2024 Pinkas Jerusalem and the Ashkenazi Jews of Ottoman Palestine
This study explores the 'Pinkas Jerusalem,' a segment of MS 3541 housed at the Jewish Theological Seminary, which provides unique insights into the Ashkenazi communities of Safed and Jerusalem between 1611 and 1628. Authored by Rabbi Jacob Philip, the records delve into financial transactions, diasporic networks, and the maintenance of Torah scholars. This session examines the challenges and dynamics of Ashkenazi Jewish life in Ottoman Palestine and their interaction with local Jewish and Muslim communities.