auction the right to sell kosher meat

80. Financial report of the community 1859

1860

81. Decision of Council of Ministers (copy) and 1860 correspondence with regional authorities of Bukovina on rules for giving permission to members of community for acquisition of real estate

82. Instructions of regional authorities on 1860 conducting religious services in synagogues in honor of emperor’s birthday

83. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1860 Bukovina on rules for conducting religious services in synagogues in honor of Austrian emperor

84. Order of emperor of Austria / copy and 1860 correspondence / with regional authorities of Bukovina on rules for registration of marriages of members of Jewish religious communities

85. Instruction letter of regional authorities of 1860 Bukovina on rules for giving permission for marriage of foreign citizens. Copy.

86. Instructions of regional rabbinate to religious 1860 communities of Bukovina on ban on marriage without permission of the rabbinate

87. Instructions of Head rabbi Igel to synagogue 1860 elders on prior public announcement of marriages of community members

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88. Correspondence with regional authorities 1860 and provincial authorities of Bukovina of ban on marriages of community members without prior announcement in synagogues

89. Case of investigation of complaint by Lipa 1860 Horowitz against head rabbi Igel of Bukovina for refusal to register his marriage in community status statements

90. Materials on granting permissions for 1860 marriage to community members. Birth certificates, announcements.

91. Correspondence with regional court of 1860 Bukovina on sending representative of rabbinate to take part in taking the oath by the accused of Jewish faith

92. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1860 Bukovina on giving permission to establish a philanthropic society to aid poor members of the community

93. Application to regional authorities of 1860 Bukovina for entry for repairs into synagogues by workers without permission of rabbinate

94. Correspondence with regional authorities on 1860 rules for taking the oath by butchers for right to work in their profession

95. Appeal to regional authorities of Bukovina to 1860 exile outside the country Romanian citizen Srul Shechter for practicing profession of butcher without permit by the community

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96. Denunciation by rabbinate to regional 1860 authorities of butchers pronouncing an anathema a group of butchers in connection with their taking an oath of Austrian authorities.

97. Personal file of community butcher Bersh 1860 Meler.

98. Appeals of regional rabbinate to 1860 Storozhynets provincial authorities for permission to appoint a rabbi and a cantor for Jewish population of city of Storozhynets.

99. Application of community members Friedrich 1860 Korn and Flimer Wolk for appointments as teachers of community school.

100. File on investigation of complaints by 1860 community members against synagogue cantor Shechter and his indecent behavior.

101. File on investigation of complaint by 1860 community member David Tsofinger against rabbi Elias Ishel for abuse of position.

102. Instructions of Chernivtsi magistrate and 1860 Storozhynets provincial authorities on providing a list of Jewish young men born in 1840 for call‐up to army service.

103. Inquiry of regional court to rabbinate on 1860 giving testimony on financial status and conduct of Hana Merdinger and Fela Amster, accused of theft.

104. Appeals to provincial authorities from 1860 Storozhynets and on securing presence of community members in the rabbinate to settle business conflicts.

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105. Appeal to regional authorities for compulsory 1860 summons to rabbinate of community member Elias Opp who left his family bereft of livelihood.

106. Appeal to provincial authorities of 1860 Kympolung for compulsory summons of Abraham Shlimper to Lembersky rabbinate.

107. Notices sent by provincial authorities of 1860 Vyzhnytsia to community members Aaron Gubinger and Yosel Klein for their appearance before the rabbinate of city of Chernivtsi to settle their family conflicts.

108. Queries of financial authorities for testimony 1860 on community profits for 1860 – 1870.

109. Notification of Chernivtsi provincial 1860 authorities on settling maximum prices for kosher meat.

110. Appeal to regional court of Bukovina for 1860 return of temporarily lent Torah.

111. Instructions on transfer of money to 1860 , collected by community members for religious purposes.

112. Appeal to magistrate for providing death 1860 certificates of community members.

113. Appeals of rabbinate to regional authorities 1860 for additional registration of births of community members in statements on community status.

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114. Birth certificates issued in communities in 1860 cities of Zalischyky, Brody, and Trembov (Terebovl) to members of the community of Chernivtsi. Originals.

115. Marriage certificates issued to Jewish 1860 religious communities of Bukovina.

116. Statistical data on deaths of community 1860 members in 1860.

1861

117. Communication to community magistrate on 1861 liquidation of debts through taxation in 1861.

118. Financial report of Jewish school in city of 1855 – Chernivtsi for 1855 – 1856 through 1860 – 1861 1861.

1862

119. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1862 Bukovina and magistrate of the city of Chernivtsi on hiring of new butchers and on giving material assistance to invalid butchers.

1863 120. Instructions of regional authorities of 1863 Bukovina on rules for hiring of butchers.

121. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1863 Chernivtsi on securing appearance of new butchers before the magistrate for taking oath.

122. Permit issued by regional authorities for 1863 leasing the right to sell kosher meat.

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1865

123. Passport for travel to of member of 1865 Jewish Chernivtsi community Abraham Gang.

124. Marriage certificate of community member 1865 Shleyfer Blum. Original.

125. Birth certificate issued by Brody community 1865 to member Hana Berliner.

1866

126. Application by community member S. 1866 Moderer to magistrate of city of Chernivtsi for permission to acquire real estate.

1867

127. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1867 Chernivtsi on hiring of new butchers.

128. Certificate issued by synagogue elder Leyzer 1867 Gelber to community members Jacob Horowitz and Gela Kitey certifying their three‐time public announcement of marriage.

1868

129. Communication by provincial court of city of 1868 Chernivtsi of passing to the community of philanthropic fund left by diseased Fritzferdig (Friedfertig).

130. Financial report on profits of Jewish 1868 synagogue for 1868.

131. Birth certificates of community members 1868 Yosef Komusher and Karl Seltzer. Originals.

132. Appeals to regional authorities for release of 1868 community members from public announcement of their marriage.

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1869

133. Appeals to regional authorities for release of 1869 community members from public announcement of their marriage.

134. Permission to marry issued by magistrate of 1869 city of Lemberg to community member Mendel Sokol.

135. Foreign passports of members of Jewish 1869 community of Chernivtsi.

136. Birth certificate issued to Sarah Gitel Tishel in 1869 city of Ternopil. Originals.

137. Financial report of Jewish slaughter‐house for 1869 1869.

1870

138. Order of regional authorities of Bukovina for 1870 acquisition of obligations of state debt by staff of philanthropic community funds. Originals.

139. Statement on creation of fund for providing 1870 aid to students of gymnasium in city of Suchav with funds gifted by communities of Bukovina.

140. Birth certificate of community member Fishel 1870 Hersh Wisebrod. Original.

141. Financial reports of pension fund of 1870 community teachers for 1870.

1871

142. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1871 for proving a list of young men born on 1852 subject to call‐up to the army.

143. Decisions of courts of Bukovina region on 1871 coming of age of community members.

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144. Information on cases of exit from the 1871 community of Jewish community members of city of Chernivtsi.

145. Information issued by elders of synagogue to 1871 community members testifying to the three time public announcement of their marriage.

146. Birth certificate issued to community 1871 member Heyze Hofner by church parish in village of Lukovitsa.

1872

147. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1872 Bukovina on promoting permission to eliminate religious split in the community and recognition of head rabbi Igel’s right to direct through statements the status of the community.

148. Appeals to regional authorities of Bukovina to 1872 resolve religious conflict between the community and group of “orthodox Jews.”

149. Correspondence with regional court on giving 1872 testimony on meaning of “anathema.”

150. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1872 Bukovina on granting of postponement to community of Vyzhnytsia for payment of religious taxes for upkeep of regional rabbi.

151. Instructions of regional authorities for closing 1872 of community bath‐house in town of Siret for non‐payment for its upkeep.

152. Instructions of provincial court for 1872 presentation of Torah for taking the oath of the accused of Jewish faith.

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153. Correspondence with regional court of 1872 Bukovina on giving testimony on financial position and trustworthiness of community members of Bela Blaukop and Laba Hedoli, held for prostitution.

154. Instructions of provincial authorities in city of 1872 Chernivtsi and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on providing a list of young men born in 1853 subject to call‐up for the army.

155. Appeal of rabbi before military commandant 1872 of city of Chernivtsi for release from service of soldiers of Jewish faith during the Jewish holidays.

156. Communication of military commandant of 1872 city of Chernivtsi on granting of a four‐day leave to soldiers of Jewish faith for religious holidays.

157. Circular of regional authorities of Bukovina 1872 on rules for granting a pension to reserve officers of Austrian army, residing abroad.

158. Certificates issued by magistrate of city of 1872 Zabarazh and provincial authorities of city of Chernivtsi and community members on their completion of military service.

159. Communication of magistrate of city 1872 Chernivtsi on granting orthodox rabbi Woys (Wise) the right to marry community members.

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160. Memoranda of rabbis of Bukovina on 1872 registration in statements on community status of marriages of community members.

161. Memoranda of rabbi of Bukovina authorities 1872 and community on taking measures banning community members Leyzer Shekhter and Yakov Wiseman from conducting marriages and religious services without his permission.

162. Case of investigation by authorities of 1872 community of town of Radauti (Radautz) of denunciation of community member Hersh Shapiro for registering marriages without permission of rabbi.

163. Case of issuing permission to under‐age 1872 community members to marry.

164. Information issued to synagogue elders by 1872 community members testifying to the three times public announcement of their marriage.

165. Certificates on right to marry issued by 1872 Chernivtsi and Odessa rabbinates to community members.

166. Instructions of magistrate for providing 1872 statistical information on births, marriages and deaths among Jewish population of city of Chernivtsi.

167. Instructions of magistrate on registration of 1872 births of community members in statements of community status.

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168. Instructions of magistrate on registration of 1872 deaths of community members in statements on community status.

169. Birth certificate of community member David 1872 Gotfried issued by community of city of Chernivtsi and community member Gitel Witner issued by provincial authorities of Michatneli.

170. Decisions of regional court of Bukovina on 1872 break up of marriages of community members.

171. List of notaries entrusted with handling of 1872 inheritance issues of community members.

172. Certificate of trustworthiness issued by 1872 rabbinate to community member Solomon Pulver. Original.

173. List of Jews who died in Chernivtsi in 1872. 1872

174. Application of butchers for pay‐increase. 1872

175. Financial report of fund of community 1872 teachers in 1872.

1873

176. Instructions of regional authorities of 1873 Bukovina testifying to appointment of regional rabbi Igel and his right to collect religious taxes.

177. Memorandum of authorities of city of 1873 Chernivtsi on providing certificates of illness to community members in 1873.

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178. Petition of chief rabbi Igel before magistrate 1873 of city of Chernivtsi for eviction outside the country of foreigner Moses Yakov Katz in connection with his entering into unlawful marriage.

179. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1873 Chernivtsi on eviction outside Austrian state of a Turkish national of Jewish faith Moses Zholik.

180. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1873 Bukovina and provincial authorities of city of Chernivtsi on upholding of sanitary rules by community members.

181. Communication by regional authorities of 1873 Bukovina on granting permission to community to auction a lease of right to collect taxes from profits of sale of kosher meat.

182. Communication from regional authorities of 1873 Bukovina on planned American exercise of a balloon trans‐Atlantic flight and on provision of assistance in case of its landing.

183. Circular of regional authorities of Bukovina 1873 on exemption from payment of stamp duty for marriage certificates for persons who completed military service.

184. Instructions of authorities of city of Chernivtsi 1873 for provision of a list of young men born in 1854 who are subject to call‐up for army service.

185. Correspondence with military presence 1873 Tarkobchek on issuance of certificate on completion of military service to community member Natan Ehrlich.

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186. Instructions of regional authorities of 1873 Bukovina and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on conduct of services in synagogue during religious holidays.

187. Orders for appointment of teachers for work 1873 in communal schools in city of Chernivtsi for instruction of law of God to students of Jewish faith.

188. Case of investigation of denunciation by rabbi 1873 of cemetery watchman Wolf Piker for evading his work obligations.

189. Case of investigation of denunciation by 1873 community member Ignats Klugman of teacher of Jewish school I. Barash for tempting his sonwith over‐indulgence with forbidden food.

190. Instructions of provincial authorities of city of 1872 ‐ Chernivtsi for providing statistical‐ 1873 demographic data about community members for 1872 – 1873.

191. Instructions of magistrate, military 1873 commandant and financial authorities for issuing death certificates.

192. Instructions of magistrate on additional 1873 registration of births of community members in statements on status of the community.

193. Certificates issued by department of 1873 community status in the province.

194. Certificate issued by elders of synagogues to 1873 community members certifying public announcement of their marriage.

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195. Certificates of marriage of community 1873 members issued by rabbinate.

196. Certificates issued by rabbinate on divorces 1873 of community members.

197. Certificates of divorces of community 1873 members issued by regional court.

198. Birth certificates issued by communities of 1873 cities of Chernivtsi, Yaroslav, Brody, Boyan, , and Stanislav to community members. Originals.

1874

199. Instructions of magistrate on appointment by 1874 community authorities of teachers for instruction of law of God in evangelical school to students of Jewish faith in 1874 – 1875.

200. Case of investigation of applications by 1874 community members for financial assistance from charitable fund to Jewish widows and orphans.

201. Certificates issued by chief rabbi Igel to 1874 instructors of law of God Moses Beker, Yosef Krausgar, Iza Rosenget certifying to their work.

1875

202. Correspondence with school council in city of 1875 Chernivtsi on selection of teacher of law of God in community school Klokuch.

203. Memorandum of director S. Shits of Jewish 1875 school in city of Chernivtsi to regional school council of Bukovina on transfer of school’s registered and financial documents to Jewish teachers’ pension fund.

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204. Birth certificates issued by Jewish 1875 communities of Stanislav – Kolomea () to community members of city of Chernivtsi Elias Kenberg and Berta Brendel. Originals.

1876

205. Case of investigation of announcement by 1876 community member Yosel Gozenberg of his exit from Jewish religious community in connection with imposition on him of back‐ breaking taxes.

206. Correspondence with financial department of 1876 city of Chernivtsi on providing certificates on profits of butchers for imposition of taxes.

207. Birth certificate issued by the community of 1876 city of Horodenka (Gorodnenko) to community member of city of Chernivtsi Fishel Doych. Original.

1877

208. Case of investigation of applications of 1877 community members for positions as teachers of religion.

209. Correspondence with tax department of city 1877 of Chernivtsi on granting postponement of payment of taxes on profits from Jewish bath house.

1878

210. Case of investigation of applications of 1878 community members for appointment as teachers in Jewish school.

211. Case of investigation of application of 1878 community employees for increase in salary.

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212. Report of pension fund of community 1878 teachers on number of bonds purchased by them.

213. Birth certificate issued by community of city 1878 of Lemberg (Lviv) to community member of city of Chernivtsi Molke Reyzel Gozner. Original.

1879

214. Correspondence with tax department of city 1879 of Chernivtsi on exemption from taxes on property of philanthropic fund of Esther Gerbel.

215. Application of school teacher of Jewish 1879 community of city of Chernivtsi Noy Kormus and his rejection of pay‐raise.

216. Birth certificate issued by Jewish community 1879 of city of Chhernivtsi to community member Charlotte Shefer.

1880

217. Correspondence with school council of city of 1880 Chernivtsi on taking measures to increase the number of courses on God’s law in community schools.

218. Financial report of management of 1870 – philanthropic fund “Friedfertig” for 1870 – 1879 1879.

219. Certificate of citizenship of members of 1880 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

220. Birth certificates issued by communities of 1880 Chernivtsi and to community members of city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1881

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221. Case of investigation of appeals of teachers 1881 of God’s law for payment of debt by salary.

222. Case of investigation of complaints by 1881 community members treated in community hospital and head of the hospital for coarse treatment of the sick.

223. Case of investigation of applications of 1881 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic fund “Friedfertig”.

224. Correspondence with directors of Chernivtsi 1881 people’s cafeteria on release of additional resources to provide free dinners to the poor members of the community.

225. Community announcements on leasing of 1881 right to collect taxes on profits from sale of meat from Jewish slaughterhouse.

226. Certificate issued by synagogue elder to 1881 community members Moses Friedman and Leah Frenkel testifying to the three‐time announcement of their marriage.

227. Certificates issued by synagogue elder to 1881 community members testifying to public announcement of their marriage.

228. Certificate on right to marry issued by rabbi 1881 and recording departments of statements on community status to community members.

229. Certificate on completion of military service 1881 issued by commander of infantry regiment of Graz (Gratz) to community member Haim Onas Blum.

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230. Marriage certificates issued to community 1881 members of city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

231. Birth certificate issued by community of 1881 Korolevko to community member Irs Rosenblat.

1882

232. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1882 Bukovina on establishment of philanthropic fund from monies left by deceased Berta Titer.

233. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1882 Bukovina on creation of philanthropic fund from monies left by deceased Bernhart Berber and Amole Berber to aid pregnant women.

234. Correspondence with provincial authorities of 1882 Chernivtsi on issuance of statistical‐ demographic certificates of Jewish communities of city of Chernivtsi.

235. Memoranda of school council of city of 1882 Chernivtsi on appointment of teaches to community schools for teaching God’s law to Jewish communities.

236. Case of investigation of applications of 1882 community employees for pay increase.

237. Personal file of director of community 1882 – hospital Mendel Baltinester. 1887

238. Permit of military commander of city of 1882 Chernivtsi for transfer of ritual Passover food to imprisoned military staff of Jewish faith.

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239. Instructions of regional authorities of 1882 Bukovina and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on additional registration of newborns Aba Yankel, Moves Yankel, Eti Bergen in statements of community status.

240. Applications of community members for free 1882 dinners at people’s canteen.

241. Birth certificates issued by Bakau authorities 1882 and communities of Storozhynets, Chernivtsi, Lviv and Zvynyach by community members of city of Chernivtsi.

242. Certificate of trustworthiness issued by village authorities of Molodiya to community member Pesie Geyger.

______1883 243. Statistical information on number of students 1883 in communal schools in city of Chernivtsi for 1883.

244. Statistical‐demographic information of Jewish 1882 ‐ communities of Chernivtsi province for 1882‐ 1883 1883.

245. Correspondence with tax department of city 1883 of Chernivtsi on granting postponement of tax on community real estate.

246. Communication of tax department to 1883 community members of city of Chernivtsi on their payment of military tax.

247. Orders of community authorities on 1883 appointment of teachers in communal schools of city of Chernivtsi for instruction of God’s law to students of Jewish faith.

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248. Case of investigation of appeal of community 1883 employees for pay increase.

249. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1883 recognition of coming of age of community member Usher Wolfiter.

250. Rule of philanthropic society on promoting 1883 assistance to poor members of community “Makhze levion”. Copy.

251. Applications of community members for free 1883 dinners from “people’s canteen”.

252. Memoranda of rabbi Wise of city of 1883 Chernivtsi to regional rabbi Igel on registration of community marriages.

253. Certificates on right to marry issued by 1883 courts, provincial authorities, magistrate and rabbis of Bukovina to community members.

254. Information issued by synagogue elders to 1883 community members testifying to three‐time public announcement of their marriage.

255. Birth certificates issued by communities of 1883 cites of Lviv, Sudova Vyshnia, , Suchav, Brody, Stanislav, Garancha by community members of city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

256. Financial report of pension fund of school 1883 teachers of the community for 1883.

257. Census of members of Jewish community of 1883 city of Chernivtsi. Population census for 1880.

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1884

258. Report of head rabbi of city of Chernivtsi on 1884 results of investigation of teaching of God’s law in communal schools of city of Chernivtsi.

259. Correspondence with regional school council 1884 of Bukovina on establishing the salary amount for teachers of God’s law in communal schools.

260. Correspondence with directors of schools in 1884 – city of Chernivtsi on permission to teach 1885 God’s law to Jewish students on Sundays.

261. Case of investigation of applications of 1884 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic fund “Friedfertig”.

262. Applications of community members for free 1884 dinners from “people’s canteen”.

263. Correspondence with regional court of 1884 Bukovina on providing space in Chernivtsi jail for conducting services for the incarcerated of Jewish faith.

264. Case of investigation of application of 1884 community member Shlesinger Julius for change in surname to Zingen Julius.

265. Communication from financial authorities on 1884 obligatory payment of tax by community member Berl Fleisher.

266. Case of investigation of applications of 1884 community members for exemption from public announcement of their marriage in synagogue.

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267. Certificates issued by synagogue elders to 1884 community members testifying to the public announcement of their marriage.

268. Certificates issued by regional court, 1884 magistrate and rabbi to community members certifying their marriage.

269. Instructions of regional authorities of 1884 Bukovina on additional registration of marriage of Oznas Katz and Toni Reza Kunfershmit and divorce of husband and wife Julius Blumenfeld and Beti Blumenfeld in statement on community status.

270. Marriage certificates issued to community 1884 members by rabbi Wise in city of Chernivtsi.

271. Decisions of regional court on coming of age 1884 of community members Pearl Esther Menkes and Heinrich Baltinester.

272. Birth certificates issued by communities of 1884 cities of Chernivtsi, Lviv, Ternopil, Roman, to community members of city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

273. Birth certificates of community members in 1884 city of Chernivtsi issued as evidence.

274. Identity cards for community tribe of 1884 Solomon Meyer Shinker issued as evidence.

1885

275. Instructions of rabbis Igel and Wise on 1885 inspection of work of butchers.

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276. Instructions of community authorities on 1885 withholding of 2 % of salary of teachers of community school to pension fund.

277. Case of investigation of appeal of community 1885 employees for salary increase.

278. Case of investigation of application of 1885 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds “Friedfertig” and “Titenger”.

279. Applications by community members for free 1885 dinners from “people’s canteen”.

280. Certificate issued to synagogue cantor Berg 1885 on his right to conduct services for inmates of Jewish faith in jail in city of Chernivtsi.

281. Certificates issued by synagogue elders to 1885 community members on public announcement of their marriage.

282. Certificates issued by provincial authorities, 1885 magistrate, courts and rabbis to community members certifying their right to marry.

283. Marriage certificates issued to community 1885 members by rabbi Wise in city of Chernivtsi.

284. Certificate of divorce between husband and 1885 wife Hukhim Redinger and Hana Redinger issued by regional rabbinate of Bukovina.

285. Birth certificates of community members of 1885 cities of Chernivtsi, Lviv, , Dorohoi, Ternopil and Gorodenka.

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1886

286. Case of investigation of appeals of 1886 community employees for salary increase.

287. Memorandum of director of community 1886 school on results of inspection of teachers’ pension fund.

288. Report of community manager Vyshofunger 1886 on the number of purchased bonds for teachers’ pension fund.

289. Personal file of cemetery guard Abraham 1886 Metsger.

290. Materials on conduct of election of new 1886 management of synagogue in city of Chernivtsi. (Announcements and records).

291. Record of provincial court Lubachev 1886 (Lobachev) on recognition of right to inherit property of deceased Hersh Korn for members of his family.

292. Case of investigation of application of 1886 community members for free dinners at Chernivtsi “People’s canteen”.

293. Regulations of community alms‐house in city 1886 of Kolomea (Kolomyia).

294. Personal file of cantor Izok Rosengek of 1886 synagogue “Temple” in city of Chernivtsi.

295. Instructions of regional authorities on 1886 additional registration of birth of community members in statements on community status.

296. Permission of provincial courts of cites of 1886 Chernivtsi and Lviv for divorces (of community members) of husband and wife Adolf Vatin and Rosa Vatin and husband and wife Wolf Wiselberg and Elka Wiselberg.

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297. Certificates issued by synagogue elders to 1886 community members certifying to the three—time public announcement of their marriage.

298. Certificates issued by courts, magistrate and 1886 rabbis to community members on their right to enter into marriage.

299. Marriage certificates issued to community 1886 members by rabbi Wise of city of Chernivtsi.

300. Birth certificates of community members 1886 issued to communities of cities of Glyboka (Gleboka) , Gorodenka, Kulouts, Zbarai, Chernivtsi, Storozhynets and Fyltyngen.

301. Death certificates of community members 1886 Haya Lyblykh and Regina Kramer. Originals.

302. Census lists of members of Jewish community 1886 in city of Chernivtsi based on population census.

1887

303. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1887 Bukovina on providing a document certifying the size of philanthropic fund left by deceased Hersh Berish.

304. Correspondence with gymnasium director of 1887 city of Chernivtsi on providing a plan for teaching God’s law to students of Jewish faith.

305. Memorandum of director of community 1887 school on confirmation of the educational plan of the school for 1887/1888.

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306. Case of investigation of statement of director 1887 of Jewish school Shits on his dismissal from post.

307. Case of investigation of statement of 1887 community member Herman Foerverg on his appointment as teacher at community school.

308. Communication on decision of authorities of 1887 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on cancellation of debts on rabbis’ salary to teachers’ pension fund.

309. Case of investigation of appeals of 1887 community employees for salary increase.

310. Report of member of community 1887 management Vyshchofer (Wyshchofer) on the number of purchased bonds for teachers’ pension fund.

311. Applications of community members for free 1887 dinners from “people’s canteen”.

312. Agreement on leasing of right to collect taxes 1887 on sale of meat from Jewish slaughterhouse, concluded between the community and resident David Herbel (Gerbel) of city of Chernivtsi. Original.

313. Instructions of regional authorities of 1887 Bukovina on additional registration of marriages of community members in statements on community status.

314. Certificates issued by synagogue elders to 1887 community members on fact of public announcement of their marriage.

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315. Decision of regional court on coming of age 1887 of community members.

316. arriage certificates issued to community 1887 members by rabbi Wise of city of Chernivtsi.

317. Birth certificates of community members of 1887 city of Chernivtsi.

318. Certificate of moral trustworthiness issued by 1887 city authorities of Monostyrsk to community member Rifka Klezner‐Shekhter.

1888

319. Correspondence with regional school council 1888 of Bukovina on appointment of teachers of God’s law in communal schools in city of Chernivtsi.

320. Petition of community school director on 1888 dismissal of teachers Geler (Heller) and Gamel (Hamel) in connection with their demands for salary increase.

321. Communication to magistrate of city of 1888 Chernivtsi on the case of exit from the community of members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

322. Regulation on rules for establishing size of 1888 teachers’ salary in Jewish schools.

323. Cashier’s regulations on providing assistance 1888 to poor Jews in city of Lemberg.

324. Case of investigation of appeals of 1888 community employees for salary increase.

325. Records of meeting of Landtag of Bukovina 1888 on 24 January and 6 February 1888 on issue of establishing a fund for assistance to students.

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326. Materials on sale of seats for worship in 1888 synagogue “Temple” in city of Chernivtsi. (Memoranda, notices, correspondence).

327. Case of investigation of charges by community 1888 members treated at hospital against employees who abused their position.

328. Decision of regional court on coming of age of 1888 community member Hersh Kern.

329. Certificates issued by provincial authorities, 1888 courts, magistrate and rabbis to community members testifying to their marriage.

330. Marriage certificates issued to community 1888 members by rabbi Wise in city of Chernivtsi.

331. Birth certificates of community members 1888 issued to communities of cities of Chernivtsi, Sniatyn, Siret, Kamianets – Podilskyi, Novoselytsia, and Storozhynets.

332. Death certificates of community members 1888 Bronya Marfield, Jacob Kizler.

333. Census list of members of Jewish community 1888 of city of Chernivtsi based on population census for 1880.

334. Financial report of Jewish community for 1876 1876.

335. Financial report of Jewish community for 1888 1888.

336. Financial report of Jewish community for 1886 1886.

1889

337. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1889 Bukovina on establishment of philanthropic fund from monies left by deceased Hershel Berish.

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338. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1889 Bukovina on establishment of philanthropic fund from credits left by deceased Leyzer Bauman.

339. Correspondence with regional school council 1889 of Bukovina on payment of liabilities on salaries to teachers of religion in the community.

340. Information on cases of exit of members of 1889 Jewish community from the community of city of Chernivtsi.

341. Case of investigation of applications of 1889 community employees for financial assistance.

342. Instructions to stonemasons on rules for 1889 making and installing tombstones in Jewish cemeteries.

343. Statement on payments and receipts of 1889 pension fund of community teachers.

344. Regulations on rules of upkeep of premises of 1889 great synagogue in city of Chernivtsi.

345. Record of leasing of right to provide supplies 1889 to community hospital.

346. Birth certificate of community member 1889 Caroline Shnerber. Original.

1890

347. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1890 Bukovina on providing space in Chernivtsi prison for conducting services for inmates of Jewish faith.

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348. Petitions of Jewish communities of Bukovina to 1890 head of council of ministers of Austria for provision of monies from philanthropic fund “Baron Hirsh” to assist poor members of the community.

349. Memorandum of school council of city of 1890 Chernivtsi on creating a few courses on religion in communal schools.

350. Efforts of community school director to appoint 1890 an expert to investigate state of athletic equipment in connection with accident in school.

351. List of teachers who teach God’s law in 1890 communal schools in city of Chernivtsi in 1890 – 1891.

352. Information of financial authorities of city of 1890 Chernivtsi on providing certificates on size of property of philanthropic funds under community control for tax purposes.

353. Case of consideration of community members 1890 for granting permission to conduct religious services in private houses during religious holidays.

354. Case of investigation of application of 1890 community employees for financial assistance.

355. Case of investigation of application of 1890 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds “Barbel” and “Gesher”.

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356. Case of inspection of application of Beresh 1890 Meler for position as community butcher in city of Chernivtsi.

357. Certificates issued by synagogue elders to 1890 community members testifying to the three‐ time public announcement of their marriage.

358. Marriage certificates issued to community 1890 members by rabbi Wise of city of Chernivtsi.

359. Birth certificates of community members of city 1890 of Chernivtsi issued by communities of cities of Chernivtsi, Lviv, Zalishchyky, and Dorokhoy. Originals.

1891

360. Correspondence with Chernivtsi office of 1891 – alliance for protection of rights of Jews 1918 on assistance to Jewish emigrants from Tsarist Russia and Romania who suffered from anti‐ Semitic pogroms , on and enlarging of membership of the alliance.

361. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1891 – Bukovina on establishing philanthropic funds 1892 from inheritance left by deceased L. Bauman and M. Tsifer.

362. Case of establishment of philanthropic fund 1891 – from monies left by deceased Amale Tsuker. 1905

363. Case of investigation of charges by community 1891 members against teacher Landes in Jewish school for coarse treatment of students.

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364. Correspondence with regional court of 1891 Bukovina on re‐equipment of space for prayer in Chernivtsi prison for inmates of Jewish faith.

365. Decisions on allocation of stipend to 1891 community members who completed primary school.

366. Applications by community members for 1891 financial assistance.

367. Summary of community profits for 1891 ‐1900 1891 – submitted to tax department in city of 1900 Chernivtsi for taxation.

368. Instructions of regional authorities of Bukovina 1891 on additional registration of births of community members in statements on community status.

1892

369. Materials on conduct of elections of head rabbi 1892 – of Bukovina region (lists of voters, election 1893 ballots, records, decisions, etc.).

370. Decisions of community authorities and article 1892 published in newspaper “Merysh – Shlezisher korespondent” in city of Brno on putting forward of candidate for position of head rabbi of Bukovina in connection of death of rabbi Igel.

371. Extract from legislation of Austrian parliament 1892 on rules for teaching religion in secular schools.

372. Correspondence with regional school council of 1892 Bukovina on appointment of teachers of religion in communal schools.

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373. Memorandum of director of community school 1892 on expulsion from school of students Hersh Gertskis (Hertskis) and Psate Mikhal for beating a student.

374. Correspondence with military commander of 1892 – city of Chernivtsi on release from work of 1903 military servicemen of Jewish faith during Jewish holidays.

375. Appeals before regional court of Bukovina on 1892 release of inmates of Jewish faith from work during religious holidays.

376. Appeals of community members before the 1892 magistrate of city of Chernivtsi for permission to conduct religious services in private houses during religious holidays.

377. Applications of community members for 1892 financial assistance.

378. Announcement by community member Bela 1892 Rapoport of establishment of philanthropic fund from inheritance left by deceased Fishel Rapoport.

379. Financial report of community school for school 1891 ‐ years 1891 – 1892. 1892

380. Birth certificates of community members of city 1892 of Chernivts issued by communities of towns of Sadgora (Sadhora) and Tysmenytsia. Original.

1893

381. Correspondence with regional school council of 1893 Bukovina on appointment of head rabbi Rosenfeld by instructor of religion in middle schools of city of Chernivtsi.

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382. Lecture by director Baltinester of Jewish school 1893 on status of premises and educational process in school.

383. Rules confirmed by minister of people’s 1893 education in Tsarist Russia on 5 September 1893 on rules for issuance of certificates of title “Melamed” for teachers of Jewish religion.

384. Case of investigation of denunciation of 1893 community school teacher Shultz for breach of work discipline.

385. Correspondence with military commander of 1893 city of Chernivtsi on release from work of military servicemen of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

386. Correspondence with director of Jewish school 1893 in city of Chernivtsi on securing attendance of school teachers in synagogue during religious holidays.

387. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1893 Chernivtsi on issuance of permission to conduct religious services during religious holidays in private houses.

388. Case of investigation of applications of 1893 community members for work in public institutions.

389. Case of investigation of appeals of community 1893 employees for raise in salary and financial assistance.

390. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1893 Chernivtsi on allocation of community plot for construction of synagogue.

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391. Agreement on leasing right to collect taxes on 1893 profits from sale of kosher meat, concluded between community and residents of city of Chernivtsi Benjamin Langer and Motiyo Gottesman.

392. Financial report of community of city of 1893 Chernivtsi for 1893.

1894

393. Instructions of regional authorities of Bukovina 1894 to regional treasury for return of community savings submitted for temporary financial deposit.

394. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1894 Bukovina on exchange of bonds on state loan.

395. Correspondence with military commander of 1894 2nd corps of Austrian army in city of Lemberg on granting postponement from army call up of community members liable to military service until the end of religious holidays.

396. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1894 Chernivtsi on establishment of philanthropic fund from monies left by deceased Hannah Shteiner.

397. Statement on creation of philanthropic fund 1894 from monies left by deceased community member Haim Gelber. Copy.

398. Case of investigation of applications of 1894 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds “Friedfertig” and “Goldshleger”.

399. Applications of regional school council of 1894 Bukovina for increase in number of hours for teaching religion in primary grades in state gymnasium in city of Chernivtsi.

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400. Case of investigation of charge by director L. G. 1894 Baltinester of Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi against teacher Liblayb for failure to fulfill her work obligations.

401. Appeals of teachers Foerverk Herman, Solomon 1894 Shultz, Elias Yankel, and Usher Landes to community authorities for elevation in their title.

402. Personal file of butcher Isaac Shechter. 1894 – 1919 403. Applications of community employees for 1894 financial assistance.

404. Case of investigation of appeals of community 1894 members for conduct of religious services in private houses during religious holidays.

405. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1894 Chernivtsi on additional registration of marriage of community members Marcus Ziser and Egel Andinger in statements on community status.

406. Certificates issued by synagogue elders to 1894 community members on fact of public announcement of their marriage.

407. Certificate on right to marry of members of 1894 – Jewish community Tepper Ludvig and Shor 1895 Avgust (August).

408. Certificates issued by provincial court of city of 1894 Chernivtsi and rabbinates to community members testifying to their right to enter into marriage.

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409. Marriage certificate of community members of 1894 city of Chernivtsi David Frimet to Malka Gude Tsaler. Original.

410. Birth certificate issued by community of 1894 Koznyatov to community member of city of Chernivtsi Victor Goldberg. Original.

411. List of members of Jewish community 1894 – Kuchumare. 1896

412. Financial report of community school and 1894 hospital for 1894.

1895

413. Letter of instruction of regional authorities of 1895 Bukovina and correspondence with provincial authorities of city of Chernivtsi and Jewish communities of Sadgora (Sadhora) and Boyan on granting certificates of their education.

414. Correspondence with regional school council 1895 of Bukovina on appointment of rabbi Abraham Goyman as teacher of religion in school in city of Chernivtsi.

415. Decision on appointment of Adolf Shteihouse 1895 (Steinhouse) as temporary director of Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi in connection with the illness of director G. Baltinester.

416. Correspondence with regional school council of 1895 Bukovina on granting certificate on school activities of teacher Usher Landes in connection with his application for appointment as teacher of religion in communal schools in city of Chernivtsi.

417. Personal file of cleaner of synagogue Hersh 1895 Rosenblatt.

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418. Appeals of community employees for increase 1895 in salary.

419. Applications to regional authorities of Bukovina 1895 for finacial subsidies for upkeep of community hospital.

420. Case of investigation of application of 1895 Chernivtsi management of “people’s canteeen” for giving out of financial subsidies in connection with increase in contingent of poor community members receiving free dinners.

421. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1895 Bukovina on conduct of religious services on premises of hotels “Galicia” and “Rossiya” during religious holidays.

422. Memorandum of military commander of city of 1895 Chernivtsi on release from work of military servicemen of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

423. Correspondence with finance department of 1895 city of Chernivtsi on payment of taxes from profits from philanthropic funds under community leadership.

424. Report of head of Jewish religious community 1895 of Vienna doctor Gustav Kohn on exemption of school of Vienna Jewish community from payment of taxes for rent of premises.

425. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1895 divorce between husband and wife Aaron Kramer and Rosa Kramer.

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426. Certificates of right to marry issued by 1895 magistrate of city of Chernivtsi, provincial authorities of Bukovina and rabbinate to community members.

427. Marriage certificates of community members, 1895 issued by rabbi Wise.

428. Birth certificates of community members of city 1895 of Chernivtsi issued to communities of Chernivtsi, , Borogozovne, Razdolye.

429. Financial report of community for 1895. 1895

430. Financial report of community school and 1895 hospital for 1895.

1896

431. Letter of instructions of regional authorities of 1896 – Bukovina/ copy/ and correspondence with 1898 provincial authorities of city of Chernivtsi on change in regulations to Jewish communities.

432. Records of meetings of authorities of 1896 community for 1896.

433. Appeals to regional executive committee of 1896 Bukovina on giving out of financial subsidies for upkeep of community hospital.

434. Communication to military command of city of 1896 Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services in great synagogue for military personnel of Jewish faith.

435. Correspondence with director L. Baltinester of 1896 community school on renewal of employment of teachers Bloukonf, Katz, Zaynfeld, dismissed with reduction of staff.

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436. Report of director L. Baltinester of Jewish 1896 school of city of Chernivtsi on number of teaching hours byf teachers of Jewish school.

437. Case of investigation of applications of 1896 community members for appointment as teachers of religion in communal schools in city of Chernivtsi.

438. Case of investigation of applications of 1896 community employees for salary increase.

439. Case of investigation of charges of cantor 1896 Simon Shechter of Great synagogue against members of chorus of synagogue for unauthorized appropriation of earnings received for conducting religious services at funerals.

440. Case of investigation of applications of 1896 community members for financial subsidies from philanthropic fund “Friedfertig”.

441. Case of investigation of application by L. 1896 Baltinester, widow of deceased head of housekeeping of Jewish hospital Mendel Baltinester for financial assistance.

442. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1896 divorce between husband and wife Simson Hirsh and Necha Hirsh – Shmaltser. Originals.

443. Marriage certificates issued to community 1896 members by rabbi Wise.

444. Certificates issued by rabbis to community 1896 members certifying to their right to marry.

445. Certificates issued by elders of synagogues to 1896 community members certifying to the fact of public announcement of their marriage.

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446. Birth certificates of community members of city 1896 of Chernivtsi issued by communities of cities of , , Pilzen (Pilsen?) and Chernivtsi.

447. Census list of members of Jewish community 1896 based on population census for 1880.

448. Financial report of community for 1896. 1896

449. Financial report of school and hospital of the 1896 community for 1896.

1897

450. Principles laid out by ministry of culture and 1897 education and regulations of regional authorities of Bukovina on functions, competencies and scope of activity of Jewish religious communities and on rules for putting in place regulations for these communities.

451. Communication from school council of city of 1897 Chernivtsi on results of inspection in Jewish school of city of Chernivtsi.

452. Communication on cases of exit from the 1897 community of members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

453. Application for pension of director of Jewish 1897 school L. Baltinester.

454. Applications of community employees for 1897 increase in salary.

455. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1897 Chernivtsi on withholding salary of cantor of Great synagogue Simon Shechter for taxes.

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456. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1897 Bukovina on providing subsidies for hospital and primary school in the community.

457. Applications of Chernivtsi “people’s canteen” 1897 for financial subsidies in connections with increase in contingent of poor members of the community benefiting from free dinners.

458. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1897 transfer to community operation of philanthropic fund left by deceased Sala Greengrass.

459. Case of applications of community members 1897 for financial assistance from philanthropic funds “Wagner” and “Wirley”.

460. Correspondence with regional court of 1897 Bukovina on conduct of religious services for inmates of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

461. Appeal to military commander of city of 1897 Chernivtsi for release from exercises of military staff of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

462. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1897 Chernivtsi on allocation of plot of land for construction of poultry slaughter house.

463. Financial report of community for 1897. 1897

464. Financial report of community school and 1897 hospital for 1897.

465. Estimate for repairs of community building. 1897

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466. Birth certificates of community members 1897 Adelshteyn (Adelstein) and Simcha Geyler of city of Chernivtsi .

1898

467. Instructions of regional authorities of Bukovina 1898 – on conduct of re‐election of community 1899 leadership of Sadgora (Sadhora) in connection with emerging charges from community members.

468. Text of regulations of Jewish community of 1898 Sadgora (Sadhora). Copy.

469. Text of regulations of Jewish community of 1898 Kitsman. Copy.

470. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1898 Bukovina on providing a teaching plan of religion in women’s lyceum in city of Chernivtsi.

471. Correspondence with regional rabbi Rosenfeld 1898 on appointment of instructors of God’s law in middle schools in city of Chernivtsi.

472. Case of investigation of applications of 1898 community members for appointment as teachers in communal schools of city of Chernivtsi.

473. Case of investigation of charge by director G. 1898 Dubinsky of Jewish school of city of Chernivtsi against teacher Elias Yankel for refusal to carry out his work obligations.

474. Case of investigation of applications of 1898 community members for financial assistance and salary increase.

475. Communication on rules for establishing size of 1898 salary for community school teachers.

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476. Charges of teachers of Jewish school of city of 1898 Chernivtsi against school director G. Dubinsky for abuse of his position.

477. Appeals to teachers of Jewish school in city of 1898 Chernivtsi for taking part in funeral of deceased school director L. G. Baltinester.

478. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1898 Bukovina on establishment of philanthropic fund from moneys left by deceased Yoel Wigler.

479. Case of investigation of applications of 1898 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic fund “Wagner” and “Friedfertig”.

480. Appeals to military command of city of 1898 Chernivtsi for release from exercises of military servicemen of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

481. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1898 Chernivtsi on presentation of certificates for former community members.

482. Communication to magistrate of city of 1898 Chernivtsi on cases of exit from the community of members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

483. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1898 Chernivtsi on allocation of plot of land for construction of poultry slaughterhouse.

484. Applications to magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1898 and tax department for certificates on profits of philanthropic fund “Greengrass” for taxation purposes.

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485. Death certificates of community members. 1898

1899

486. Correspondence with provincial authorities of 1899 city of Chernivtsi and communities of Sadgora (Sadhora) and Boyan on conduct of new elections of community leadership.

487. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1899 and decision of authorities of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on burial of deceased community members.

488. Communication on cases of exit from the 1899 community of members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

489. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1899 Bukovina and tax department of city of Chernivtsi on providing financial accounting of philanthropic fund “Greengrass”.

490. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1899 – Chernivtsi on community exemption from 1900 payment of taxes on profits from philanthropic fund “Greengrass”.

491. Case of investigation of charge by elder Sharer 1899 of prayer house against community members Moses Goldenberg and Yosel Witer for unauthorized religious assemblies by members of prayer house.

492. Notice of leasing of right to collect taxes on 1899 sale of kosher meat.

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493. Correspondence with school council of 1899 Bukovina on rules for teaching of Jewish religion in communal schools.

494. Correspondence with school council of city of 1899 Chernivtsi on providing a schedule of courses in community school.

495. Correspondence with leadership of Jewish 1899 community in city of Chernivtsi on salary increase of teachers in Jewish school related to improved qualifications.

496. Communication to teachers of Jewish school on 1899 amount of their salary.

497. Community records on appointments, 1899 – relocation moves to pension of community 1927 employees and their subordinate institutions 1899 – 1927.

498. Decisions and records on appointment of 1899 members of chorus in Great synagogue of city of Chernivtsi.

499. Notices of appointment of elders at prayer 1899 houses in city of Chernivtsi.

500. Case of investigation of applications of 1899 community members for employment in subordinate community institutions.

501. Case of investigation of applications of 1899 community members for appointment as cantors at Great synagogue.

502. Personal fine of cantor Simon Shechter at main 1899 synagogue.

503. Personal file of pupil Morris Kessler‐Katz of 1899 Jewish orphans’ home.

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504. Correspondence with religious communities of 1899 cities in Austria on establishment of fund to aid poor Jews.

505. Case of investigation of memoranda of aid 1899 society for Jewish students “Empress Elizabeth” in city of Chernivtsi on issuance of financial subsidies.

506. Case of investigation of applications of 1899 community members for financial assistance.

507. Case of investigation of applications of 1899 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds Barber, Bauman, Wagner and Wagler.

508. Appeal to military commander of city of 1899 Chernivtsi for release from exercises of military servicemen of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

509. Lists of soldiers of Jewish faith with lodgings in 1899 city of Chernivtsi in 1899.

510. Correspondence with director of power station 1899 in city of Chernivtsi on electrification of community synagogues.

511. Case of investigation of applications by 1899 community members for leasing of right to supply products and fuel for hospital in Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

512. Agreement on leasing of right to collect taxes 1899 from profits on sale of kosher meat, concluded between community and residents Menashe Isinger and Motio Gottesman of city of Chernivtsi.

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513. Birth certificates of community members in city 1899 of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1990

514. Decision of leadership of Jewish community of 1900 – city of Chernivtsi on conduct of additional 1901 elections of leadership membership.

515. Documents on activities of prayer society “Bais 1900 – Yehuda Ve David” for 1900 – 1937 1937 (Correspondence, accounts, records, etc.)

516. Communications on cases of exit of members 1900 of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi from the community.

517. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1900 Chernivtsi on presentation of demographic‐ statistical data on the community for 1900.

518. Correspondence with military commander of 1900 city of Chernivtsi and director of power station in city of Chernivtsi on giving leave to military staff and power station employees of Jewish faith during Jewish holidays.

519. Correspondence with provincial school council 1900 of city of Chernivtsi on granting the right to teacher Pepi Gampel in village of Molodiya the right to teach Jewish religion.

520 Correspondence with Jewish student society 1900 “Tsefira” on providing it with premises for teaching a trade to students.

521. Correspondence with regional court of 1900 Bukovina on removing from post the jail Jewish prayer house cantor Raphael Abish for passing letters to prisoners.

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522. Personal file of synagogue cantor Simon 1900 Shechter.

523. Personal file of choral singer Jacob Ostrovsky of 1900 Great synagogue.

524. Case of investigation of applications of 1900 community members for financial assistance and salary increase.

525. Statement on creation of philanthropic fund for 1900 assistance to poor members of the community from funds left by deceased Leib Achner. Originals.

526. Case of investigation of applications of 1900 community members Wagener and Willer for financial assistance from philanthropic fund Friedfertig.

527. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1900 imposition of mortgage on property of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for non‐ payment of debt to magistrate.

528. Notification of Pigemlsky credit society on 1900 sequestration of salary of head cantor of Great synagogue Simon Shechter in connection with repayment of debt.

529. Correspondence with leadership of Jewish 1900 society of Dzhendzhes / Ugorshchina/ on putting on hold the salary of run‐away choral singer Raykhmil Zelig of Great synagogue.

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530. Materials on leasing of contract on delivery of 1900 products and fuel for hospital of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi. (Records, announcements, etc.).

531. Agreement on leasing of right to collect taxes 1900 on sale of kosher meat, concluded between the community and residents Menashe Isinger and Motio Gottesman of city of Chernivtsi.

532. Birth certificate of community member Mark 1900 Yosef Kroitor of city of Chernivtsi.

533. Financial report of pension fund of community 1900 school teachers for 1900.

1901

534. Materials on election of members of 1901 community leadership in city of Chernivtsi / lists of voters, lists of members of leadership, records, etc./

535. Decision of leadership of Jewish community of 1900 – city of Chernivtsi with compilation of registers 1901 of statements on community status in accordance with main population census for 1900.

536. Projected regulations for great synagogue of 1901 city of Chernivtsi.

537. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1900 – Chernivtsi for presentation of demographic – 1901 statistical Emperor Franz Joseph community certificates for 1900.

538. Correspondence with guardian council for 1901 orphans’ house named after on transfer of the building under community leadership.

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539. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1901 Chernivtsi on construction of poultry slaughterhouse.

540. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1901 Bukovina with provincial authorities of city of Chernivtsi and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on placing under freeze the philanthropic fund “Greengrass” in connections with non‐payment of debts.

541. Report to tax department of city of Kitsman on 1901 profits on land of philanthropic funds “Goldner Fischel”.

542. Report on cases of exit from the community of 1901 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

543. Decision of leadership of Jewish community on 1901 appointment of choral singers in synagogue “Temple” in city of Chernivtsi.

544. Case of investigation of applications of 1901 members of the community for financial assistance and salary increase.

545. Case of investigation of applications of 1901 members of the community for appointment as teachers of religion in communal school.

546. Case of investigation of application of Jewish 1901 students’ society “Zefira” (Tzefira) for premises for organization of general education courses for workers.

547. Appeal to military and communal institutions 1901 for release from work of community members during religious holidays.

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548. Correspondence with regional treasury of 1901 Bukovina on issuance of financial subsidy for upkeep of hospital of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

549. Case of investigation of application of 1901 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

550. List of community members who made 1901 donations to philanthropic goals of the community.

551. Case of investigation of applications of 1901 community members for leasing the delivery of fuel and provisions for hospital of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

552. Estimate of expenditures for building a Jewish 1901 cemetery.

553. Financial report of Jewish community of city of 1901 Chernivtsi for 1901.

554. Financial report of Jewish community of city of 1901 Chernivtsi for 1901.

555. Metric information on birth of community 1901 members Elias Nathan Pomerants, Leyser Hirsh Walter, and Lila Drimer. Originals.

1902

556. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1902 Chernivtsi on rules for burial of community members in Jewish cemetery.

557. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1901 – Chernivtsi for presentation of demographic – 1902 statistical information on the community for 1901.

558. Materials on activities of orphans’ house of the 1902 community. (Records of meetings of management, accounts, regulations, correspondence, etc.)

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559. Communication on cases of exit of members of 1902 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi from community membership.

560. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1902 Bukovina on granting permission to collect donations for Passover matzo for poor members of the community.

561. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1902 Bukovina on providing financial subsidies for upkeep of hospital of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

562. Correspondence with military units based in 1902 city of Chernivtsi on release from exercises of soldiers of Jewish faith during religious holidays. List of soldiers of Jewish faith.

563. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1902 Bukovina on compulsory teaching of God’s law in trade schools.

564. Correspondence with head rabbi Rosenfeld of 1902 city of Chernivtsi on application of regional school council of Bukovina for appointment of permanent teachers of religion in communal schools.

565. Correspondence with school council of 1902 Bukovina on exam of Hebrew language at test for school‐completion certificate.

566. Record of meeting of school council of Jewish 1902 community of city of Chernivtsi on 6 September 1902.

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567. Case of investigation of application of 1902 community school director G. Dubensky for change in school teaching schedule.

568. Case of investigation of application of teacher 1902 of religion G. Gaukh ((H. Haukh) for permission to teach general subjects.

569. Case of investigation of application of teacher 1902 Herman Foerwerk for leave.

570. Case of investigation of application of teachers 1902 of primary school for salary increase.

571. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1902 Chernivtsi on notification on tax payment for profits of philanthropic funds.

572. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1902 Chernivtsi on providing certificates on income subject to taxation of choral singers and staff of great synagogue.

573. Decision of leadership of Jewish community of 1902 city of Chernivtsi on cancellation of community debt through pension fund of teachers of Jewish school.

574. Applications for assistance by community 1902 employees.

575. Case of investigation of applications of 1902 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds “Barber”, “Wigler”, and “Berish Natanson”.

576. Case of investigation of charges by elder of 1902 prayer house M. Kapralyk against David Furman for disturbance of order during religious services.

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577. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1902 Chernivtsi on taking measures to protect the deceased in Jewish cemetery Moses Altman, conduct of religious services in prayer house.

578. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1902 Chernivtsi on construction of prayer house.

579. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1902 Bukovina and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on providing financial report of philanthropic fund “Greengrass.”

580. Materials on construction of a mortuary at 1902 Jewish cemetery. / Records, estimate, accounts, etc./

581. Case of investigation of applications of 1902 community members for leasing of delivery of fuel and supplies for hospital of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

582. Inventory of electrical equipment of manager 1902 of community hotel “Central.”

583. Decision on extension of agreement on term of 1902 employment concluded with choral singers of Great synagogue.

584. Birth certificate of community member 1902 Shwartz.

1903

585. Order of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on 1903 taking measures on making coffins from quality materials.

586. Communication on cases of exit of members of 1903 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi from the community.

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587. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1903 Bukovina on creation of philanthropic fund from funds left by deceased Hebeka Mayer.

588. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1903 – Bukovina and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1923 on provision of financial report of philanthropic fund “Greengrass.”

589. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1903 Chernivtsi on notification of payment of taxes on profits of philanthropic funds.

590. Notice of leasing of premises left by deceased 1903 Fishel Goldner toward charitable objectives.

591. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1903 Bukovina on introduction of Jewish religion in trade school of city of Chernivtsi.

592. Case of investigation of applications of teachers 1903 for increase in salary. Information on size of salary of teachers in Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi.

593. Case of investigation of community members 1903 Usher Landes, Elias Yankel and Pomerantz for appointment as teachers of religion in communal school.

594. Correspondence with Jewish communities of 1903 Vienna and Lemberg on sending of certificates for acceptance for employment of cantors and choral singers of synagogues.

595. Correspondence with military units stationed in 1903 city of Chernivtsi on provision of financial assistance to local soldiers of Jewish faith during holidays and lists of soldiers of Jewish faith.

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596. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1903 Bukovina on provision of financial assistance for upkeep of hospital of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

597. Case of investigation of applications of 1903 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

598. Case of investigation of applications of 1903 community members for assistance.

599. Lists of members of Jewish community of city 1903 – of Chernivtsi who received financial assistance. 1905

600. Materials on activities of community home for 1903 the orphans. (Correspondence, etc.).

601. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1903 Chernivtsi on results of inspection of constructed poultry slaughterhouse.

602. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1903 Chernivtsi on issuance of permit for construction of mortuary at Jewish cemetery.

603. Case of investigation of applications of 1903 – community members for issuance of permit for 1904 construction of prayer house in village of Kuchur‐Velykyi (Velikiy‐Kochurov).

604. Materials on repairs of premises of hotel 1903 – “Central” under philanthropic fund “Wagner”. 1904 (Records, accounts, estimates, etc.). 1903 – 1904.

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605. Case of investigation of applications of 1903 community members for leasing of delivery of fuel and provisions for hospital of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

606. Case of investigation of applications of bakers 1903 to deliver Passover matzo at low price to poor members of the community.

607. Case of investigation of charges of head rabbi 1903 Rosenfeld and choral singers against cantor Simon Shechter of Great synagogue for inappropriate behavior during services.

608. Personal file on ward Yosef Frimet of Jewish 1903 – orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi. 1911

609. Personal file of ward Ziegfried Taler of Jewish 1903 – orphans’ home. 1911

610. Personal file of ward Baruch Simon Sikofand – 1903 – Lerner of Jewish orphans’ home in city of 1913 Chernivtsi.

611. Lists of deceased Jewish community members 1903 – from city of Chernivtsi with indications of 1914 locations of burial at cemetery for 1903 – 1914.

612. List of members of Jewish community of 1903 Sadgora (Sadhora) who died in 1903.

613. Metric certificates of birth of community 1903 members. Originals.

1904

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614. Materials on election of community leadership 1904 of Sadgora (Sadhora). / Records, lists of voters, correspondence with Chernivtsi provincial authorities/.

615. Materials on additional elections of members 1904 of community leadership / Lists of voters, lists of elected members/.

616. Communication on cases of exit of members of 1904 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi from community membership.

617. Regulations on allocation and establishment of 1904 pension of teachers of community school.

618. Correspondence with regional school council of 1904 Bukovina on appointment of Abraham Himan (Giman) as permanent teacher of religion in middle schools of city of Chernivtsi.

619. Case of investigation of applications of teachers 1904 of Jewish school for appointment as teachers of religion to students of Jewish faith in communal schools.

620. Record of meeting of community leadership on 1904 establishing a salary for teachers of community school.

621. Text of regulations of Jewish student 1904 organization “Yordania” in Bukovina.

622. Rules for management of Great synagogue in 1904 city of Chernivtsi.

623. Materials on activities of community orphans’ 1904 home. /Accounts, estimates of expenses for building repairs, correspondence/.

624. Statement on establishment of philanthropic 1904 fund from funds left by deceased Henrietta Titenger.

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625. Statement on establishment of philanthropic 1904 fund “Heinrich and Josephine Wagner.”

626. Statement on establishment of philanthropic 1904 fund from funds left by deceased community member Herman Polosh.

627. Letter of regional authorities of Bukovina on 1904 taking measures for taking from Zlata Prager a sum of money inherited from Solomon Prager for establishment of philanthropic fund.

628. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1904 Bukovina and with magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on providing certificates of income of philanthropic fund “Greengrass” for 1897 – 1903.

629. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1904 Bukovina on providing certificates of assistance to community members from philanthropic funds.

630. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1904 Bukovina on providing certificates of assistance to community members from philanthropic fund “Wagner.” List of persons who received financial assistance for philanthropic fund “Wagner.”

631. Announcement of rules for providing financial 1904 assistance to poor community members from philanthropic funds.

632. Case of investigation of applications of 1904 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

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633. Case of investigation of applications of 1904 community members for rental of apartments in hotel “Central” of philanthropic fund “Wagner.”

634. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1904 Chernivtsi on amount of tax on profits of philanthropic funds and community social institutions.

635. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1904 Bukovina on providing financial subsidy for upkeep of community hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

636. Case of investigation of applications of 1904 community members for employment in community social institutions.

637. Case of investigation of applications of 1904 community members for financial assistance and salary increase.

638. Record of meeting of commission on 1904 preparation of Passover matzo at low price for poor members in the community.

639. Records of meeting of leadership of Jewish 1904 community of city of Chernivtsi on results of investigation of status of community cash reserves.

640. Petition of leadership of Jewish community to 1904 magistrate of city of Chernivtsi for allocation of plot of land for construction of poultry slaughterhouse.

641. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1904 Chernivtsi on violation of sanitary rules by employees of poultry slaughterhouse of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

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642. Case of investigation of charges by rabbi Wise 1904 of city of Chernivtsi against Jewish butchers for violation of rituals in trade of kosher meat. Lists of persons who carry out controls over upkeep of rituals in trade of kosher meat.

643. Case of investigation of charges by Jewish 1904 cemetery grave‐digger Abraham Beker against cemetery elder Hoskel Kastker and grave‐ digger Abraham Rosenblatt for their abuse of position.

644. Correspondence with military units located in 1904 city of Chernivtsi for leave to soldiers of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

645. Statement on reception and transfer to 1904 inventory of prayer house “Bays Itzhak.”

646. Personal file of guard at Jewish cemetery Isaak 1904 Garfunkel.

647. Case of investigation of application of 1904 community members of city of Chernivtsi for leasing of delivery of provisions for community hospital.

648. Financial report of Jewish community of 1904 Chernivtsi for 1904.

649. Metric certificates on births of community 1904 members. Originals and copies.

650. Death certificate of community member David 1904 Fuks (Fox). Original.

651. Marriage certificates of community members. 1904 Originals.

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1905

652. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on results of investigation of community social institutions.

653. Proposal of head of commission on aid to poor 1905 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

654. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on community exemption from paying taxes on profits for sale of kosher meat.

655. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on payment of debts on taxes for 1891.

656. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1905 Chernivtsi and military command of city of Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services for community members called to serve in the army.

657. Correspondence with institutions in city of 1905 Chernivtsi on granting leave to employees of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

658. Statute of prayer house society “Beit Israel 1905 Axelrod.”

659. Materials on activities of orphans’ home 1905 “Emperor Franz Joseph” of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for 1904 – 1905. / Records, accounts, decisions, etc. /.

660. Materials on work of commission on 1905 organization of baking of Passover matzo for poor members of the community.

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661. Materials on conduct of auction for leasing of 1905 supplying the hospital of Jewish community with provisions and wood. / Notices, decisions, proposals/.

662. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on granting permission for temporary opening of three poultry slaughterhouses in connection with forthcoming religious holidays.

663. Materials on organization of collections of 1905 voluntary donations for assistance to refugees from Tsarist Russia who suffered from pogroms. /Lists of refugees, correspondence, etc. /.

664. Statement on establishment of philanthropic 1905 fund from funds left by deceased community member Leo Oster.

665. Lecture to regional authorities on status of 1905 community management of hotel “Central.”

666. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on providing certificates on profits of philanthropic fund “Greengrass” for taxation purposes.

667. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on defining the amount of taxes on profits of philanthropic fund.

668. Case of investigation of applications of 1905 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

669. Case of investigation of applications of 1905 community members for financial assistance from philanthropic fund “Titenger.”

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670. Correspondence with regional executive 1905 committee of Bukovina on granting of financial subsidy for upkeep of Jewish community hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

671. Case of investigation of applications of Jewish 1905 – residents of community of Kuchumare for 1906 financial subsidy for upkeep of bath‐house and cemetery.

672. Case of investigation of charges of community 1905 members against elder Mendel Kapralyk of prayer house “Baer” for abuse of his position.

673. Case of investigation of application of 1905 temporary director of Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi for appointment as director.

674. Case of investigation of applications of 1905 community members for employment at social institutions.

675. Case of investigation of application of 1905 dismissed cantor Simon Shechter of Great synagogue for reappointment in the position.

676. Case of investigation of application of 1905 community members for financial assistance and salary increase.

677. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on ban for embalmers at Jewish cemeteries to conduct services at prayer houses.

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678. Case of investigation of application of grave‐ 1905 diggers at Jewish cemetery for plot of land for subsidiary cemetery.

679. Case of investigation of application of grave‐ 1905 diggers of Jewish cemetery for salary increase.

680. Case of investigation of application of cantor 1905 assistant Simon Gebyurer (Hebyurer) for leasing of exclusive right to conduct religious services at Jewish cemetery.

681. Decision of Higher court on case of appeal by 1905 community for removal of sequestration of their property by financial procurator.

682. Case of claim by Jewish community of city of 1905 Chernivtsi against renters of Jewish bath Jacob Beker, Leib Shechter and Moses Oreshtein for payment of debts for bath rental.

683. Correspondence with provincial authorities of 1905 city Chernivtsi on rules for registration of community members who exited from the community in statements on community status.

684. Communication on cases of exit of members of 1905 Jewish community from the community.

685. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1905 Chernivtsi on presentation of demographic – statistical community information for 1904.

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686. Death certificates of community members of 1905 city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

687. Birth certificates of community members of city 1905 of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1906

688. Materials on elections of leadership of 1906 community of city of Sadgora (Sadhora). / Records, lists of voters, correspondence with Chernivtsi provincial authorities /.

689. Statement on establishment of philanthropic 1906 fund from funds left by deceased Karolina (Haya) Wender. Copy.

690. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1906 Bukovina on registering officially the right to utilize funds of philanthropic fund “Hersh and Eva Lutenger.”

691. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1906 Bukovina on payment of tax on inheritance left by deceased Solomon Preger for creation of philanthropic fund.

692. Materials on conduct of auction on leasing of 1906 philanthropic fund. / Records, applications /.

693. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1906 Bukovina on providing financial report of philanthropic fund “Hershel Berish” for 1905.

694. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1906 Chernivtsi on establishing amount of tax on home construction of philanthropic fund “Greengrass.”

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695. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1906 Chernivtsi on taxation of profits from philanthropic funds and community poultry slaughterhouse.

696. Certificate issued by government notary in city 1906 of Chernivtsi, certifying to the fact of transfer to the community of sum of money left by deceased Leyzer Bauman for creation of philanthropic fund. Copy.

697. Materials on conduct of repairs and rental of 1906 apartments in hotel “Central” belonging to philanthropic fund “Wagner” / contract estimate, application, etc./.

698. Case of investigation of applications of 1906 community members of city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

699. Communication on cases of exit of members of 1906 Jewish community of Chernivtsi from the community.

700. Circular of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi and 1906 correspondence with school council of city of Chernivtsi on rules for appointment of teachers of religion in communal schools in city of Chernivtsi.

1906

701. Correspondence with director of trade school 1906 in city of Chernivtsi on appointment of teacher of religion to students of Jewish faith.

702. Correspondence with rabbi Rosenfeld of city of 1906 Chernivtsi on organization of courses to improve teachers of religion.

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703. Case of investigation of application of teacher 1906 Ya. Yankel for permission to give private lessons after classes on premises of Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi.

704. Case of investigation of applications of 1906 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for acceptance for employment in social institutions of the community.

705. Case of investigation of applications of 1906 community members for financial assistance and salary increase.

706. Decision of leadership of Jewish community of 1906 city of Chernivtsi on extension of contract to hire cantors and choral singers at Great synagogue.

707. Letter of instruction of magistrate of city of 1906 Chernivtsi on ban on opening graves at Jewish cemetery without permission.

708. Decision on obligatory accident insurance of 1906 staff at Jewish cemetery.

709. Notice on rules of conduct of religious services 1906 at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

710. Case of investigation of charges of guard Opas 1906 – Rayper at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi 1907 against owner of workshop of gravestones Moskalyuk for damage to gravestones.

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711. Case of investigation of charges by community 1906 members against staff of Jewish cemetery for abuse of position.

712. Correspondence with regional executive 1906 committee of Bukovina on issuance of financial subsidy for upkeep of Jewish community hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

713. Communication on provision of financial 1906 subsidy to Jewish students’ society “Zefira” (Tzefira) for purchase of textbooks for education courses for workers.

714. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1906 Chernivtsi on providing special clothing for butchers.

715. Notice of leadership of Jewish community in 1906 city of Chernivtsi on rules for sale of kosher meat.

716. Case of investigation of charges of community 1906 members in city of Chernivtsi against butcher David Shroyber for selling non‐kosher meat.

717. Correspondence with rabbis of city of 1906 Chernivtsi on providing list of persons selling non‐kosher meat.

718. Instructions of Great synagogue and 1906 communication of police director in city of Chernivtsi on measures taken to secure order during holidays.

719. Case of investigation of charges by elder G. 1906 Komrolyk of prayer house “Solomon Baer” against community members Israel Ipek and Berl Wolf for violation of regulations of prayer house.

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720. Correspondence with society of prayer house 1906 “Bays Itzhak” on providing financial subsidy. Records on transfer and reception of inventory of prayer house.

721. Case of investigation of application of 1906 community members for permission to conduct religious services in private houses during religious holidays.

722. Correspondence with military and community 1906 institutions in city of Chernivtsi on granting leave to employees of Jewish faith during religious holidays. List of soldiers of Jewish faith based in city of Chernivtsi.

723. Invitation addressed to state institutions to 1906 attend religious services in honor of birthday of Austrian emperor.

724. Communication of regional court of Bukovina 1906 on ban on parcels of food products for Jewish inmates of Chernivtsi jail during religious holidays.

725. Excerpt from register of real estate on right of 1906 society of prayer house “Bays Itzhak” for construction at No. 1 Gartengase st. in city of Chernivtsi.

726. Case of investigation of notice to bakers on 1906 delivery of matzo for Passover at lower prices to poor community members.

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727. Case of investigation of fact of a beating by 1906 orphans’ home teacher Mendel Meleram of a child Marcus Klayp, described in article “undesirable incident” in Chernivtsi newspaper “Terlicher Rundschau.”

728. List of children at Jewish home in city of 1906 Chernivtsi who are cared for at expense of philanthropic fund “Wagner.”

729. Personal file of teacher Fanya Gottesman at 1906 Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi.

730. Case of investigation of denunciation by 1906 assistant cantor Zigmund Bender against cantor of Great synagogue Simon Shechter for offense against head of Chernivtsi community.

731. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1906 removing mortgage on real estate of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi in connection with payment of debts on taxes.

732. Application to financial director of Bukovina for 1906 removal of baseless sequester of safe of community leadership.

733. Notification of head of Jewish community of 1906 Prague on release from rent payment for building of leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

734. Case of claim of Jewish community in city of 1906 Chernivtsi against renters of Jewish bath‐house Yacob Beker, Leib Shechter, and Moses Oreshtein in city of Chernivtsi for payment of debts on rental.

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735. Decision of provincial court of city of Chernivtsi 1906 on annulment of rental contract for Jewish bath‐house to Yacob Beker, Leib Shechter and Moses Oreshtein for non‐payment of debts on rent.

736. Materials on conduct of auction of contract on 1906 delivery of provisions and fuel to Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi. (Notices, record, applications).

737. Financial report on proceeds from rental of 1906 seats in synagogue.

738. List of members of Jewish community in city of 1906 Chernivtsi who received financial assistance.

739. Certificates issued by synagogue elders to 1906 community members certifying to three‐time announcement of their marriage.

740. Certificates on right to marry issued by head 1906 rabbi in city of Chernivtsi to community members.

741. Marriage certificates of members of Jewish 1906 community in city of Chernivtsi.

742. Birth certificates of members of Jewish 1906 community in city of Chernivtsi.

743. Certificate of registration of marriage of Israel 1906 Fisher and Hanna Krumgolts.

1907

744. Materials on conduct of elections of leadership 1907 of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi (List of voters, list of elected leaders, etc.).

92

745. Materials on conduct of election of leadership 1907 of Jewish community in Sadgora (Sadhora.) (Records, list of members of leadership, applications, complaints, correspondence).

746. Enumeration of documents on investigation of 1907 complaint by members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for violation of community election by conduction additional elections of community leadership.

747. Text of statute of society of prayer house in city 1907 of Chernivtsi “Ohel Itzhak” of Monastyryska.

748. Materials on activities of society of prayer 1907 – house “Rosenzweig” in city of Chernivtsi for 1924 1907 – 1924. (Records, accounts, correspondence).

749. Materials on activities of society of prayer 1907 house “Bays Itzhak” of Monastyryska for 1907. (Records, accounts, correspondence).

750. Case of investigation of application of 1907 community members of prayer house “Bays Itzhak” for transfer of prayer house to Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

751. Materials on organization of collection of 1907 contributions for assistance to Jewish refugees from Romania at the time of anti‐Jewish pogroms.

752. Case of claim by Jewish community of city of 1907 Chernivtsi against architect Elias Papst for account of utilization of monies given by the community to help Jewish refugees from Tsarist Russia.

93

753. Materials on activities of Jewish orphans’ home 1907 in city of Chernivtsi for 1907. (Accounts, list of wards, applications, etc.).

754. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1907 Chernivtsi on giving statements on establishment of philanthropic fund “Hays Shtayper.”

755. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1907 Bukovina on transfer to Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi the management of bonds of philanthropic fund “Wagner.”

756. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1907 Bukovina on providing financial reports of philanthropic fund “Hershel Berish.”

757. Case of claim by Jewish community in city of 1907 ‐ Chernivtsi to heirs of deceased E. Talgeym for 1913 transfer of management of part of inheritance left by the deceased for upkeep of hospital and orphan’s home.

758. Case of investigation of applications of 1907 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from funds of philanthropic fund.

759. Case of investigation of applications of 1907 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for employment at community social institutions.

760. Case of investigation of applications of 1907 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance and salary increase.

94

761. Case of investigation of charge by assistant 1907 cantor Moritz Shrager of synagogue “Temple” and head of chorus Gozenshtekh of synagogue “Temple” against head cantor Simon Shechter for rude behavior toward his subordinates.

762. Materials on construction of “Jewish house” in 1907 city of Chernivtsi (Estimate, accounts, receipts, and correspondence).

763. Table compiled by regional court of Bukovina 1907 on sequesters imposed by Chernivtsi branch of Galicia mortgage credit bank on community debt obligations under guarantee of payment of debt to “Jewish house” building contractors Herman Wender, Moritz Eling and Karl Mayer.

764. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1907 mortgaging by Galicia mortgage bank of property of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

765. Correspondence with regional school council of 1907 Bukovina on increase in number of hours for teaching of religion in middle schools in city of Chernivtsi.

766. Teaching plan of Jewish religion in middle 1907 – schools in city of Chernivtsi for 1907 – 1908. 1908

767. Correspondence with regional school council of 1907 Bukovina on release of Jewish students from school during religious holidays.

95

768. List of private Jewish schools in city of 1907 Chernivtsi.

769. Case of investigation of application of Jewish 1907 student society “Zefira” (Tzefira) for financial subsidies for organization of general education courses for Jewish workers.

770. Correspondence with financial authorities of 1907 city of Chernivtsi on paying off debt on taxes and on providing certificates on income of community social institutions.

771. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1907 Chernivtsi on providing certificates on profits of philanthropic fund “Greengrass” for taxation purposes.

772. Communication to magistrate of city of 1907 Chernivtsi from Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on payment of community taxes.

773. Correspondence with military command of city 1907 of Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services for persons of Jewish faith called up to Austrian army.

774. Correspondence with military units of 1907 Chernivtsi garrison on release of soldiers of Jewish faith from exercises during religious holidays.

775. Case of investigation of application to Jewish 1907 community of community members for permission to conduct religious services in private homes during religious holidays.

96

776. Notice of rules for burial at Jewish cemetery of 1907 city of Chernivtsi.

777. Case of investigation of denunciation by elder 1907 Haskel Kasner at Jewish cemetery of city of Chernivtsi against grave‐diggers Yosef Hirsh Zitser, Shlomo Rosenblatt, and Yosel Baron for failure to carry out their duties.

778. Communication on payment of salary to 1907 employees and workers of Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi for December 1907.

779. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1907 Chernivtsi on complaint of resident of community Kuchumare Bauman David against leadership of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for refusal to provide material assistance.

780. Case of investigation of charge by community 1907 members Natan Gross and Solomon Gaisperi against collection of taxes for slaughter of livestock and sale of kosher meat against Haim Presser for incorrect taxation.

781. Case of investigation of charges by Jewish 1907 community of city of Chernivtsi against community butchers for exacting left over prices for slaughter of poultry.

782. List of persons selling kosher meat in 1907. 1907

783. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1907 Chernivtsi on relocating slaughter of poultry to Klokuchky which does not meet sanitary requirements.

97

784. Record on obligation of Jewish bakers to 1907 provide poor members of Jewish community of Chernivtsi with Passover matzo at lower prices.

785. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1898 ‐ Chernivtsi on extension of term of contract on 1907 right to use Turkish well for Jewish bath‐house. Contract on right to use Turkish bath for Jewish bath‐house in city of Chernivtsi of 1898. Copy.

786. Materials on conduct of auction of leasing of 1907 contract on delivery of provisions and fuel for Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi. (Notices, applications, correspondence).

787. Correspondence with regional executive 1907 committee of Bukovina on provision of financial subsidy for upkeep of Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

788. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1907 Chernivtsi on payment to administration of regional hospital of Bukovina for treatment of former office‐cleaner Petro Stepanyuk in Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi.

789. Memorandum of insurance association 1907 “Providentsiya” in city of Vienna on insuring property of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

790. Personal file of teacher Zhavet Wogshol in 1907 Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi.

98

791. Certificate issued by synagogue elder of fact of 1907 a three‐time public announcement of marriage of community members Yakov Solomon Ripel and Fanya Morgenshtein. Original.

792. Birth certificates of members of Jewish 1907 community of city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

793. Death certificates of members of Jewish 1907 community of city of Chernivtsi.

794. Communication on cases of exit of community 1906 members from Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

795. Financial report of pension fund of teachers of 1906 – Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi for 1906 – 1907 1907.

796. Financial report on receipts from rent of 1907 ‐ reserved seats in synagogues in city of 1908 Chernivtsi for 1907 – 1908.

1908

797. Circular of leadership of Jewish community in 1908 city of Chernivtsi on rules for granting permits to butchers to sell kosher meat. List of persons selling kosher meat.

798. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1908 Chernivtsi on workday routine for Jewish butchers in city slaughterhouse.

799. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1908 – Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on 1909 taking measures to improve sanitary conditions at community poultry slaughterhouse.

800. Memorandum of Jewish community of city of 1908 Chernivtsi to regional authorities of Bukovina on abolition of decision on resettlement beyond country borders of Jewish refugees from Tsarist Russia. List of Jewish refugees.

99

801. Correspondence with directors of primary 1907 ‐ communal schools of city of Chernivtsi on 1908 provision of certificates on number of Jewish students for 1907 – 1908 school year. List of Jewish students of primary schools in city of Chernivtsi.

802. Correspondence with regional school council of 1908 Bukovina and directors of primary schools in city of Chernivtsi, as well as Jewish orphans’ home on appointment of teacher of Jewish religion.

803. Materials on activities of society of prayer 1908 house “Ohel Itzhak” for 1908. (Financial report, list members of leadership, invitations).

804. Materials on activities of Jewish orphans’ home 1908 in city of Chernivtsi for 1908. (Decisions, applications for acceptance of children, correspondence, etc.).

805. Correspondence with regional executive 1908 committee of Bukovina on provision of financial subsidy for upkeep of Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

806. Case of investigation of petition of Jewish 1908 student society “Zefira” (Tzefira) and on provision of financial subsidy for organization of general education courses for Jewish workers.

100

807. Case of investigation of petition of members of 1908 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

808. Case of investigation of application of members 1908 of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for employment in community social institutions.

809. Case of investigation of petition of members of 1908 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance and salary increase.

810. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1908 Bukovina on provision of financial accounts of philanthropic funds.

811. Memorandum of director of Jewish orphans’ 1908 home in city of Chernivtsi to leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi on refusal by administration of teachers’ school in city of Chernivtsi to admit orphans’ home pupil Gustya Kraft.

812. Case of investigation of charges by cantor 1908 Moritz Shrager of synagogue “Temple” against head cantor Simon Shechter of synagogue “Temple” for abuse of his position.

813. Case of investigation of memorandum of 1908 cantor Moritz Shrager of synagogue “Temple” on measures to preserve order during religious services.

814. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1908 to Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on taking measures to ban workers at Jewish cemetery from trade in poultry and sending a list of cemetery employees. List of employees of Jewish cemetery.

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815. Report of elder Hastel Kasper at Jewish 1908 cemetery in city of Chernivtsi on cemetery staff.

816. Announcements of leadership of Jewish 1908 ‐ community in city of Chernivtsi and report of 1909 rabbi in city of Chernivtsi on rules for preparing inscriptions on grave‐stones at Jewish cemetery.

817. Correspondence with magistrate in city of 1908 Chernivtsi on allocation of a plot at Jewish cemetery for burial of deceased from cholera.

818. Case of investigation of anonymous report on 1908 moral unreliability of workers at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

819. References on work of grave‐digger Moses 1908 Leybovich at Jewish cemetery issued by leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for the magistrate.

820. Case of investigation of report of resident 1908 Laufer from city of Chernivtsi on stealing of clothing of deceased by workers at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

821. Petition by leadership of Jewish community in 1908 city of Chernivtsi to military command in city of Chernivtsi to assign a day for religious services in synagogue “Temple” for persons of Jewish faith called up to Austrian army.

102

103

822. Correspondence with military and community 1908 institutions on releasing from work of Jewish employees during religious holidays.

823. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1908 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for permission to conduct religious services in private homes during religious holidays.

824. Correspondence with Jewish communities of 1908 Vienna, Prague, Lemberg and Krakow on providing information on care for the poor.

825. Materials on work of commission on securing 1908 Passover matzo for poor members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi in 1908. (Statements, accounts, lists, etc.).

826. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1908 Chernivtsi on defining amount of tax of community’s social institutions.

827. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1908 Chernivtsi on payment of tax for land used for poultry slaughterhouse.

828. Correspondence with tax department of city of 1908 Chernivtsi on information on property left by deceased Sally Grenras for establishment of philanthropic fund.

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829. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1908 – Chernivtsi on ascertaining voluntary increase in 1909 rates for slaughter of livestock and price of kosher meat.

830. Correspondence with management of railroad 1908 in city of Chernivtsi on lowering of tariffs for transport of fuel for Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

831. Communication to magistrate of city of 1908 Chernivtsi by Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on payment of communal taxes.

832. Notice on rules for leasing the right to collect 1908 taxes on sale of kosher meat.

833. Decision of provincial court of city of Chernivtsi 1908 on sequestering of debt obligations of Jewish community for securing payment of debt to joiner Sikofand Erimyasek.

834. Decision of provincial court of Bukovina on 1908 transfer to Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi of philanthropic fund left by deceased A. D. Krug. Original.

835. Communication of regional court of Bukovina 1908 on mortgaging of construction of “Jewish house” towards liquidation of loan of Chernivtsi division of Galicia mortgage bank.

836. Case of claim of Jewish community of city of 1908 Chernivtsi against renters of Jewish bath‐house Leon Donenfeld, Fayfel Engel and Leyzer Kolikhshtein for payment of debt on rent.

105

837. Materials on construction and equipment of 1908 “Jewish house” in city of Chernivtsi in 1908. (Applications, accounts, estimates, etc.).

838. Correspondence with insurance associations on 1908 insuring construction of “Jewish house.”

839. Correspondence with church fund of Bukovina 1908 on delivery of fuel for Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

840. Case of examination of petition of Jewish 1908 organization and community members of city of Chernivtsi for leasing of space from constructed “Jewish house.”

841. Materials on conduct of repairs of building of 1908 Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi. (Agreement, report, estimate and correspondence).

842. Materials on conduct of repairs and leasing of 1908 apartments of hotel “Central” belonging to philanthropic fund “Wagner”. (Records, correspondence, applications, etc.).

843. Materials on repairs of Jewish hospital in city of 1908 Chernivtsi. (Applications, reports, estimates, etc.)

844. Financial report on income from rental of seats 1908 – for praying in synagogues in city of Chernivtsi 1909 for 1908 – 1909.

845. Information issued by synagogue elders to 1908 community members testifying to the fact of public announcement of their marriage.

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846. Certificates on release from military service of 1908 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

847. Certificates and information on right to marry 1908 of members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

848. Birth certificates of members of Jewish 1908 community in city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

849. Petitions of Jewish community of city of 1908 Chernivtsi to financial authorities for liberating the community from payment of taxes for construction of “Jewish house.”

1909

850. Order of military commander of city of 1909 Chernivtsi for conduct of religious services in Great synagogue for persons of Jewish faith who were called up to the army.

851. Correspondence with leadership of Jewish 1909 community of Tarpiv on references for synagogue cantor Rubin in city of Chernivtsi.

852. Correspondence with association of prayer 1909 house “Bays Itzhak” of community of Kuchumare on transfer of prayer house to Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

853. Materials on activities of prayer house “Ohel 1908 – Itzhak” (financial report for 1908 – 1909, 1909 reports, correspondence, etc.).

854. Case of investigation of petition of members of 1909 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for permission to conduct religious services in private houses during religious holidays.

107

855. Correspondence with military and community 1909 establishments on release from work of Jewish employees during religious holidays.

856. Charge by members Marcel Wender and 1909 Maximilian Wender of prayer house “Wender” against Ezra Wender for appropriating property of prayer house.

857. Financial report on receipts from leasing of 1909 – seats in synagogues of city of Chernivtsi for 1910 1909 – 1910.

858. Order to butchers of Jewish community of city 1909 of Chernivtsi to raise taxes on slaughter of livestock and poultry.

859. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1909 Chernivtsi and records on results of investigation of charge by butchers Hersh Fleisher, Simon Shneker and Adolf Frendel against leasers Gech Brik and Yosef Shtro on collection of taxes for slaughter of livestock and sale of kosher meat for incorrect taxation.

860. Case of investigation of petition by butchers of 1909 city of Chernivtsi on compensation for expenditures related to equipment in poultry slaughter houses.

861. Case of investigation of memorandum of rabbi 1909 Bays in city of Chernivtsi against contractors on collection of taxes for sale of kosher meat and on voluntary increase in taxes.

108

862. Materials on activities of commission on 1909 securing Passover matzo for poor members of the community in city of Chernivtsi. (Reports, lists, invitations, etc.).

863. Correspondence with directors of schools in 1909 city of Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services in Great synagogue for students of Jewish faith at the beginning of school year and on their release from studies during religious holidays.

864. Communication of Jewish community of city of 1909 Chernivtsi on religious services at synagogue “Temple” for students of Jewish faith at start of school year.

865. Memorandum of provincial school council of 1909 Chernivtsi on regulation of Jewish religion in communal schools.

866. Religious education plan in primary school in 1909 – city of Chernivtsi in 1909 – 1910. 1910

867. Correspondence with regional executive 1909 committee of Bukovina on provision of financial subsidy for upkeep of Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

868. Materials on leasing of right for securing 1909 provisions for Jewish community hospital. (Record, application and correspondence).

869. Materials on conduct of lottery for collection of 1909 funds for construction of Jewish alms‐house in city of Chernivtsi and auction sale for construction of alms‐house. (Records, applications and correspondence).

109

870. Case of investigation of applications by 1909 community members for employment in community social institutions.

871. Case of investigation of applications by 1909 community members for salary increase and financial assistance.

872. Correspondence with firm “Emanuel Axelrod” 1909 in city of Chernivtsi on acquisition of water pump for delivery of water from well to Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

873. Materials on acceptance of completed work on 1909 – construction of morgue at Jewish cemetery in 1911 city of Chernivtsi. (statements and records of acceptance of work, information on history of construction of morgue, etc.).

874. Case of denunciation by cashier of Jewish 1909 community of city of Chernivtsi against gravedigger at Jewish cemetery for failure to carry out work obligations.

875. Announcement on rules for conduct of prayers 1909 at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

876. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1909 – Bukovina and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1922 on creation of fund for assistance to Jewish landowners from funds left by deceased Jewish community member Iokhim Titenger of city of Chernivtsi.

110

877. Materials on property status of philanthropic 1909 funds managed by Jewish communities in city of Chernivtsi. (Reports, correspondence, etc.).

878. Materials on creation of philanthropic fund 1909 – from funds left by community member Rakhel 1924 Shlefer and its utilization. 1909 – 1924.

879. Order of leadership of Jewish community of 1909 city of Chernivtsi to cantors of main synagogue on rules for conduct of religious services.

880. Statement on establishment of philanthropic 1909 – fund from funds left by deceased Wolfer Has 1910 Etel. Original. 1909 – 1910.

881. Case of investigation of applications of 1909 community members of city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

882. Materials on activities of Jewish orphans’ home 1909 in city of Chernivtsi for 1909. (Decisions, applications, correspondence, etc.).

883. Case of claim by Jewish community of city of 1909 Chernivtsi against heirs of deceased Krug Abraham David for financial sum left to Jewish orphans’ home.

884. Materials on leasing of space in hotel “Central” 1909 managed by Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi. (Decisions, records, applications, correspondence, etc.)

111

885. Case of investigation of applications of Jewish 1909 prayer house in Jerusalem “Beit ekeynim” and society “Makhzuka Shabas” in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance.

886. Notice of rules for provision of financial 1909 assistance to poor community members in city of Chernivtsi.

887. Appeals of Jewish saving bank “Yidishe 1909 folksforshuskasse” to Jewish organization for financial deposits to savings bank.

888. Agreement between magistrate of city of 1909 – Chernivtsi and Jewish community on right to 1910 use “Turkish well” for needs of Jewish bath‐ house. Copy.

889. Case of investigation of petition of renter of 1909 Jewish bath‐house “Kaiserbad” for conduct of repairs of bath‐house.

890. Announcement of magistrate and leadership of 1909 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi of military exercises with military reservists.

891. Correspondence with attorney Laner in Vienna 1909 on payment to society Simon‐Shuket for delivery of electrical apparatus to community.

892. Rules of medical aid society “Agudas Achim” in 1909 city of Suchav. Copy.

893. Correspondence with magistrate, financial 1909 management and tax department of city of Chernivtsi on defining amount of taxes of community social institutions.

112

894. Notification to magistrate in city of Chernivtsi 1909 from Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi on payment of communal taxes.

895. Case of claim of Jewish community in city of 1906 – Chernivtsi against former tenants of Jewish 1911 bath‐house Y. Beker, L. Shechter and M. Orenshteyn for payment of debt on rent for 1906.

896. Materials on construction and equipment of 1909 Jewish house in city of Chernivtsi (topographical description, estimate, accounts and correspondence).

897. Material on leasing of building of “Jewish 1909 house” in city of Chernivtsi. (Records, notices, applications).

898. Case of claim of Jewish community of city of 1909 Chernivtsi against Simon Dorfman, Elenor Dorfman and Moses Rter for payment of debt on rental of space for restaurant.

899. Agreement on purchase, sale of land plot in city 1909 of Chernivtsi concluded between Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi and Isaak Linker.

900. Circular of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on 1909 rules for giving certificates of death of residents.

901. Communication on cases of exit from the 1909 community of members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

902. Instructions of regional authorities on 1909 additional registration of marriage of Israel Man and Esther Zaifeld. Marriage certificates of Israel Man and Esther Zaifeld.

113

903. Marriage certificates of community members 1909 Marcus Taler and Rifka Ayzenberg. Originals.

904. Birth certificates of community members of city 1909 of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1910

905. Materials on celebrating the birthday of 1910 Austrian emperor.

906. Correspondence with regional school council 1910 and directors of schools in city of Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services for students of Jewish faith at start of school year 1910 – 1911, on release from studies during religious holidays and issues of instruction of Jewish religion.

907. List of school teachers of Jewish community in 1910 city of Chernivtsi with indication of length of service and increases in position levels.

908. Decisions of leadership of Jewish community of 1910 city of Chernivtsi on establishing salary amounts for employees and workers at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi. List of established salaries of employees and workers at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

909. Case of investigation of petition by advocate 1910 Adolf Fisher of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for payment of debt on honorarium for presiding over community court issues in 1910. List of community cases presided over by advocate A. Fisher.

114

910. Case of investigation of applications of 1910 community members for employment at community social institutions.

911. Case of investigation of petitions by community 1910 members for salary increases and financial assistance.

912. Correspondence with military and community 1910 institutions on release from work of Jewish employees during religious holidays.

913. Case of investigation of petition by resident 1910 Alfred Zakharyevich in city of Lviv for sending of plans for great synagogue of city of Chernivtsi to first Polish architectural exhibit in Lviv.

914. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1910 Jewish prayer houses in city of Chernivtsi “Beys‐noya,” “Baer,” “Ogel Ttskhok,” and “Bays Gakpeses Ashkenazes,” “Meygakhvire sokhrim” on appointment of elders for establishing order in prayer houses and other issues.

915. Materials on activities of prayer house in city of 1910 – Chernivtsi “Beyt Hamidrash.” (Decisions, 1929 petitions, etc.).

916. Case of investigation of application by Simon 1910 Koziner for permission to conduct religious services in hotel “Tsum Goldemen Leven” during religious holidays.

115

917. Case of investigation of denunciation by 1910 members of religious community in city of Chernivtsi of leader of chorus Josef Rosenshteyn of main synagogue for beating of choral singer.

918. Financial report on financial impact of rents of 1910 places in synagogues of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

919. Correspondence with magistrate of regional 1910 authorities of Bukovina and financial procurator of city of Chernivtsi on providing certificates and on inspection of property status of philanthropic entities.

920. Correspondence with Jewish communities of 1910 cities of Vienna, Prague, Bremen, Krakow, Lemberg, Stryi, Troppau on sending of certificates on status of philanthropic funds under their leadership.

921. Case of investigation of applications of 1910 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

922. Case of examination of society of Chernivtsi 1910 “People’s canteen” and society for assistance to poor students “Crown prince Rudolf” for financial subsidy.

923. Correspondence with Jewish community of city 1910 of Storozhynets on transmitting the text of ministerial order giving Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi the right to tax persons selling kosher meat.

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924. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1910 Chernivtsi on results of investigation of charges of butchers Hersh Fleisher and Falik Engler against tenants for incorrect collection of taxes for slaughter of livestock and sale of kosher meat.

925. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1910 Chernivtsi on taking measures on sanitary conditions at poultry slaughter house of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

926. Case of investigation of petition by Kuchumare 1910 residents of Jewish faith to engage a butcher.

927. Materials on work of commission on securing 1910 Passover matzo for poor community members in city of Chernivtsi. (Correspondence, invitations and lists).

928. Materials on activities of Jewish student 1910 organization “Gasmopeya.”

929. List of shifts of staff of hospital cash‐office in 1910 city of Chernivtsi for report to Jewish community.

930. Petition by Isaak Geller and other members of 1910 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for closing of house of vice, located in Jewish quarter.

931. Lists of voters in city of Chernivtsi for election 1910 of leadership of Jewish community.

117

932. Case of investigation of petition by widow Eta 1910 Gaitner for acceptance of her children to Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi.

933. Correspondence with insurance societies on 1910 insurance of property of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

934. Materials on construction of Jewish house in 1910 – city of Chernivtsi. 1911

935. Plan for pavement on street Ziongogengase 1910 No. 41.

936. Record of meeting of building commission of 1910 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

937. Case of investigation of applications by 1910 members of Jewish community for leasing of space in Jewish building.

938. Materials on sale at auction for construction of 1910 – Jewish prayer house in city of Chernivtsi. 1911 (Announcements, correspondence, estimates).

939. Materials on conduct of lottery for raising 1910 funds for construction of Jewish prayer house in city of Chernivtsi and on sale at auction for construction of prayer house. (Announcements, correspondence, estimates).

940. Case of investigation of proposition by 1910 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for sale at auction of lease for provisions for Jewish hospital and orphans’ home.

941. Correspondence with magistrate, financial 1910 authorities, tax department in city of Chernivtsi and provincial authorities of Zastavna on payment of indirect and direct taxes of community public institutions.

118

942. Decision of regional court of Bukovina on 1910 sequester of payment to butcher of Jewish community Isaak Kern same Itsik Shechter for liquidation of debt to Aaron Shneyberg.

943. Case of investigation of petition of Jewish 1910 community members in city of Chernivtsi for lowering of their community taxes.

944. Case of investigation of petition of Jewish 1910 community members in city of Chernivtsi for lowering of their community taxes.

945. Letter of instruction of magistrate of city of 1910 Chernivtsi on rules for registration of persons who exited from Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi. Copy.

946. Communication of magistrate of city of 1910 Chernivtsi and Jewish community in Vienna on persons who exited from composition of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

947. Inquiry of Jewish community in city of 1910 Chernivtsi to Jewish communities in Vienna, Prague, Lember, Krakow on sending of certificates on rules for placing persons who exited from composition of Jewish community.

948. Circular of provincial community of city of 1910 Chernivtsi on rules for issuing birth certificates.

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949. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1909 – Chernivtsi on providing demographic – 1910 statistical information on Jewish population for 1909.

950. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1910 on registration in statements on community status of change in name of Haskel Brekher to Carl Brekher.

951. Birth certificates of community members in city 1910 of Chernivtsi. Originals and copy.

952. Marriage certificates of community members in 1910 city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

953. Information issued by synagogue elder on fact 1910 of three – time public announcement of marriage by members of Jewish community.

1911

954. Position on rules for providing assistance to 1911 poor members of Jewish community.

955. Regulation for upkeep of Jewish community in 1911 city of Chernivtsi.

956. Materials on property status of philanthropic 1911 funds under management of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

957. Testament of deceased Eti Shtecher who left 1911 moneys for establishment of philanthropic fund. Copy.

958. Case of investigation of application of members 1911 of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

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959. Case of investigation of application by 1911 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for employment in community public institutions.

960. Petition by employee Gizili Kirmayer of Jewish 1911 community in city of Chernivtsi on dismissal from employment. References on employment of Gizili Kirmayer at Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

961. File on investigation of petitions by members of 1911 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for increase in salary and financial assistance.

962. Case of investigation of denunciation by elder 1911 Haskel Kasper of Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi against employee Raza Furman for willful departure from service.

963. Correspondence with regional school council of 1911 Bukovina and directors of schools in city of Chernivtsi on introducing a number of hours for teaching of Jewish religion, on appointment of teachers of religion and on conducting religious services for students of Jewish faith at the beginning of the year.

964. Personal file of teacher of religion Haim Raukh. 1911 – 1926 965. Materials on activities of Jewish orphans’ home 1911 in city of Chernivtsi for 1911. (Reports, accounts, applications, etc.).

966. Materials on conduct of lottery for raising 1911 funds for construction of Jewish prayer house in city of Chernivtsi. (Records, notices, communications, etc.).

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967. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1911 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for acceptance for keep at alms house in city of Chernivtsi.

968. Information by magistrates of city of Chernivtsi 1911 and other cities on persons who exited from composition of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

969. Correspondence with prayer house “Ohel 1911 Itzhak” of Monastyryska on call for general society elections to re‐elect leadership in connection with charges by society members against elder of prayer house Moses Kogan for abuse of his position. (List of members of prayer house).

970. Memorandum of leadership of prayer house 1911 “Beth Hakneses ashkenazi meakhvire sokhrim” in city of Chernivtsi on composition of re‐ elected leadership of prayer house.

971. Information of prayer house society “Bays 1911 Itzhak” from Kuchumare on call for general elections of leadership. List of members of leadership of prayer house “Bays Itzhak” from Kuchumare.

972. Decisions and announcements of leadership of 1911 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on appointment of Walter Motel as elder of prayer house “Baer” in city of Chernivtsi.

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973. Correspondence with Jewish communities in 1911 – cities of Vienna, Prague, Lemberg, Krakow, 1912 Trieste and Brin on sending of statutes of private prayer houses.

974. Correspondence with military and community 1911 institutions in city of Chernivtsi on granting of leave to employees of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

975. Correspondence with Galicia credit bank on 1911 giving a court decision on auction sale of construction of house of prayer society “Beth Hakneses ashkenazi meakhvire sokhrim” in connection with transfer of the house to ownership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

976. Personal file of cleaner Marcus Wiseman of 1911 – prayer house “Beth Hakneses ashkenazi 1934 meakhvire sokhrim”.

977. Lists of members of Jewish community in city of 1911 Chernivtsi who made contributions and added places for prayer in synagogue “Tempe” in city of Chernivtsi.

978. Correspondence with Jewish community in 1911 – Olmits on return of funds apportioned for 1912 burial of widow of cantor Rosengek of Chernivtsi synagogue.

979. Announcement of giving for rental of places for 1911 prayer in synagogues.

980. Materials on rental of places in construction of 1911 Jewish house in 1911. (Contracts, announcements, correspondence, etc.).

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981. Estimate of expenditures on repairs of Jewish 1911 bath‐house in city of Chernivtsi.

982. Case of investigation of petition of advocate 1911 Adolf Fisher of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for payment of honorarium due him for handling of community court cases in 1911. List of community cases handled by advocate A. Fisher.

983. Case of investigation of petition by renter of 1911 Jewish bath‐house Leyzer Kalishtein in city of Chernivtsi for shortening of term of lease and reduction in rent.

984. Case of claim by Jewish community of city of 1911 Chernivtsi against former renters of Jewish bath‐house Leib Shechter, Yacob Beker and Moses Orehshtein for payment of debt on rent.

985. Correspondence with owner of factory for 1911 disinfectant apparatus in Gumpoldfield Viden Tursfield on delivery of disinfectant apparatus for Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

986. Correspondence with administration of journal 1911 “Jewish peoples’ voice” in city of Chernivtsi on extension of subscription to journal.

987. Petitions by members of Jewish community in 1911 city of Chernivtsi on sale of contract for delivery of provisions to Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

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988. Topographical description of building for 1911 leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

989. Correspondence with magistrate, financial 1911 authorities, tax department in city of Chernivtsi and provincial authorities of Zastavna on payment of direct and indirect taxes.

990. Petitions by members of Jewish community in 1911 city of Chernivtsi to ministry of trade on release from payment of postal customs duty for monetary transfers from funds for providing assistance to poor Jews. Petitions by members of Jewish community in Chernivtsi.

991. Case of imposition of mortgage by Galicia 1911 credit bank for construction of prayer house society “Beth Hakneses ashkenazi meakhvire sokhrim”.

992. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1911 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for reduction in community taxes.

993. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1911 Chernivtsi on deposit by Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi of a sum of money for pavement in front of constructed Jewish house.

994. Correspondence with tax authorities in city of 1909 – Chernivtsi on providing financial report of 1911 Jewish bath‐house in city of Chernivtsi for 1909. Financial report of Jewish bath‐house in city of Chernivtsi for 1909.

125

995. Announcement on rules for conducting auction 1911 for sale of contract for collection of taxes for slaughter of livestock and sale of kosher meat.

996. Notification to leasers of right to collect taxes 1911 for slaughter of livestock and sale of kosher meat on liquidation of debt owed on lease.

997. Correspondence with provincial authorities of 1911 city of Chernivtsi on providing demographic – statistical certificates on Jewish population in city of Chernivtsi.

998. Instructions of regional authorities of Bukovina 1911 on registration in statements on status of Jewish community on change in names of residents Ozias Rapoport and Srul Wolf to Oskar Rapoport and Shtefan Wolf in city of Chernivtsi. Copies.

999. Death certificates of members of Jewish 1911 community Eger Gifke Kraidel and Primitko Berl. Originals.

1000. Birth certificates of members of Jewish 1911 community in city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1001. Marriage certificates of members of Jewish 1911 community in city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1002. Information provided by provincial authorities 1911 and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi to members of Jewish communities in city of Chernivtsi certifying their release from military obligations.

1003. Information issued by synagogue elders to 1911 community members certifying public announcement of their marriage.

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1912

1004. Congratulatory postcard by leadership of 1912 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi of presidium of regional authorities of Bukovina on the event of birth of child in family of Austrian emperor.

1005. Communication to employees of Jewish 1912 community of city of Chernivtsi on their appearance in synagogue for services in honor of birth of Austrian emperor.

1006. Communication of Jewish communities in 1912 Teshene and Prague on death of head of Jewish community of Teshene Zilbershteyn Yakov and rabbi of Prague Erenfeld.

1007. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1912 Chernivtsi on regulations in synagogue “Temple” in city of Chernivtsi.

1008. Report of rabbi Rosenfeld in city of Chernivtsi 1912 on measures for upholding order in synagogue “Temple” during religious holidays.

1009. Report of member of leadership of Jewish 1912 community in city of Chernivtsi Frenkel David on results of his inspection of synagogue “Temple” and poultry slaughterhouse.

1010. Correspondence with military and community 1912 institutions on release from work of Jewish workers during religious holidays.

1011. Case of investigation of petition of members of 1912 Jewish community of prayer house “Ohel Itzhak” of Monastyryska on acceptance of prayer house by leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

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1012. Case of investigation of petition of members of 1912 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for permission to conduct religious services in private homes during religious holidays.

1013. Case of investigation of denunciation by city of 1912 Chernivtsi residents Mauriber Bernhard and Rudel Berl against Shpitser Simon and Meyer Max for conduct of religious services in private house without permission of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

1014. Announcements on rules for renting places for 1912 prayer in synagogue “Temple”.

1015. Correspondence with director Foerwerk 1912 Herman of Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi on concession of places for prayer in prayer house of Jewish orphans’ home. List of persons leasing places for prayer in prayer house of Jewish orphans’ home.

1016. Financial report on monetary input from 1912 leasing of places for prayer in synagogues of city of Chernivtsi.

1017. Petition by cantor and choral singers of 1912 synagogue “Temple” to settle dispute on distribution of profits from religious services.

128

1018. Decision of leadership of Jewish community on 1912 providing to director of police of city of Chernivtsi a Torah roll for taking the oath by police employees of Jewish faith.

1019. Communication to members by leadership of 1912 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi on attendance at religious services in advance of call‐up of members of Jewish community to Austrian army.

1020. Case of investigation of article “Flight of 1912 employee of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi” published in Chernivtsi newspaper “Allgemeine Zeitung” on flight of cantor Shrager Morits of synagogue “Temple.”

1021. Instructions of leadership of Jewish community 1912 of city of Chernivtsi on rules for distribution of obligations among community butchers.

1022. Decision of leadership of Jewish community in 1912 city of Chernivtsi on construction of poultry slaughterhouse on Kuchumare street in city of Chernivtsi.

1023. Case of investigation of denunciation by 1912 resident of city of Chernivtsi against butchers of poultry slaughter house of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for appropriation of poultry clients.

1024. Materials on collection of funds for poor 1912 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for Passover matzo and potatoes.

1025. Correspondence with regional school council of 1912 Bukovina and directors of schools in city of Chernivtsi on establishing amount of pay to teachers of religion and on conduct of religious services for students of Jewish faith at beginning of school year and their release from studies during religious holidays.

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1026. Communication of Jewish women’s society 1912 “Deborah” to leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi on conduct of holiday for students of Jewish school in connection with Jewish holidays.

1027. Case of investigation of application by rabbi 1912 – Kessler for appointment as teacher of religion. 1918

1028. Petitions by members of Jewish community for 1912 exemption of their children from payment of school tax.

1029. Correspondence with insurance society 1912 “Arbeiter unfall Versicherungs – anstalt fir Galitiens und di Bukovina” on providing certificates on number of worker places at construction of building at Jewish cemetery.

1030. Estimate of expenses on repairs of morgue of 1912 Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

1031. Case of investigation of claims by firms and 1912 residents of city of Chernivtsi for payment of debts due to them for work and delivery of building materials.

1032. Case of investigation of petitions by Jewish 1912 societies and members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for leasing of space at construction of “Jewish house.”

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1033. Report of rabbi Wise in city of Chernivtsi on 1912 displeasure of members of community at poor work on ritual bath house.

1034. Correspondence with magistrate in city of 1912 Chernivtsi on providing certificates on number of workers and employees at Jewish bath‐ house in city of Chernivtsi.

1035. Decision on leadership of Jewish community on 1912 transfer of Jewish bath‐house to community management.

1036. Materials on ownership of Jewish bath‐house. 1912 – (Correspondence, receipts, notices, etc.). 1913

1037. Materials on conduct of repairs of Jewish bath‐ 1912 house in city of Chernivtsi. (Estimate, correspondence, notices, etc.).

1038. Complaint by resident Yankel Shtok of city of 1912 Chernivtsi against leaseholder of Jewish bath‐ house in city of Chernivtsi for voluntary increase in tax.

1039. Materials on activities of philanthropic fund 1912 – “Yuster Emirias” (statement on establishment, 1919 correspondence, notification, etc.).

1040. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1912 Bukovina on providing certificates on use of monies from philanthropic funds.

1041. Case of investigation of application of 1912 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

1042. Materials on conduct of auction of leasing of 1912 apartments in hotel “Central”. Record, applications, and decisions.

131

1043. Notices on rules for conduct of auction for 1912 leasing of space from community Ivankautsia under philanthropic fund “Goldner Fisher.”

1044. Communication from council for care of the 1912 poor at magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on delivery of wood for free distribution to poor members of Jewish community.

1045. Case of investigation of applications for 1912 subsidies by Jewish charity and cultural‐ education societies.

1046. Case of investigation of application by Jewish 1912 student organization “Jewish culture” for premises and subsidy for organization of general education courses for Jewish workers.

1047. Materials on activities of Jewish orphans’ 1912 house in city of Chernivtsi in 1912. (Decisions, applications, lists, and correspondence).

1048. Communication and memorandum of advocate 1912 of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi on gift of Bauman David of sum of monies to the Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi with aim of renewing his rights as member of the community.

1049. Case of investigation of applications by 1912 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for acceptance for care at Jewish alms‐house in city of Chernivtsi.

1050. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1912 Chernivtsi on providing a report on results of conducted lottery for fund for construction of Jewish alms‐house in city of Chernivtsi.

132

1051. Correspondence with Jewish communities of 1912 Kimpulung and Radauti (Radautz) on sending information on rules for insuring employees of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi against accidents.

1052. Proposal of head of Jewish community in city 1912 of Chernivtsi Shtraukher for allocation of funds for payment of debt to employees of Jewish community. List of debts of employees of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

1053. Case of investigation of petition by employees 1912 of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for salary increase and financial assistance.

1054. Case of investigation of application by 1912 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for employment in provincial community institution.

1055. Petition by director of shelter for blind children 1912 in city of Vienna for sending of birth certificate of blind Engel Evgeniya Elena.

1056. Correspondence with magistrate, financial 1912 authorities, tax department of city of Chernivtsi and regional authorities of Zastavna for payment of direct and indirect taxes.

1057. Correspondence with provincial authorities of 1912 city of Chernivtsi on imposing tax on community member Bikhter Berel residing in Leguchen.

133

1058. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1912 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for reduction of community taxes.

1059. List of mortgages on buildings belonging to 1912 Jewish community in Chernivtsi.

1060. Correspondence with magistrate, provincial 1912 authorities of city of Chernivtsi and statistical Jewish bureau in city of Berlin on providing demographic – statistical information on Jewish population in city of Chernivtsi.

1061. Correspondence with government institutions 1912 in Austria and private individuals on provision to them of documents of biographical nature.

1062. Communication of magistrate of city of 1912 Chernivtsi on persons who exited the Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1063. Correspondence with Jewish communities and 1912 societies on sending of certificates on place of residence of members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

1064. Instructions of regional authorities of Bukovina 1912 on registration in statements of status of Jewish community on change in names of residents in city of Chernivtsi Shotenfeld Mordehai Izaak and Artst Solomon to Shotenfeld Marcus and Artst Rudolph. Copies.

1065. Instructions of regional authorities of Bukovina 1912 on additional registration of birth of Tsinker Maltsia and Tsinker Shlime in statements on status of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

134

1066. Certificate on release from military service of 1912 member Wolf Meyer Itsik of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi. Original.

1067. Marriage certificate of community members 1912 Zamler Ernest and Bret Emi of city of Chernivtsi. Original.

1068. Birth certificate of member of Jewish 1912 community Shaefer Haskel of city of Chernivtsi. Original.

1069. Death certificate of member of Jewish 1912 community Met Moritz. Original.

1070. Certificate of coming of age by provincial court 1912 of city of Chernivtsi to members Adler Samuel, Shechter Fania and Golfaber Shlomo of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi. Original.

1071. Certificates and information providing right to 1912 marry to members of Jewish community Kula Dora, Gortenshteyn Berl, Kimelman Mendel and Hecht Edith in city of Chernivtsi. Original.

1072. Correspondence with presidium of regional 1912 authorities of Bukovina on providing beds in Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi city to soldiers wounded in war.

1073. Communication by head of Jewish hospital in 1912 city of Chernivtsi on transfer of gift of medical apparatus to hospital by resident of city of Chernivtsi Kucher David.

135

1074. Materials on conduct of auction of contract for 1912 delivery of provisions and firewood to Jewish hospital and alms‐house in city of Chernivtsi. (Announcement, application, record, etc.).

1075. Correspondence with managements of 1912 newspapers on sending of newspapers to Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1076. Circular of provincial authorities in city of 1912 Chernivtsi on rules for preparation of documents.

1077. Correspondence with Jewish community of city 1912 of Suchav on sending of statute of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi. Text of statute of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

1078. Decision of leadership of Jewish community of 1912 city of Chernivtsi on deposit and withdrawal of funds from Jewish credit bank “Yidish Folksforshuskasse.”

1079. Case of claim by plumber Zilberman Samuel to 1912 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for payment of debt for completed work.

1080. Case of claim by contractor of construction of 1912 morgue at Jewish cemetery to architect Fink Joseph of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for payment of debt on completed work.

1081. Information on financial status of pension fund 1912 of teachers of Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi.

1913

1082. Communication on protest gathering in city of 1913 Chernivtsi against provocative court proceeding in city of Kiev on accusation of Beylis in ritual killing.

136

1083. Instructions and announcements of leadership 1913 of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on ban against conducting political agitation in houses of prayer.

1084. Order of leadership of Jewish community in 1913 city of Chernivtsi on rules for conducting religious services at synagogue “Temple.”

1085. Order of leader of Jewish community in city of 1913 Chernivtsi to employees of synagogue “Temple” on safeguarding of work discipline.

1086. Communication on a call for general elections 1913 of society of prayer house “Ohel Itzhak” of Monastyryska for reelection of community leadership. Report of head of leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi Shmeltzer Marcus on results of elections of leadership of prayer house.

1087. Correspondence with military command of city 1913 of Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services in synagogue “Temple” for members of Jewish community serving in Austrian army.

1088. Case of investigation of application by 1913 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for permit to conduct religious services in private houses during religious holidays.

137

1089. Denunciation by director of police of city of 1913 Chernivtsi to leadership of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi against Wiselberg Jacob Moses for opening of prayer house by without a permit.

1090. Application by Shechter Simon for 1913 appointment as permanent cantor in synagogue “Temple” in city of Chernivtsi.

1091. Correspondence with resident Menkes Michael 1913 of Radauti (Radautz) on expenses for marriage in synagogue “Temple” in city of Chernivtsi.

1092. Case of investigation of charges against cantor 1913 Shechter Simon for rudeness towards his wards during religious holidays.

1093. Case of investigation of petition by assistant 1913 rabbi Gorener Berel for transfer to him of the telephone apparatus of deceased rabbi of city of Chernivtsi.

1094. Correspondence with Jewish community of 1913 Kolomea (Kolomyia) on sending of information on former choral singer of Kolomea (Kolomyia) Wiseman Hersh who fled to Chernivtsi.

1095. Financial report on income from rental of seats 1913 for prayer in synagogues of city of Chernivtsi.

1096. Instructions and circular of leadership of 1913 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi on responsibilities and functions of employees of the community and its social institutions. Originals.

1097. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1913 Jewish community on obligatory insurance of community employees.

138

1098. Case of investigation of applications by 1913 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for employment in community social institutions.

1099. Case of investigation of applications by 1913 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for increase in salary and financial assistance.

1100. Case of investigation of application by cleaner 1913 – of synagogue in city of Chernivtsi for increase 1920 in salary and assistance.

1101. Case of investigation of application of advocate 1913 of Jewish synagogue of city of Chernivtsi Fisher Adolf for payment of debt for handling of legal issues.

1102. Orders and instructions of magistrate of city of 1913 Chernivtsi Jewish community on measures to fight against cholera epidemic.

1103. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1913 for allocation of plot at Jewish cemetery for deceased from cholera and prohibition for cemetery employees to enter apartments of deceased from cholera without permission of city doctor.

1104. Communication and appeal of leadership of 1913 Jewish religious community of city of Chernivtsi for collection of funds to benefit orphans’ home and alms‐house.

1105. Correspondence with deputy Landtag of 1913 Bukovina on deposit of funds to benefit orphans’ home and alms‐house in city of Chernivtsi.

139

1106. Materials on activities of Jewish orphans’ home 1913 in city of Chernivtsi for 1913. (Applications, notices, reports, records, etc.)

1107. Applications of members of Jewish community 1913 of city of Chernivtsi for acceptance at alms‐ house of city of Chernivtsi.

1108. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1913 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for permit for Wisinger Yosel to open religious school “Cheder” in city of Chernivtsi.

1109. Case of investigation of application by Wise 1913 David for appointment as teacher of Jewish religion in communal school in city of Chernivtsi.

1110. Correspondence with regional school council of 1913 Bukovina and directors of schools in city of Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services for students of Jewish faith at the start of school year.

1111. Petition of teachers of religion in city of 1913 Chernivtsi and memorandum of rabbi Rosenfeld in city of Chernivtsi to leadership of Jewish religious community in city of Chernivtsi on taking measures to release students of Jewish faith from studies during religious holidays.

1112. Information on financial status of pension fund 1913 of teachers of Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi.

140

1113. Correspondence with Jewish community in city 1913 of Krakow on sending of certificates on amount of tax on slaughter of livestock and poultry.

1114. Instructions of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1913 on taking measures to improve sanitary conditions of poultry slaughter. Record of inspection of sanitary conditions of poultry slaughter.

1115. Report of rabbi Rosenfeld in city of Chernivtsi 1913 on work of Jewish slaughter house of livestock.

1116. Correspondence with military and civil 1913 institutions in city of Chernivtsi on granting leave to employees of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

1117. Materials of Jewish community on providing 1913 military servicemen and poor members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi with Passover matzo. (Correspondence, announcements, communications, etc.).

1118. Communication of death of rabbi Wise 1913 Benjamin in city of Chernivtsi, rabbi Shmidt Adolf of city of Vienna and head of Jewish community Kizler Kasil in city of Stanislav.

1119. Petition of Edelshtein Shoyndl to leadership of 1913 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi to petition regional authorities of Bukovina to abolish decision by director of police in city of Chernivtsi to evict a Romanian citizen Winefeld Froim beyond borders of Austria.

141

1120. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1913 Bukovina on providing certificates on utilization of philanthropic funds and financial reporting.

1121. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1913 Bukovina about providing certificates on anniversary of death of founders of philanthropic funds.

1122. Case of investigation of applications by 1913 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for providing financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

1123. Correspondence with financial procurator on 1913 providing certificates on time of establishment of philanthropic funds which are under management by community in city of Chernivtsi.

1124. Decision of leadership of Jewish community in 1913 city of Chernivtsi on liquidation of debt from philanthropic funds for salary to teachers of Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi.

1125. Petition of tenants of hotel “Central” by Shtar 1913 Yosef to pave the yard of hotel of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1126. Case of claim by Jewish community of city of 1913 Chernivtsi against Prager Zlati for sum of money inherited from Prager for establishment of philanthropic fund.

1127. Case of claim by Jewish community of city of 1913 Chernivtsi against resident of city of Chernivtsi Shaten Leon for payment of debt on rent of apartment belonging to philanthropic fund “Wagner.”

142

1128. Case of investigation of application by 1913 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance.

1129. Case of investigation of application by 1913 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for material assistance.

1130. Case of investigation of application by 1913 Zilberman Albert for membership in Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

1131. Communication from address desk of police 1913 director in city of Chernivtsi on place of residence of members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1132. Correspondence with magistrate, financial 1913 authorities, tax department in city of Chernivtsi on payment of indirect and direct taxes.

1133. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1913 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for lowering of community taxes.

1134. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1913 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for lowering of community taxes.

1135. Correspondence with Jewish community of city 1913 of Stryi on sending of certificates on rules for exacting community taxes.

1136. Correspondence with Jewish community of city 1913 of Suchav on providing information on reporting by members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi.

1137. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1913 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for reducing tax for burial.

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1138. Case of investigation of application by 1913 Shternberg Maximilian for sale to him of plot of land for a grave at Jewish cemetery.

1139. Memorandum from Jewish communities of 1913 Bukovina on sending to them of text of statutes of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi. Text of statutes of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1140. List of Jewish community statutes in social 1913 – organizations. 1914

1141. Communication on celebration of anniversary 1913 of establishment of Jewish student association “Kadima” in city of Vienna. List of members of Jewish student association “Kadima”.

1142. Correspondence with Jewish community in city 1913 of Suchav on sending of information on “Union of rabbis of Bukovina.”

1143. Correspondence with members of Jewish 1913 community of city of Chernivtsi on collection of voluntary contributions to fund for construction of “Jewish house.”

1144. Case of investigation of application by 1913 members of Jewish community and Jewish associations in city of Chernivtsi for leasing of space in building of Jewish house.

1145. Case of investigation of petition by Shternberg 1913 – Adolf for reduction in rent for space taken for 1919 restaurant in “Jewish house” building.

144

1146. Case of investigation of petitions by firm and 1913 persons for payment of debts for completed work and delivery of construction materials.

1147. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1913 Chernivtsi on deposit of sum of money for pavement in front of Jewish cemetery.

1148. Materials on leasing of Jewish bath‐house in 1913 city of Chernivtsi. (Records, announcements, decisions, etc.).

1149. Announcement on rules for conduct of auction 1913 of contract for delivery of provisions to Jewish hospital in city of Chernivtsi.

1150. Letter of leadership of Jewish community in 1913 city of Chernivtsi to provincial hospital cash‐ office in city of Chernivtsi on payment of expenses for treatment of members of hospital cash‐office at Jewish hospital.

1151. Correspondence with director of Chernivtsi 1913 electric station on lowering of tariff for use of electric power by Jewish hospital and Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi.

1152. Correspondence with insurance societies on 1913 insuring property of Jewish community.

1153. Case of investigation of application by owner 1913 of advertising office in city of Chernivtsi Rosenblatt David for permit to place and ad for synagogue “Temple” and hotel “Central”.

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1154. Case of claim by Jewish community of city of 1913 Chernivtsi against Piker Moritz for payment of debt for leasing of place for prayer at synagogue “Temple”.

1155. Case of claim by firm “Technical bureau 1913 Orlender Heinrich” against Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for payment of debt for installing equipment in Jewish bath‐house.

1156. Case of claim by architect Proske Yosef against 1913 – Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for 1914 payment of debt for work in construction of morgue at Jewish cemetery in city of Chernivtsi.

1157. Case of claim by plumber Feler Adolf against 1913 Jewish community for payment of debt for work at Jewish bath‐house and slaughter house.

1158. Communication by magistrate of city of 1913 Chernivtsi and Jewish community in city of Vienna on persons who left Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1159. Correspondence with provincial leadership in 1913 city of Chernivtsi on providing demographic‐ statistical information on Jewish population of Chernivtsi province.

1160. Order by magistrate of city of Chernivtsi to 1913 send statements on community status of foreign nationals.

1161. Instruction by regional authorities of Bukovina 1913 for additional registration of birth of Kloysbauer Mali in statements on community status of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi. Copy.

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1162. Certificates issued by rabbinates to members 1913 of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi on fact of three‐time public announcement of marriage.

1163. Certificates on release from public 1913 announcement in synagogue of marriage of members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1164. Certificates on right to marry of members of 1913 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1165. Power to marry issued by rabbi of city of 1913 Suchav to rabbi Rosenfeld Yosef of city of Chernivtsi.

1166. Certificate of divorce between Blumenthal 1913 Yacob and Blumenthal Sheyne.

1167. Certificate on release from military service of 1913 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi.

1168. Certificates of maturity of members of Jewish 1913 community in city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1169. Death certificates of members Jewish 1913 community in city of Chernivtsi.

1170. Birth certificates of members Jewish 1913 community in city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1171. Information on financial status of Jewish 1913 community.

1172. Financial report of Jewish community in city of 1913 Chernivtsi for 1913.

1914

1173. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1914 Jewish community of Sadgora (Sadhora) on conduct of elections of community leadership related to abuse of power by previous leadership.

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1174. Correspondence with regional school council of 1914 Bukovina and school council of city of Chernivtsi on determining the number of hours for teaching religion in middle schools, on appointment of teachers of religion and release of students of Jewish faith from studies during religious holidays.

1175. Case of investigation of application by 1914 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for employment in community social institution.

1176. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1914 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for salary increase and financial assistance.

1177. List of employees of Jewish community in city 1914 of Chernivtsi.

1178. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1914 Bukovina on utilization of philanthropic funds and providing financial reporting on their status.

1179. Correspondence with heirs of deceased 1914 Titenger Alter Megul on provision of sum of money left by him for establishment of philanthropic fund.

1180. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1914 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance from philanthropic funds.

149

1181. Application by members of Jewish community 1914 of city of Chernivtsi for material assistance.

1182. Case of investigation of application by 1914 members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for monetary subsidies.

1183. Records, decisions, announcements of 1914 leadership of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi on ban on employees of synagogue to marry without permission by community.

1184. Case of investigation of denunciation by 1914 teacher of religion Rauch Haim against teacher of primary school Meler Yosef for breaking the rules during religious services at synagogue “Temple.”

1185. Records of investigation of denunciation by 1914 head of chorus at synagogue “Temle” against cantor Shechter Simon for evading his work duties.

1186. Records of investigation of denunciation by 1914 head of chorus at synagogue “Temple” against member Kligler Israel for committing disturbance during religious services.

1187. Materials on construction of fireproof wall at 1914 synagogue “Temple” (Estimate, announcement, application, etc.).

1188. Materials on measures of Jewish community in 1914 city of Chernivtsi for providing military servicemen of Jewish faith and poor members of the community with Passover matzo. (Correspondence, communications, notices, lists, etc.).

150

1189. Communication on contributions by members 1914 of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi to benefit of Jewish orphans’ home and Jewish alms‐house in city of Chernivtsi.

1190. Case of investigation of application by Jewish 1914 community for admittance at alms‐house in city of Chernivtsi.

1191. Case of investigation of petition by director of 1914 orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi for apportioning of funds for upkeep of orphans’ home.

1192. Case of investigation of application by resident 1914 Berger Mala of town of Radauti (Radautz) for acceptance of her son Berger David for care at orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi.

1193. Text of statute of Jewish student society 1914 “Hatikvah” in city of Chernivtsi.

1194. Correspondence with magistrate, financial 1914 authorities, tax department in city of Chernivtsi on payment of indirect and direct taxes.

1195. Case of investigation of petition by members of 1914 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for reduction in community taxes.

1196. Case of investigation of petition by Jewish and 1914 other societies for leasing of space in construction of “Jewish house.”

1197. Report by employee of Jewish community 1914 Zomer Mordhai on results of his inspection of construction of “Jewish house” and Jewish school.

151

1198. Correspondence with insurance societies of 1914 city of Vienna “Providentsia” on insurance of property of Jewish community.

1199. Instructions of regional authorities of Bukovina 1914 on registration of changes of family names and names of members of Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi in statements on community status.

1200. Orders of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi and 1914 provincial authorities for additional registration of legitimate births of members of Jewish community in statements on community status. Copies.

1201. Orders of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi and 1914 provincial authorities for additional registration of legitimate births of members of Jewish community in statements on community status. Copies.

1202. Birth certificates of members of Jewish 1914 community in city of Chernivtsi. Originals and copies.

1203. Death certificates of members of Jewish 1914 community in city of Chernivtsi. Originals.

1204. Case of investigation of denunciation against 1914 community employee Zoider Peihes for unauthorized collection of money for philanthropic funds.

1205. Case of investigation of charges by member of 1914 Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi Shtrominger Yosef against district judge Tarko Teodor for offending him on grounds of national enmity.

152

1206. Case of claim by firm “Kvisek Gepert” against 1914 Jewish community in city of Chernivtsi for payment of debt for supplying equipment for Jewish bath‐house.

1207. Case of claim by merchant of city of Chernivtsi 1914 Witner Leon against Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for payment of debt for delivery of carpets for synagogue “Temple” and Jewish bath‐house.

1208. Case of claim by Novak Leon against Jewish 1914 community of city of Chernivtsi for delivery of provisions for Jewish alms‐house and Jewish hospital.

1209. Case of investigation of petition by firm and 1914 persons for payment of debt owed for work and delivery of construction materials.

1915

1210. Correspondence with Jewish funds established 1915 with monies from private persons on application for military loan.

1211. Certificates of receipt of contributions from 1915 community members toward philanthropic aims.

1212. Applications by community members for 1915 monetary assistance.

1213. Memorandum of magistrate of city of 1915 Chernivtsi on circulation of instructions among population on anti‐cholera measures.

1214. Memorandum of military and community 1915 authorities on granting leave during religious holidays to community employees and Jews in military service.

153

1215. Memorandum to directors of middle schools of 1915 city of Chernivtsi on attendance of Jewish students at synagogue religious services in connection with beginning of school year.

1216. Communication on acceptance for 1915 employment of community members.

1217. Petitions of community employees for 1915 assistance and payment of salaries.

1218. Communication by cemetery guard on 1915 instances of theft at Jewish cemetery.

1219. Decision on granting to advocate Raysh Julius 1915 authority to handle legal affairs of the community.

1220. Communication on cases of exit from the 1915 community of community members of city of Chernivtsi.

1221. Death certificates of community members of 1915 city of Chernivtsi.

1222. Death certificates of community members of 1915 city of Chernivtsi.

1916

1223. Memorandum of community of city of 1916 Chernivtsi on granting of leave to Jewish employees during religious holidays for attendance at synagogue.

1224. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1916 Chernivtsi on inspection of sanitary conditions at synagogue.

1225. Communication of community on appointment 1916 of teachers of religion in schools and indication of their compensation.

154

1226. List of persons confirmed by commission for 1916 position as teachers of German language at primary and community schools.

1227. Correspondence with bakers on baking of 1916 Passover matzo for Jewish Passover.

1228. Instructions to community personnel on the 1916 daily schedule.

1229. Case of investigation of application of Korn 1916 Berel for employment for the community.

1230. Application by Honsporovsky Ludwig for 1916 position as electrician for the community.

1231. Application by community employees for leave 1916 and assistance.

1232. Correspondence with Jewish philanthropic 1916 institutions established by private philanthropists on application for military loan.

1234. List of persons who contributed for refugees of 1916 war.

1235. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1916 Chernivtsi on provision of monies for repairs of water pipes on community premises.

1236. Correspondence with provincial community on 1916 providing statistical information on community budget.

1237. Application to provincial authorities by 1916 member of Yacoben community Shacher Peretz for Dorn Vatra for change of his name from Klein.

155

1238. Communication of Toporoutsi community to 1916 Chernivtsi provincial authorities on the number of Jewish families residing in the community.

1239. Excerpts on birth of children of community 1916 members.

1240. Case on investigation of application by renter 1916 in hotel “Central” in city of Chernivtsi Shtaer Yosef for extension of term of lease for hotel space.

1241. Applications by renters of hotel “Central” 1916 Shtaer Yosef for extension of term of lease of hotel on new terms.

1242. Communication on finding in hospital of 1916 valuables and monies among items of deceased Wiseberg Esther.

1917

1243. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1917 Bukovina on providing financial subsidies for upkeep of Jewish community.

1244. Communication of magistrate of city of 1917 Chernivtsi, orphans’ home and other organizations on contribution of philanthropic funds to benefit the community.

1245. Communication of magistrate of city of 1917 Chernivtsi on losses.

1246. Communication of magistrate of city of 1917 Chernivtsi to editors of newspaper “Chenivtsi allgemeine zeitung” on publishing announcement on rules for rewarding the population for providing assistance to the military in time of war.

1247. Correspondence with Jewish philanthropic 1917 organizations established by private individuals on application for military loans.

156

1248. Reporting cards of persons benefiting from 1917 community assistance.

1249. Applications by community members for 1917 assistance and instalments received on loans.

1250. Applications by community members for 1917 acceptance of their young children in orphans’ home.

1251. Record of investigation of fact of breaking the 1917 rules of ritual slaughter of poultry by owner of butcher shop Khusel Adolf.

1252. Personal file of orphans’ home ward Tauer 1917 – Moses. 1928

1253. List of community members, debt owed for 1917 funeral expenses for relatives and indication of measures for taxation.

1254. Personal cards of community members liable 1917 for military service.

1255. Excerpts from statements on status of 1917 members in the community.

1918

1256. Decision of community leadership on re‐ 1918 evacuation of leadership of city of Chernivtsi from Vienna and on provision of financial advances to community employees for transfer to city of Chernivtsi.

1257. Warning of population through head rabbi on 1918 cautious handling of hand grenades left in the area.

157

1258. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1918 Bukovina, magistrate of city of Chernivtsi and other organizations on compensation for generally recognized military actions.

1259. Appeal to magistrate of city of Chernivtsi with 1918 request to appeal to military authorities for payment for community premises requisitioned for military needs.

1260. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1918 Bukovina on application for Austrian military loan by community social institutions.

1261. Correspondence with union for combatting 1918 anti‐Semitism on publication of protest resolution of participants in Austrian anti‐ Jewish speeches.

1262. Decision of community leadership on penalty 1918 on credit in connection with lack of funds to satisfy the needs of the community.

1263. Decision of community leadership to withdraw 1918 funds belonging to the community from city banks in connection with entry of Romanian troops to city of Chernivtsi.

1264. Decision of community leadership to appoint 1918 two community leaders to prepare inventory of community property.

1265. Decision of community leadership on monetary 1918 reward for grave diggers at Jewish cemetery.

158

1266. Decision on granting a reward to director of 1918 fire command Michynsky in city of Chernivtsi for preserving community property entrusted to him for safekeeping.

1267. Decision of community leadership to create a 1918 commission on establishing a bath‐house, regulating burials and conducting marriages.

1268. Instructions of community personnel on rules 1918 for manufacturing and community work.

1269. Invitations of community members to 1918 meetings including their first and last names.

1270. Decision of community to send sum of money 1918 to city of Chernivtsi from city of Vienna for distribution among needy Jews in city of Chernivtsi.

1271. Call of presidium of magistrate of city of 1918 Chernivtsi to collect donations for widows and orphans of perished soldiers among community members.

1272. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1918 Bukovina on free provision of furniture and linens to community philanthropic organizations related to robbing of community property during stay of Russian troops in Bukovina.

1273. Correspondence with society on dissemination 1918 of Jewish studies in city of Berlin on establishing the amount of subsidies for the society.

1274. Correspondence with Chernivtsi division of Red 1918 Cross on collection of donations from Jews to benefit prisoners of war.

159

1275. Correspondence with society for saving 1918 abandoned children of Galicia and Bukovina in city of Vienna for keeping by residents of city of Vienna and providing financial assistance.

1276. Appeal by leadership of the community to 1918 regional authorities of Bukovina for giving provisions for philanthropic community organizations.

1277. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1918 Bukovina apropos union of Galicia and Bukovina rabbis on giving them financial assistance.

1278. Message of thanks to magistrate of city of 1918 Chernivtsi for donation to philanthropic community organizations.

1279. Statement by community members on their 1918 philanthropic contributions to the community.

1280. Applications by community members for 1918 material assistance.

1281. Applications by community members to 1918 magistrate of city of Chernivtsi for financial assistance and firewood.

1282. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1918 Chernivtsi on subsidies for rebuilding of community institutional buildings damaged during the war.

1283. Correspondence with head of philanthropic 1918 funds created by private individuals on providing finances for administrative expenses.

160

1284. Case of renting to Shtar Yosef and Sala of space 1918 in hotel “Central.”

1285. Agreement on leasing of space in belonging to 1918 the community building of philanthropic society “Braterstvo.”

1286. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1918 Chernivtsi on magistrate contributions to poor population for Jewish Passover holidays.

1287. Inquiry from military command on the number 1918 of Jewish soldiers to feed them at ritual Passover table for Passover holidays.

1288. Correspondence with school council of city of 1918 Chernivtsi on appointment of teachers of religion in city schools and their compensation.

1289. Petitions by teachers of Jewish school for 1918 additional salary in connection with military activities.

1290. Decision of community leadership to send 1918 school children to religious services at start of school studies.

1291. Appeal and application to ministry of social 1918 security for school text‐books and desks for Jewish community school from former schools for refugees.

1292. Correspondence with court of emergency 1918 volunteer brigade in city of Chernivtsi on invitation to community rabbis to examine a candidate for position of rabbi.

161

1293. Correspondence with rabbi of city of Sambir 1918 Levin Aaron on his invitation to a vacant post of rabbi in city of Chernivtsi.

1294. Case of investigation of application by head 1918 cantor of synagogue Shechter Simon, taken as prisoner during the war by Russian troops, for assistance and renewal of position as cantor.

1295. Correspondence with director of orphans’ 1918 home on issues of acceptance of children, etc.

1296. Memorandum of head of Stanislav provincial 1918 authorities on refusal to provide subsidies to Jewish orphans’ home in city of Chernivtsi.

1297. Applications by community members for 1918 acceptance of children to orphans’ home and for space in community building, etc.

1298. Appeal to magistrate of city of Chernivtsi 1918 requesting compensation for damages to the fence at Jewish cemetery inflicted by Austrian troops.

1299. Estimate of expenses for repairs of building of 1918 community association, etc. Section of plan of morgue.

1300. Communication on meeting conducted by 1918 community leadership on issue of establishment of Jewish alms‐house.

1301. Correspondence with magistrate of city of 1918 Chernivtsi on free provision of construction materials for construction of prayer house for soldiers of Jewish faith.

162

1302. Communication to police and military 1918 authorities on days falling on Jewish holidays in order to uphold order during religious services at synagogues.

1303. Decision of community leadership on repairs of 1918 premises at great synagogue in city of Chernivtsi.

1304. Decision of community leadership to take into 1918 account committee deposit to provide Jewish soldiers with ritual foods during religious holidays.

1305. Decision of community leadership to create a 1918 commission for preparatory work on taxation of community members.

1306. Decision of community leadership on rules for 1918 taxation of community members for burials.

1307. Applications by community members for tax 1918 reduction.

1308. Correspondence with directorship of religious 1918 fund on release of firewood for community philanthropic institutions.

1309. Notice of community leadership on auction of 1918 lease on contract for delivery of provisions and fuel to community hospital.

1310. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1918 Bukovina and magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on supplying community with coal, sugar and rice.

163

1311. Correspondence with suppliers of potatoes for 1918 the community.

1312. Communication to magistrate of city of 1918 Chernivtsi on carrying out order for smallpox vaccination of children of community members.

1313. Correspondence with bank of “Vienna union” 1918 of banks in city of Chernivtsi on extension of term for rental of bank safe.

1314. Correspondence with insurance society on 1918 payment of insurance deposits for community building.

1315. Petitions by advocates for payment of 1918 – honoraria for conducting of business. 1922

1316. Case of investigation of petition by Parol Hanna 1918 for return of savings book submitted for safe‐ keeping.

1317. Petition by community members for utilization 1918 of space belonging to the community.

1318. Correspondence with firm “Shmidt and Fontin” 1918 in city of Chernivtsi on settling of firm debt with interest.

1319. Communication on cases of exit of Jewish 1918 community members from the community.

1320. Case of investigation of applications by 1918 institutions and private individuals for certificates of birth, marriage and other certificates.

1321. Birth and marriage certificates of community 1918 members.

164

1322. Death certificates of community members of 1918 city of Chernivtsi.

1323. Death certificates of community members of 1918 city of Chernivtsi.

1324. Death certificates of community members of 1918 city of Chernivtsi.

1919

1325. Decision by the community on rules for 1919 conduct of education in newly constructed Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi.

1326. Community decision on creation of committee 1919 to revise community rules on protection of children.

1327. Communication of school council of city of 1919 Chernivtsi on outside‐school hours of teaching in higher grades in schools by teachers of Jewish religion Raukh.

1328. Communication of directorship of Jewish 1919 school on number of hours of teaching Jewish language by school teachers.

1329. Petitions by teachers of Jewish school to raise 1919 their salary to level of teachers of city schools. Information on salary amount of teachers of Jewish schools.

1330. Application by teacher of religion Lantses U. for 1919 release from teaching in two lower grades in school on Landgausgasse street and his replacement with another teacher.

1331. Record on conducting of religious services 1919 during Jewish religious holidays by Rauchverger Haim and his request for reduction in withholding from his remuneration.

165

1332. Petition by teachers of religion in primary 1919 schools for additional remuneration in connection with increase in prices.

1333. Proposal by head of school department Leker 1919 for remuneration of teachers of Jewish school to celebrate religious holidays.

1334. Communication to director of Jewish school on 1919 illness of school teachers.

1335. Inventory of losses sustained from military 1919 actions by community Jewish primary school in city of Chernivtsi and Jewish house.

1336. Letter of community member Wagshnal S. to 1919 community leader requesting a meeting by leadership for decision on urgent issues.

1337. Decision of community leadership on opening 1919 of primary school with instruction of Hebrew language.

1338. Decision of community leadership on 1919 appointment of employees.

1339. Applications by community members for 1919 employment by the community.

1340. Applications by community members for 1919 payment of their debt from salary.

1341. List of employees of Jewish community with 1919 indication of compensation received for Jewish holidays.

166

1342. Decision of community leadership on payment 1919 of honorarium to advocate Bakulinsky for his appearance in court on community issue.

1343. Petitions by community employees for salary 1919 increase and community decision on their remuneration.

1344. Communication on termination of payment of 1919 pension to daughter of deceased director of Jewish hospital Baltinester Mendel – Wolf in connection with his death.

1345. Case of investigation of petition by wife of 1919 director of synagogue chorus Rosengek Lota same Frieda Leah for payment of her husband’s salary for period of his absence during the war.

1346. Correspondence with regional authorities of 1919 Bukovina and suppliers of flour for Passover on providing the community with Passover and wheat flour.

1347. Circular of minister‐delegate of Bukovina in city 1919 of Chernivtsi on religious services in churches and synagogues in connection with first anniversary of entry of Romanian troops in city of Chernivtsi.

1348. Correspondence with director of finances and 1919 – division command on leave for Jewish officers 1920 and soldiers for Jewish religious holidays.

1349. Community decision on ban on meetings and 1919 lectures in synagogues without permission of community leadership, on rules for leasing of seats for prayer, etc.

167

1350. Correspondence with municipal leadership of 1919 city of Chernivtsi on repairs of premises of the great synagogue.

1351. Communication by community leadership on 1919 rules for leasing of seats for prayer in synagogue during religious holidays.

1352. Communication of leadership of prayer house 1919 “Bays Itzhak” on general meeting of members of prayer house.

1353. Petition by representative of attendees of 1919 great synagogue “Temple” for financial subsidy for purchase of firewood.

1354. Communication on days falling on Jewish 1919 holidays in new 1919 year.

1355. Communication of community leadership on 1919 election of committee of 11 persons to leadership of synagogue.

1356. Petition by inspector Titenger Bernard for 1919 transfer to him of two synagogue seats left to him by his deceased uncle.

1357. Report of members of great synagogue on 1919 improper upkeep of synagogue by cleaners.

1358. Petition by community members to conduct 1919 religious services in private homes during holidays.

1359. Instructions to Shrager Israel and Greengross 1919 Alex residing next to synagogue to maintain cleanliness of synagogue yard.

168

1360. Communication with Jewish community of city 1919 of Suchav on placement of head cantor Shechter of Chernivtsi synagogue together with synagogue chorus in city of Suchav for religious services.

1361. Memorandum of synagogue leadership 1919 committee on unlawful collection from community members conducted by synagogue cantor Shechter Solomon during religious services.

1362. Communication by head of community 1919 leadership on extension of term of service for absent director of synagogue chorus Rosenshtekh Yosef until 15 December 1919.

1363. Decision by community leadership to provide 1919 synagogue cantor Shechter Simon with a subsidy in connection with his daughter’s marriage.

1364. Communication by community leadership on 1919 appointment of Einhorn Haim and Kheld Kalman as synagogue elders.

1365. Petition by community members for 1919 appointment of cantor Shaposhnik Michel to conduct religious services during Passover holidays.

1366. Correspondence with administration of 1919 Bukovina on utilization of philanthropic funds.

1367. Statement on creation of philanthropic fund 1919 from monies left by deceased Shlifk Yakov. Copy.

1368. Record of communication by advocate Furman 1919 Yosef on establishment of philanthropic fund from monies of deceased Leysner Mordko Shmil.

169

1369. Materials on reconstruction of war‐damaged 1919 hotel “Central” belonging to philanthropic fund “Wagner”. (Estimate, report, application to magistrate of city of Chernivtsi).

1370. Record on need to repair premises of hotel 1919 “Central”.

1371. Applications by community members for 1919 acceptance at alms‐house and orphans’ home.

1372. Applications by community members for 1919 – acceptance at alms‐house. 1920

1373. Correspondence with Jewish society “Ehud 1919 Shomre Hadas Veshuv Eretz Israel” on transfer of leadership of ritual Jewish kitchen to alms house of Grun Berl.

1374. Petition to magistrate of city of Chernivtsi for 1919 linens for the old at alms house and the sick at Jewish hospital. (List of the old and the sick).

1375. Excerpt from agreement on construction of 1919 alms‐house for Jews, named after Emperor Franz Joseph in city of Chernivtsi.

1376. Inventory of items of clothing and food 1919 donated by American mission for Jewish alms‐ house.

1377. Communication on donations by community 1919 members for orphans’ home and other philanthropic institutions.

170

1378. Petitions by community members for financial 1919 assistance.

1379. Petitions by societies for premises in 1919 community buildings for philanthropic and cultural events.

1380. Memorandum of community leadership to 1919 regional authorities of Bukovina for permission to export corn flour to benefit community’s philanthropic institutions.

1381. Memorandum of community leadership to 1919 garrison command for a pass to workers engaged in slaughter of livestock at night.

1382. Petition by poultry butchers for additional 1919 tariff for slaughter of poultry during holidays.

1383. Record of release of community member 1919 Tromer Yulia from payment for her children in Jewish orphans’ home.

1384. List of orphans accepted in Jewish orphans’ 1918 – home from December 1918 to April 1919. 1919

1385. List of staff of orphans’ home and alms‐house 1919 who received remuneration for Jewish holidays.

1386. Petition by physicians of Jewish hospital before 1919 general secretary of internal affairs to abolish decision to exile hospital nurse Sporer Matilda.

171

1387. Decision of community leadership to increase 1919 salary of nurses to physicians Gech and Sipre.

1388. Record of complaint by Jewish community 1919 nurse Spirer Matilda against involuntary affixing of Zionist symbol to her uniform and removal of Red Cross by participant at a Zionist conference.

1389. Proposal to lease premises in community 1919 building for commercial purposes.

1390. Petition by Lutinger Kunya for permission to 1919 continue to reside at alms‐house until the return of his children from captivity.

1391. Record of payment for coal delivery to the 1919 community to Bezin Haim.

1392. Instructions by community leader for 1919 additional firewood to heat office of metric establishment.

1393. Communication of magistrate of city of 1919 Chernivtsi on renaming of streets and squares in connection with establishment of Romanian control in Bukovina.

1394. Decision of community leadership to let out for 1919 defined payment two rooms in Jewish school building to society Talmud – Shorah toward repairs of hospital premises, etc.

1395. Petition of community deputy head Shtrauzher 1919 to minister of worship Lepadap requesting permission for community representative to be present at investigation of complaint by community members against election of rabbi of city of Chernivtsi.

172

1396. Decision on evaluation of community property 1919 and its insurance with insurance society “Dacha Romaniya.”

1397. Correspondence with bank “Bakafe Rayn” in 1919 city of Vienna on renewal of rental of safe in city of Vienna for safe keeping of community valuables taken out during the war.

1398. Case of investigation of petition by Kopel Elias 1919 for reduction in interest payments owed to Jewish community.

1399. Court decision in city of Chernivtsi on eviction 1919 – of Frenkel Abraham from basement premises 1920 in community building.

1400. Chernivtsi court decision on assigning right to 1919 part of inheritance of deceased members Shmeltser Yosel and Shayovich Saul by Talmud – Torah.

1401. Memorandum of advocate Fisher Adolf on case 1919 of taxing Rinel Adolf for fulfilment of religious rites.

1402. Letter of Lviv advocate Mayer Alexander with 1919 request for payment of debt for goods sold by firm Kvisek and Gepert in Lviv.

1403. Correspondence with tax department in city of 1919 Chernivtsi on payment of tax for bath‐house and other community institutions.

173

1404. Communication by commission members on 1919 taxation for attending a meeting.

1405. Petition by community members for reduction 1919 in their community tax.

1406. Memorandum of administrator of Bukovina on 1919 holdings of Jewish communities on territory of Bukovina.

1407. Correspondence with prefecture of Zastavna 1919 province on number of Jewish community residents in Zastavna for purposes of delivery of grain for Jewish Passover holidays.

1408. Correspondence with provincial authorities of 1919 Kimpulung and Jewish community in Kimpulung on the number of community members residing in Kimpulung.

1409. Communication of Jewish community in 1919 Vashkivtsi on the number of residing community members.

1410. Communication by community of Sadgora 1919 (Sadhora) on the number of residing community members.

1411. Communication by Jewish community in town 1919 of Siret on the number of community members in town of Siret.

1412. Communication by Jewish community in city of 1919 Suchav on the number of community members in city of Suchav in need of delivery of Passover bread.

1413. Correspondence with Sadgora (Sadhora) 1919 departments of American credit and ticket agency in New York on informing the Jewish population of cities of Chernivtsi and Sadgora (Sadhora) on the possibility of obtaining certificates on health and location of relatives and acquaintances in America.

174

1414. Correspondence with director of police in city 1919 of Chernivtsi on information on location of community members for whom certificates were required by provincial authorities.

1415. Communication of magistrate of city of 1919 Chernivtsi on cases of exit of member of Jewish community from the community.

1416. Communication of secretariat of department 1919 of internal affairs of Bukovina administration on consent to renaming of Titenger Haim Wolf to Wilhelm.

1417. Instructions of secretariat of department of 1919 internal affairs of Bukovina and prymariya of city of Chernivtsi on additional registration of births of community members in statements on community status. Copy.

1418. Memorandum of provincial court of city of 1919 Chernivtsi on timely provision of death and birth certificates of community members.

1419. Application by widow of employee of 1919 community burial department Zitser Miriam for death certificate of Zitser Gerzon.

1420. Birth certificates of children of community 1919 – members. 1920

175

1920

1421. Instructions of alms‐house for distribution of 1920 flour and beans from its supplies to society “Masgane Shabbos”.

1422. Correspondence with alms‐house on carrying 1920 out religious services in basement location during Jewish holidays.

1423. Communication of Jewish community in city of 1920 Vienna on sending of statutes of alms‐house.

1424. Communication of director of alms‐house on 1920 transfer of property of deceased invalid Haskevich L. to finance commissar Shikler.

1425. Case of investigation of application by Bitman 1920 Wolf for permission to utilize water works from ritual bath for construction of spirits factory.

1426. Lists of community members residing outside 1920 city of Chernivtsi and of the deceased.

1427. Memorandum of director of Jewish seminary 1920 Shlaer I. with request for assignation of sum of money for payment to teaching staff of Jewish seminary and other expenses.

1428. Petition by Lester Rosa for return of her 1920 children from orphans’ home in connection with return of her husband from captivity.

1429. Personal file of ward of orphans’ home 1920 – Shtaigman Fanya in city of Chernivtsi. 1924

1430. Materials on expenditures of Jewish alms‐ 1920 house, decisions, financial reports, list of residing elders in alms‐house, estimate of expenses.

176

1431. Communication on decision taken for 1920 additional special clothing and footwear for staff of community burial division.

1432. Decision on free transport from cemetery 1920 premises of items for washing of the deceased.

1433. Communication on the necessity of adding 1920 black blankets and other items for community burial office.

1434. Report on activities of Jewish society for 1919 – protection of children in 1919. 1920

1435. Petitions by Frimet Moses and others for 1920 permission to place monuments at cemetery graves.

1436. Decision on acceptance for employment of 1920 bearers of bodies of the deceased at cemetery.

1437. Petition by Katz Pavel for permission to move 1920 his mother’s remains to family vault.

1438. Decision of burial section of the community to 1920 arrange for taxi for burial of deceased Frimet David.

1439. Instructions of head of community to inquire at 1920 all communities of Bukovina about their losses from military activities.

1440. Communication of court medical expert of 1920 siguranta of Bukovina and primaria of city of Chernivtsi on competence of administration of Bukovina in resettlement of foreigners.

1441. Memorandum of secretariat of internal affairs 1920 with request to appoint Breker as censor of Jewish newspapers in connection with ban on their publication by military censor.

177

1442. Communication with primaria of city of 1920 Chernivtsi on apportioning of sugar, cloth and winter linens for needs of philanthropic community institutions.

1443. Communication of presidium of society of 1920 prayer houses in city of Chernivtsi on members who exited the community with additional communication of magistrate of city of Chernivtsi on exit from the community.

1444. Instructions for sending to city of Vienna of 1920 required birth and marriage certificates.

1445. Statistical information on deaths in Jewish 1920 population in city of Chernivtsi.

1446. Petition by director of hospital for sending of 1920 salaries of hospital employees.

1447. Instructions by head of community on 1920 preparing by hospital of precise statistical information on all hospital issues.

1448. Petition by community economic section to 1920 department on inspection of prices of Bukovina administration with request to check accuracy of bill for medications of hospital pharmacist Perevateyk .

1449. Decision on measures to prevent losses of 1920 Jewish hospital by utilizing costs of operations by physicians not employed by hospital.

178

1450. Correspondence with ministry of finance in city 1920 of Bucharest on payment of insufficient sums received in exchange of crowns in Romanian leus.

1451. Decision to manifest newly enriched Jews for 1920 taxation by the community.

1452. Correspondence with general secretary of 1920 internal affairs of Bukovina, magistrate of city of Vienna and primaria of city of Chernivtsi on sending of statements on status of community members.

1453. Communication on decision taken to pay to tax 1920 department of sum of community money court‐determined in 1914. . 1454. Petitions to Jewish communities in Suchav, 1920 Radauti (Radautz) and others on taxation of residing there members of Chernivtsi for expected community taxes.

1455. Petition of primaria of city of Chernivtsi for 1920 taxation of community members Titenger, Oswald, Rosenblat Simon residing in city of Vienna.

1456. Correspondence with tax department of 1920 finance administration on imposing incorrect penalty for late submission of applications for reduction in tax of community building.

1457. Letter of association of owners of military debt 1920 with request for information on the amount of community debt obligation.

1458. Petition to magistrate of city of Vienna with 1920 request for taxation of community members residing in city of Vienna.

179

1459. Announcement of community leadership of 1914 – safekeeping of community members valuables 1918 as tax for 1914 – 1918.

1460. Petitions by community members for reduction 1920 in community taxes.

1461. Decision of commission on taxation of 1920 community members for determination and reduction of taxes.

1462. Materials on leasing of premises of hotel 1920 “Central” (agreement, memorandum of advocate, correspondence, etc.)

1463. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1920 Chernivtsi on obligatory taxation of community members.

1464. Applications by community members for 1920 subsidies.

1465. Communication on donations for philanthropic 1920 aims.

1466. Letter of leadership of Jewish community in 1920 city of Chernivtsi to philanthropic fund on upkeep of orphans’ home for additional donations to increase the fund.

1467. Statement on creation of philanthropic fund 1920 from funds left by deceased Oberlender David.

1468. Petition by primaria of city of Chernivtsi for 1920 collection of donations by community members on “Flower” day to benefit victims of tuberculosis.

180

1469. Letter of rabbi Rosenfeld Joseph with request 1920 for call to synagogue visitors during Jewish holidays to collectf donations for upkeep of community philanthropic institutions.

1470. Petition of head of commission on liquidation 1920 of Austrian institutions for assistance to former employee of provincial authorities and community member Nip Moses.

1471. Applications of rabbis for employment at the 1920 community.

1472. Correspondence with secretariat on internal 1920 affairs of Bukovina on payment of interest on debt obligations belonging to community philanthropic funds and other issues.

1473. Correspondence with advocate Dorlix in 1920 petitions and communications of director of alms‐house on providing the community with flour and potatoes for Passover holidays.

1474. Communication of delivery management of 1920 provisions of administration of Bukovina on giving permission for export from Bessarabia of flour for needs of Jewish community.

1475. Request by community and private individuals 1920 for Passover flour for restaurants.

1476. Communication on call for meeting of butchers 1920 on issue of kosher meat.

1477. Communication of general director of worship 1920 on increase of taxes for sale of kosher meat.

181

1478. Inquiry by Jewish community in city of Suchav 1920 on amount of taxes for slaughter of livestock and poultry.

1479. Communication on decision taken on 1920 inspection of work of poultry butchers.

1480. Communication of secretariat of internal 1920 – affairs and correspondence with society of 1923 prayer house “Agudot Baruch” on confirmation of statute of the society.

1481. Petition by community in city of Chernivtsi to 1920 minister of Bukovina Nistor Yanek for confirmation of election of Katz Bentsion as rabbi in city of Chernivtsi.

1482. Application for positon as cantor of synagogue 1920 in city of Chernivtsi.

1483. Application for permission to pray during 1920 holidays in private houses.

1484. Records of applications by community 1920 members for reduction in payment for places for prayer.

1485. Proposal by director of synagogue chorus for 1920 reorganization of chorus.

1486. Decision on rejection of dismissal of head of 1920 synagogue committee Turtel Marcus.

1487. Petitions by owners of places for prayer in 1920 synagogue for payment of debt for leased and sold places.

1488. Record of general prayer meetings of members 1920 of the community “Ohel Itzhak” in Monastyryska.

1489. Records of petitions by prayer houses for 1920 return of scrolls belonging to them which are kept in great synagogue.

182

1490. Communication of prayer house in Boyan on 1920 future assembly.

1491. Memorandum of advocate Rati Julius on 1920 increase in tax for transfer to other community members of places for prayer in synagogues.

1492. Communication on rules for leasing of places 1920 for prayer in synagogue.

1493. Materials on conduct of repairs of premises of 1920 – great synagogue “Temple”. (Decisions, 1921 applications, records, etc.)

1494. Communication on transfer of funds collected 1920 in great synagogue to community cashier’s office.

1495. Petition of director of great synagogue for 1920 repairs of premises of great synagogue and community building.

1496. Inquiry to division command in city of 1920 Chernivtsi on the number of Jewish soldiers to provide them with Passover foods.

1497. Petition by prayer house “Bays Itzhak” in 1920 Kuchumare with request to send Torah scrolls to Jewish house.

1498. Applications by community members for 1920 – community employment. 1922

1499. List of employees of Jewish community with 1920 indication of their salaries.

183

1500. Decision on granting of awards and advances 1920 to community employees.

1501. Petition by community members for salary 1920 increase.

1502. Petition by community members for salary 1920 increase.

1503. Communication to command of 8th division and 1920 other organizations on release from work of employees of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

1504. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1920 Chernivtsi, director of police in city Vienna on providing certificates on place of residence, property status and educational qualifications of community members.

1505. Correspondence with presidium of the 1920 commission on unification of Romanian organizations in Bukovina on participation by community leadership in the reception of the Romanian king and queen at train station in Chernivtsi.

1506. Instructions to heads of sections in the 1920 community on pressing replies and inquiries and petitions brought before the community.

1507. a Instructions by head of the community for 1920 transfer of issues to newly appointed by Bukovina administration persons in community leadership.

1508. Petition by Jewish community in town of 1920 Radauti (Radautz) with request for sending the statute of Chernivtsi community.

1509. Letter of advocate Mayer Alexander in city of 1920 Lviv with request for payment of debt to firm Kvisek and Gepert” for goods sold to community.

184

1510. Circular communication by deputy head of the 1920 community on his reception hours.

1511. Communication on decision taken to reject the 1920 resignation of head of community school division Winestock Solomon.

1512. Communication on decision taken by 1920 community leadership on preparation for the heating season.

1513. Letter of deputy community head Shtratskhar 1920 in Bucharest with request for release from requisition of community premises by military tribunal.

1514. Memorandum of advocate Fisher Adolf of 1920 community court proceedings with mortgage bank on unfulfilled obligation of construction of community building.

1515. Decision by community leadership for 1920 compulsory taxation for paid and leased community premises.

1516. Letter of former community head Wender M. 1920 with request for transfer of community valuables held in a safe of Vienna bank “Wiener Bankverein.”

1517. Petition to police director in city of Chernivtsi 1920 for return of furniture located at the police.

1518. Excerpt from register book of real estate in city 1920 of Chernivtsi on home construction by Jewish community.

185

1519. Communication on decision taken on rules for 1920 payment of debts on accounts of community suppliers.

1520. Bill of building society for building of theatre 1920 seats in community hall.

1521. Proposals of persons and institutions for rental 1920 of premises in community building.

1522. Materials on leasing of delivery of construction 1920 materials to community and institutions. (Estimate, report, record, application).

1523. Correspondence with regional school council of 1920 – Bukovina and directors of schools in city of 1921 Chernivtsi on conduct of religious services for students of Jewish faith at the beginning of school year and their release from school during religious holidays.

1524. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1920 Chernivtsi on sending of teacher of Jewish religion to school for women on Zibenbiurgershtrasse street.

1525. Correspondence with city school council on 1920 appointment of teacher of religion in girls’ school on Landhausgasse street.

1526. Memorandum to minister of Bukovina with 1920 petition against appointment by school council of teachers of Jewish religion in primary middle schools without prior approval by the community.

1527. Letter of Jewish community in city of Graz 1920 (Gratz) on sending a teacher to them.

186

1528. Petition by community teachers of religion to 1920 agree to free instruction in primary middle schools subject to condition of equal pay with teachers of state schools.

1529. Annual report of community trade school for 1919 – 1919 – 1920. 1920

1530. Pay‐sheet on calculation of teachers’ pay in 1920 Jewish school in city of Chernivtsi.

1921

1531. Correspondence with general director of 1921 sinaguratsia in Bucharest with community in Fagarash on release from captivity of arrested members of Chernivtsi community.

1532. Excerpt from law of 21 March 1830 on 1921 regulation of legal relations of Jewish religious community.

1533. Memorandum of Romanian embassy in Vienna 1921 presidium commission on unification of Romanian institutions in city of Chernivtsi with suggestion to state institutions to turn to Austrian authorities only through administrative‐financial director at Romanian embassy in Vienna.

1534. Memorandum of head of Chernivtsi local 1921 leadership with request to accelerate responses to inquiries on community issues.

1535. Statute of Jewish orphans’ home and alms‐ 1921 house of city of Chernivtsi.

187

1536. Statute of philanthropic society “Liubov do 1921 blyzhnyoho” (Love toward neighbor).

1537. Statute of Zionist Jewish socialist union “Poale 1921 ‐ Zion.”

1538. Memorandum of prefecture of Storozhynets 1921 province on sending to it of community statute.

1539. Memorandum of primaria of city of Chernivtsi 1921 on granting permission to import flour for baking of Passover matzo.

1540. Circular order of general secretary of ministry 1921 of internal affairs Stefanelli head of provisional commission of city of Chernivtsi notifying authorities in city of Chernivtsi of putting up portraits of members of Romanian royal family in all city institutions.

1541. Circular of head of primaria in city of Chernivtsi 1921 Sandru with request of participation at reception at train station of minister of Bukovina Popovich D.

1542. Memorandum of community head Shtraukher 1921 Beno to general secretary Stafanelli with request to inform the Romanian king of the benefit of marriage of heir to the throne to princess Helen, expressing loyal sentiments.

1543. Memorandum of general inspector of health to 1921 general director of religion with order for these institutions to inform the city of cases of illness of city residents in connection with epidemic.

188

1544. Correspondence of committee on assistance to 1921 refugees from Ukraine on permission to build a barracks for them on land belonging to the community.

1545. Order to community personnel on strict 1921 following of instructions.

1546. Communication on business instructions to 1921 staff and on transfer of control of community organizations to community office.

1547. Communication on decision taken of granting 1921 control for activities of separate community organs to office employees.

1548. Case of on investigation of application of rabbi 1921 – Nahod Zikher Gustav for appointment as head 1926 rabbi of city of Chernivtsi.

1549. Applications by rabbis for employment by the 1921 community.

1550. Petitions for retirement of community elders. 1921

1551. Applications for employment of community 1921 cantors.

1552. Applications for employment by community 1921 members.

1553. Petition of Man Yosel for award for collecting 1921 payments to benefit philanthropic community institutions.

1554. Correspondence with general secretary of 1921 worship on giving to staff coupons to reduce the cost of travel on railways of Romania. Lists of community employees.

189

1555. Communication to community employees on 1921 increase of their salary.

1556. Petitions by community employees for 1921 increase in salary and pension.

1557. Applications by community employees for 1921 advances.

1558. Applications for awards to community 1921 employees.

1559. Communication on conduct of inventory of 1921 community property and premises.

1560. Application of community directorship for 1921 permission to conduct meetings of community members to consider replacement of rabbi.

1561. Communication on convening of meetings of 1921 community leadership.

1562. Decision on rules for teaching religion in 1921 schools and on salary level of teachers.

1563. Correspondence with general director of 1921 worship in Bukovina on bringing the level of salaries of staff of Jewish schools to that of other teachers. Lists of Jewish teachers.

1564. Letter to committee of Jewish trade school for 1921 permission to open the school.

1565. Letter of director of Jewish school Sigal with 1921 request for religious services in synagogue in connection with beginning of school year.

190

1566. Catalogue (in language) of central book 1921 store “Kultura.”

1567. Correspondence with command of 8th division, 1921 primaria of city of Chernivtsi on granting leave during religious holidays to soldiers and employees of Jewish faith.

1568. Record of informing elders of prayer house of 1921 great synagogue of adapting premises for seats for prayer of women in connection with future overcrowding of the synagogue.

1569. Reprimand by head of community of members 1921 of synagogue committee Gayger and Furman for allowing outside cantor to religious services at great synagogue without prior permission by community leadership.

1570. Communication of community decision of 1921 reduction in members of leadership of great synagogue and appointment of provisional committee.

1571. Communication of general secretary of 1921 Bukovina of conducted solemn religious service in main Jewish synagogue “Temple” in honor of Romanian royal family.

1572. Communication of complaint by community 1921 elders of inadequate approach toward their responsibilities by synagogue employees.

1573. Communication of resignation of head of 1921 synagogue chorus Rosengek in connection with his invitation to Bucharest opera.

191

1574. Communication of carrying out of decision of 1921 establishment of permanent chorus of singers at great synagogue.

1575. Petition by community members for return to 1921 them of taking over the care of Torah scrolls.

1576. Memorandum of Zionist regional committee in 1921 city of Chernivtsi with request for cleaning of synagogue premises.

1577. OMITTED 1578. Communication of decision taken to approach 1921 the police with request to provide enclosure during religious services in synagogues during religious holidays.

1579. Petition for permission to conduct services 1921 during holidays in private homes.

1580. Communication of committee of prayer house 1921 Leib Raisner of re‐election of committee members.

1581. Communication by owner of prayer house on 1921 Dreifalttikhkaytegasse No. 11 of selection of Gross Leiser as house elder for 1919.

1582. Record of petition of elder of prayer house 1921 “Beysgamibrosh” for electricity at neighboring synagogue.

1583. Appeal by community leadership to other 1921 Jewish communities and landowners of Bukovina for subsidies for upkeep of local philanthropic organizations.

192

1584. Correspondence with general director of 1921 Bukovina on providing a list of philanthropic community funds and members of families for assistance on anniversary of death of fund’s creator, and other issues.

1585. Communication on contributions to 1921 philanthropic community funds.

1586. Appeal of committee for assistance to victims 1921 of fire in Aritsa to arrange for collection of contributions.

1587. Record of appeal by merchant Beitel Isaak for 1921 loan to care as guardian for a Jewish boy found by him among villagers of community Rogisn.

1588. Petition by community members for 1921 assistance.

1589. Communication on giving certificates of 1921 payment to employees for taxation to tax division of city of Chernivtsi. Information on size of employees’ salaries.

1590. Correspondence with Jewish community in 1921 town of Radauti (Radautz) on taxation of announcement and carrying out of wedding ceremony.

1591. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1921 Chernivtsi on debts and taxation of community members.

193

1592. Letter from Jewish community in city of 1921 Kimpulung with request to exact the community debt of Wiselberg Yosef through taxation.

1593. Application by community members for 1921 reduction in community taxes.

1594. Application by community members for 1921 reduction in community taxes.

1595. Application by community members for 1921 reduction in community taxes.

1596. Correspondence with ministry of religion on 1921 increase in taxes for sale of kosher meat.

1597. Announcement of ban on staff of community 1921 burial bureau to carry out duties of cantor at burials.

1598. Petition of Handelman Naftul for return of tax 1921 on unrealized marriage.

1599. Notification to butcher Rugalter David of taking 1921 away his right to sell meat.

1600. Communication by community comptroller 1921 Neysman Sukher of assistant butcher not authorized to carry out slaughter of livestock discovered during inspection of meat stalls.

1601. Materials on court community issues on 1921 exacting the cost of upkeep and treatment of patients in Jewish hospital, claims for failure to provide Passover flour by supplier, etc. (Court decisions, accounts of advocates, and correspondence).

194

1602. Correspondence with secretary of internal 1921 affairs of Bukovina, primaria of city of Chernivtsi and others on sending of statements on community status of community members. Birth certificates.

1603. Communication of general secretary 1921 directorate of Bukovina on permission to change names of community members.

1604. Birth certificates of members of Jewish 1921 – community in city of Chernivtsi. 1928

1605. Materials on repairs of community building, 1921 cemetery fence and other items. (Estimate, proposals, correspondence).

1606. Materials on leasing of premises in buildings of 1921 Jewish community.

1607. Communication of director of police in city of 1921 Chernivtsi on location of community furniture in police building.

1608. Correspondence with advocate Shtekher Victor 1921 in Vienna on inventory of valuables belonging to the community in safe of bank “Wiener Bankverein” in Vienna.

1609. Calculation of losses to “Jewish building” in city 1921 of Chernivtsi caused by military action.

1610. Correspondence with magistrate of Bukovina 1921 Popovich Dora and head of local authorities Sander on construction of covered bazaars on square in front of Jewish national building.

195

1611. Correspondence with mills, suppliers of grain 1921 and flour, banks and bakers on delivery of Passover flour to Jewish population during holidays.

1612. Communication on necessity of additional fuel 1921 to heat premises of Jewish national building.

1613. Publication on leasing of hotel “Central.” 1921

1614. Proposal by suppliers and contractors for the 1921 community.

1615. Proposal for delivery of meat, fuel and other 1921 items for needs of the community.

1616. Memorandum of electric station in city of 1921 Chernivtsi on reduction in consumption of electric power in connection with poor condition of equipment.

1617. Communication on sending of bill by 1921 newspapers for printing of competition for position of cantor of Chernivtsi synagogue.

1618. Communication of giving a bill by pharmacist 1921 Pelshteyin Cesar for giving medicines to the community.

1619. Communication on need to turn to financial 1921 director with request for cooking salt for needs of Jewish population in connection with shortage of salt in city of Chernivtsi.

1620. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1921 – Chernivtsi on liquidation of its debt for coal 1922 delivery.

196

1621. Correspondence with insurance companies on 1921 insuring community property against fire and its employees against accidents.

1622. List of members of society of insurance 1921 employees in need of Passover flour.

1623. Petition by society “Agudas Shomrei Hadas 1921 yishuv Eretz Israel” in Bukovina to invite Dov Ber Burshteyn from Fileshti to give lectures on religion at Jewish national building.

1624. Letter from religious community in Vienna to 1921 receive member of Chernivtsi community Poker Lea at passage to husband in Argentina.

1625. Correspondence with association for heating 1921 and electricity industry “Ibe” in Vienna on additional electrical equipment for community office.

1626. Correspondence with general director of 1921 Bukovina and society “Hevra Kadima” on community consent for society function.

1627. Letter from director of alms‐house on 1921 appointment of kindergarten teacher at alms‐ house.

1628. Applications by community members for 1921 acceptance at alms‐house and orphans’ home for their children.

197

1629. List of children at a rest home in Vyzhnytsia 1921 – which belongs to cultural‐educational society 1922 “Yidishe Shulfereyn.”

1630. Bill of Jewish society for protection of 1921 community children for cost of their upkeep.

1631. Inquiry of Jewish community in city of Suchav 1921 on rules for Jewish religious rituals.

1632. Letter of society “Agudas Shomrei Hadas 1921 yishuv Eretz Israel” in Bukovina with request for repeal of ban on use of bath‐house pool for religious purposes.

1633. Notice of leadership of Jewish community in 1921 city of Chernivtsi on opening of ritual bath‐ house following repairs.

1634. Report on completed meeting of “Joint” 1921 committee in “Toynbigale” building.

1635. Petition by Vienna resident Balan Marcus Leyb 1921 to install a tombstone for his father at Chernivtsi cemetery.

1636. Application by Shechter Simon for cemetery 1921 plot next to former rabbi Wise.

1637. Petition by Winetraub David for 1921 reimbursement for losses from theft at cemetery of items belonging to him.

1922

1638. Instructions to community office employees 1922 for study of .

198

1639. Decree of Jewish community in city of 1922 Chernivtsi.

1640. Correspondence with ministry of religion and 1922 Jewish community in Bucharest on drawing up a decree to unite all Jewish communities in Romania under the name “Union of Jewish communities” in Bucharest.

1641. Petition of Jewish community in Bakau to send 1922 regulations for interior order of the community and its social institutions.

1642. Inquiry by community of Gura Humorului on 1922 division of functions among separate sections of the community in city of Chernivtsi.

1643. Invitation to a meeting of community 1922 leadership.

1644. Circular order to community personnel on 1922 strict observation of work hours and work rules.

1645. Circular instructions for rules for ritual 1922 circumcision of children.

1646. Communication on decision taken by 1922 – community leadership to study Romanian 1923 language by community employees of city of Chernivtsi.

1647. Materials on election of rabbi of city of 1922 Chernivtsi. (Attestations by voters, correspondence).

1648. Petition by Resler Yosef for entry in list of 1922 voters in Jewish community.

1649. Memorandum of primaria of city of Chernivtsi 1922 on sending certificates on all community rabbis.

199

1650. Applications by rabbis for employment with 1922 the community.

1651. Applications by community members for 1922 – employment by the community. 1923

1652. Applications by cantors for community 1922 employment.

1653. Case of investigation of petitions by elders of 1922 – great synagogue Klinger Israel and Gornik 1923 Mendel on their dismissals.

1654. Petition by community employees for salary 1922 increase.

1655. Decision by the community to grant pension to 1922 widow of deceased director of orphans’ home Feyerwerk Herman.

1656. Reminder by community head Shtraukher 1922 Beno to rabbi’s assistants Otenper, Kagan and Gilnder for conscientious approach to their obligations.

1657. Query by Jewish community in Bakau about 1922 former community employee Korn Bernard.

1658. Correspondence with school council and 1922 schools of city of Chernivtsi on teaching of Jewish religion in schools and awards to teachers.

1659. Memorandum of delegate of General 1922 directorship of city of Chernivtsi Prokopovich to general director of education in city of Chernivtsi on norms for equalizing the rights of teaching personnel. Copy. List of teachers of primary school in city of Chernivtsi with indicated salary.

200

1660. Memorandum to general secretary of religion 1922 with request to petition authorities to open a theological institute to educate candidates for rabbi and prepare teachers to instruct Jewish religion in schools.

1661. Memorandum to minister of Bukovina for 1922 subsidy to repair prayer houses and schools damaged by war, and increase in the number of hours of religious instruction in schools.

1662. Appeal by committee of orthodox Jews in 1922 Bukovina to open a higher religious institute in city of Chernivtsi.

1663. Query by student Moses Ludwig about 1922 possibility of receiving education in state academy.

1664. Letter of school for the blind and deaf mute in 1921 – city of Chernivtsi with annual account for 1921 1922 – 1922.

1665. Decision on size of salary of teaching personnel 1922 at Jewish primary school.

1666. Notice of payment of salary to teachers of 1922 Sunday courses.

1667. Correspondence with general director of 1922 religion on utilization of philanthropic funds.

1668. Correspondence with ministry of religion on 1922 – community activities and granting of subsidies 1925 for philanthropic institutions.

201

1669. Communication on donations for philanthropic 1922 aims.

1670. Correspondence with society “Bukoviner 1922 Central – ferband” in Vienna on granting assistance to the needy members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi residing in Vienna.

1671. Correspondence with director of police in city 1922 of Chernivtsi on acceptance for looking after of mad Axelrod Haim and Perlmuter Sholem.

1672. Petitions for assistance by community 1922 members.

1673. Order of head of community to inspectors of 1922 synagogue “Temple” to observe regular attendance by community employees at evening religious services.

1674. Order of primaria of city of Chernivtsi to 1922 decorate religious premises to honor memory of deceased war heroes.

1675. Correspondence with general director of 1922 – religion in Bukovina and director of police in 1923 city of Chernivtsi of release from work of employees of Jewish faith during religious holidays.

1676. Letter to member of community leadership 1922 Elgiser Moses with request to disallow agitation speeches in prayer houses.

1677. Query of synagogue committee of community 1922 presidium on establishing new prices for seats for prayer in synagogue “Temple.”

1678. Communication by community members on 1922 yielding of seats for prayer in synagogue to other persons.

202

1679. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1922 Chernivtsi on removal from square in front of great synagogue of sellers of sweets in connection with disturbing of peace during religious services.

1680. Communication on ban on entering the 1922 synagogue “Temple” without entry cards due to overcrowding of the synagogue.

1681. Letter from society “Eingent” in Vienna with 1922 request for posting of its appeal for subsidy and collection for its benefit during religious holidays.

1682. Record of losses suffered by the community in 1922 connection with theft at premises of synagogue “Temple”. Lists of stolen objects.

1683. Request by community village Verchanka for 1922 Torah scrolls for its prayer house.

1684. Petition by prayer house “Bays Israel” for free 1922 transfer of unused pipes and gutters in repairs of synagogue.

1685. Communication on appointment of physicians 1922 for inspection service at synagogue during religious holidays.

1686. Communication on ban on outsiders’ spending 1922 the night and safekeeping of Torah scrolls in private homes of community personnel.

1687. Communication on religious services at great 1922 synagogue “Temple” on the occasion of beginning of school year.

203

1688. Memorandum of presidium of ministry of 1922 Bukovina to city of Chernivtsi with invitation to take part at church services for recovery of princess Elizabeth.

1689. Memorandum of general director of religion in 1922 Bukovina on carrying out of religious services in synagogue on occasion of birthday of Romanian queen.

1690. Communication on speech delivered by 1922 representative of Bukovina administration at main synagogue “Temple” recalling equal rights granted to Jews.

1691. Petition by community members for 1922 permission to pray in private homes.

1692. Case of investigation of petition by community 1922 – members Krug G. and Felner K for payment of 1923 debt due to them from leasing of their seats for prayer at synagogue “Temple.”

1693. Case of investigation of complaint by member 1922 – of community leadership Goyger Benjamin 1923 against community member Kliger I. for causing a brawl during religious services.

1694. Statute of society of prayer house “Sure Pesie 1922 Kremer.”

1695. Communication on case of theft from 1922 synagogue “Temple” in city of Chernivtsi.

1696. Receipt of society of prayer house in village of 1921 – Boyan on incoming funds for 1921 – 1922. 1922

204

1697. Memorandum of community commission on 1922 railroad transport on urgent provision of wagons for transport of firewood for alms‐ house.

1698. Petition by community members for 1922 acceptance of their children in orphans’ home.

1699. Communication by union on “protection of war 1922 orphans” on provision to them of free firewood.

1700. Report of general medical inspection on 1922 establishment and activities of community hospital.

1701. Call to rabbis and merchants of Bukovina for 1922 subsidy for addition to a building of Jewish community.

1702. Letters with request to merchants of Bukovina 1922 to send a proposal for delivery of vegetables for needs of alms‐house hospital.

1703. Inquiry of general health inspection of 1922 Bukovina Jewish hospital on property status and activities of hospital.

1704. Communication on decision taken to announce 1922 stern reprimand of physician Vilenko Frima in connection with charges of poor approach toward the sick at the hospital.

1705. Decision of community leadership on taxation 1922 for hospital operations and upkeep.

1706. Petition of director of finance for permission 1922 for free import of alcohol from Rogisn for needs of Jewish hospital.

1707. Petition by Berman Yakov for acceptance at 1922 Jewish hospital free of cost.

205

1708. Information on acceptance for treatment of 1922 patients at Jewish hospital in December 1922 on account of society for salesmen and book‐ keepers.

1709. Correspondence with leader of Jewish 1922 community on addition of instruments and linens for hospital needs.

1710. Communication on the need for additional 1922 importance to alms‐house and hospital.

1711. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1922 – Chernivtsi on addition of adjacent lot to Jewish 1928 cemetery to enlarge the cemetery.

1712. Decision by community for return to provincial 1922 court with request for withholding from inheritance of deceased Nisen Blime of burial expenses, etc.

1713. Communication on theft of construction 1922 materials from morgue premises.

1714. Record of request of Wolf Solomon for 1922 postponement of taxation for installation of gravestone for his mother‐in‐law.

1715. Petition by Katz Meyer for installation of 1922 gravestone for his mother free of cost.

1716. Petition by Solomon Abraham from Panchov 1922 for gravestone for his son who perished in war.

206

1717. Letter of Jewish community in town of Siret 1922 with request to exhume the remains of Jewish soldier buried in Francentrale and move to city of Chernivtsi.

1718. Inquiry by Terner Marcus from Vienna on 1922 return alive from captivity of his brother Mendel.

1719. Memorandum of community leader 1922 Shtraukher Beno to head of Chernivtsi city authorities Flondor Nik with complaint about refusal by Turkish bath to provide water to Mariynsky ritual Jewish bathhouse.

1720. Inquiries by community in town of Gura 1922 Humorului on rules for use of ritual bathhouse.

1721. Communication on need for charging rent to 1922 renters of Jewish bathhouse Shlomiuk Simon.

1722. Communication on renewal of rental of safe in 1922 bank “Wiener Bankverein” in Vienna for safekeeping of valuables taken out in evacuation.

1723. Communication on decision to increase 1922 maximum prices for kosher meat in connection with rising prices of meat.

1724. Notice of ban for butcher Tarner Nusen to sell 1922 meat in connection with failure to observe rules for slaughter of livestock.

1725. Record prepared by assistant rabbi Holender S. 1922 M. on failure to observe rules for ritual slaughter of livestock by butchers Wiseman and Frucht.

207

1726. Inquiry by community of town of Siret on 1922 organs of kosher meat subject to taxation.

1727. Inquiry by prefecture of Chernivtsi 1922 authorities on right of Tauber Samuel to marry.

1728. Excerpts from statements on community 1922 status on members of Jewish community.

1729. Correspondence with city building 1922 department and architects on repairs of community building.

1730. Proposal for leasing of premises in 1922 community buildings.

1731. Application for leasing of premises of 1922 community building for evenings and holidays.

1732. Memorandum to general director of 1922 Bukovina administration on not allowing involvement by primaria of city of Chernivtsi in issue of taxation of community members.

1733. Correspondence with primaria of city of 1922 Chernivtsi on payment of taxes for transport of rubbish.

1734. Correspondence with general secretary of 1922 religion and primaria of city of Chernivtsi on complaints by community members for large taxes.

1735. Correspondence with financial authorities 1922 on direct taxation of Jewish bathhouse.

1736. Petition by community members for 1922 – lowering of community taxes. 1923

1737. Memorandum to minister of Bukovina 1922 with request for subsidy from state funds for community needs.

208

1738. Information on calculation of gains tax on 1922 salary of community employees.

1739. Information on community income and 1922 expenditures.

1740. Correspondence with insurance societies 1922 on payment of fees for insurance of community building.

1741. Declaration by Re Pepi, born Blum, on 1922 – refusal to accept inheritance of deceased 1936 father Blum Josef in connection with passive balance of the inheritance.

1742. Call by organization of Jewish workers 1922 “Voya” in Vienna for subsidy to communities in Bukovina.

1743. Correspondence with health department 1922 of general director of Bukovina on strangers’ residence in apartments of synagogue employees without knowledge of the community.

1744. Correspondence with society “Zefira” 1922 (Tzefira) on return of furniture rented from the community.

1745. Petition by Hecht Shobsi for return of 1922 scales leased from him during the war.

1746. Correspondence with supplies of firewood 1922 and other items for delivery of firewood to the community.

1747. Communication on search for contractors 1922 for delivery of provisions for hospital and alms‐house.

1748. Materials on court issues of the 1922 community. Report, claims.

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1749. Circular of community leadership to 1923 – community employees on adhering to 1924 work discipline.

1750. Record of meeting of Jewish religious 1923 communities in 1923.

1751. Record of meeting of leadership of Jewish 19 April community in city of Chernivtsi on 19 April 1923 1923.

1752. Record of meeting of leadership of Jewish 1923 – community in 1924. 1924

1753. Inquiry by central committee of union of 1923 Jews of Romania on investigation of complaint by union branch in Chirlyi on transfer of military employees of Jewish faith from office of 37 infantry division in Botosani and their replacement by non‐ Jews.

1754. Correspondence with central committee 1923 of union of Jews in Romania on transfer of corpses for study by Jewish medical students at Romanian universities.

1755. Circular by provincial institutions on 1923 authorization of projects and estimates for repairs of premises.

1756. Statute of Jewish society “Have Hakh” in 1923 city of Suchav.

1757. Statute of society for assistance to Jews. 1923

1758. Statute of society of orthodox Jews in city 1923 of Chernivtsi.

1759. Communication of Chernivtsi branch of 1923 society of Jews who perished in war on rules for becoming member of society.

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1760. Materials on preparation for upcoming 1923 Romanian conference of Jewish cultural‐ educational societies. Records, certificates of delegates and correspondence.

1761. Materials on activities of Jewish sports 1923 – society “Maccabi” (record, memoranda, 1929 correspondence).

1762. Letter to director of religion, prefecture 1923 and primaria of city of Chernivtsi on confirmation of elected rabbi of city of Chernivtsi Katz Bentsion.

1763. Communication by community leader Katz 1923 Bension on his orthodox election as rabbi of city of Chernivtsi.

1764. Communication by prefecture of 1923 Chernivtsi provincial authorities on forthcoming competition for position of head of Jewish records bureau in Vyzhnytsia.

1765. Case of investigation of petition by 1923 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for employment in Jewish organizations.

1766. Case of investigation of petition by 1923 members of Jewish community of city of Chernivtsi for employment in Jewish organizations.

1767. Correspondence by community secretary 1923 Gronikh on granting of leave.

1768. Case of investigation of application by 1923 butcher Shekhter Isaak for position as butcher of community slaughterhouse in city of Chernivtsi.

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