RARE 1910s Jewish Judaica Palestine Israel Jerusalem Certificate House Property

A rare colored certificate "Citrus Duty" early 20th century for hanging inside the houses in Jerusalem in memory of the philanthropist who donated the building of the house and regulations for the citrus trees in it.

"Hovat Hadar" a colored certificate to be hung inside the house with the name of the benefactor on it "This house was built from the benefactor's merit... the person who lives in the house is obliged to pray for the benefactor's peace... the person who lives in the house is obliged to study the whole first year... and light a soul candle on the days of the benefactor from the benefactor and my relatives Nochi Nefesh, the deceased, who are explained below until the coming of the Goz in BA, in the center of the announcement is a table listing the names of the deceased and the date of the Yarzeit. On the sides of the poster there are regulations for apartments in the house and in the neighborhood "Those who get to sit in the houses are obliged to fulfill the following and the arrangements explained therein, and these are: he has no permission to add any building in the house or in the yard... to make sure that the plaster of the houses does not spoil... and that nothing is lost from the Danyidi objects" from which we learn that in addition to the benefactor's generosity for the building of the house, he also donated the contents of the house and its furniture "to keep an eye on the cleanliness that prevails in the house and in the yard... and sweep the floor no less than once a week... whitewash the house once a year "For some reason, it is emphasized not to cover the walls from the outside in any way, but only from the inside. "Without staying the sukkah and removing it after the holiday... any quarrel and dispute will be brought before the administrators... and they must hear as much as they are told" The Torah about the cleanliness of the public space and not renting out the house is also mentioned After that, even for free. Finally, "if he passes and does not comply with even one of the regulations... the authority is in the hands of the administrators to remove him from the house without any complaints or answers or justification at all", another section was added on the payment of the "King's number and expenses, etc."

From this document you can learn about the life of the community in Jerusalem and the poverty that prevailed at that time when they left the walls and had no money and therefore needed the donations of the gentlemen from abroad.

50x36 cm.