OAJA Acts

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1. Full Date of Act
Jun. 26, 1453
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Writ” of King Ladislaus (the Posthumous)
3. Geography of Act
Europe (multi-countries)
4. Text of Act

King Ladislaus announces to all princes, knights, official agencies, and citizens of Silesia that he has given his three emissaries Sigmund Pottemprunner, Sigmund Vorschouer, and Oswald Reicholf the order and mandate to arrest all Jews, young and old, female and child, who have been guilty of desecrating/damaging the evening meal (‘Hostienschädigung’) in all of the land and to confiscate all of their worldly belongings, and requires that they all aid his three plenipotentiary, when necessary.
5. Source
Zur Geschichte der Juden in Böhmen, Mähren und Schlesien von 906 bis 1620. Herausgegeben von Gottlieb Bondy, em. Präsidenten der Handels - und Gewerbekammer in Prag. Zur Herausgabe vorbereitet und ergänzt von Franz Dworsky, em. Director des Landesarchives des Königreiches Böhmens. I. 1577 bis 1620. (Prag; 1906); (Regarding the history of Jews in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia from 906 to 1620. Published by Gottlieb Bondy, fo[rmer] President of the Trade and Commerce and Industry in Prague. Prepared for publication and supplemented by Franz Dworsky, fo[rmer] Director of the National Archives of the Kingdom of Bohemia. I. 1577 to 1620.); (Prague; 1906)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2019
8. Notes
Editor
Present-day Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland etc.
Researcher
The above is a translation of a modern German summary of the original, old-German text both of which can be found in the cited source.
1. Full Date of Act
1454
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Stautues von Nieszawa issued by Casimir IV Jagiellon, 11/1454
3. Geography of Act
Poland
4. Text of Act

Commentary from other sources: 1) "Just like the Synod of Breslau and the Synod of Ofen […] it was ordered that Jews of either sex are to wear clothing that will distinguish them from Christians." Scherer, Johann E.: Die Rechtverhältnisse der Juden in den deutsch-österreichischen Ländern (Leipzig; 1901) p. 61
5. Source
None
6. Researcher
None
7. Year of Research
None
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
1454
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
"Expulsion of Jews from Moravia"
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Czech Republic
4. Text of Act

Commentary from other sources: 1) Jews are expelled from the crown cities of Moravia. Dershowitz, Alan: Chutzpah, Online book, p. 187
5. Source
None
6. Researcher
None
7. Year of Research
None
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Jul. 22, 1454
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Writ” of King Ladislaus (the Posthumous)
3. Geography of Act
Europe (multi-countries)
4. Text of Act

In response to the complaints brought forth by the citizens and community of Olomouc, King Ladislaus orders the Jews who live in the city, young and old, to leave with their movable possessions by Saint Martin’s Day. He gifts the homes, the synagogue, and the cemetery of the Jews to the citizens of Olomouc for which they are to pay the king and his heirs/successors, the Margraves of Moravia the same 40 Schock Groschen [currency] annually which the Jews had paid to the king up until then.
5. Source
Zur Geschichte der Juden in Böhmen, Mähren und Schlesien von 906 bis 1620. Herausgegeben von Gottlieb Bondy, em. Präsidenten der Handels- und Gewerbekammer in Prag. Zur Herausgabe vorbereitet und ergänzt von Franz Dworsky, em. Director des Landesarchivs des Königreiches Böhmens. I. 906 bis 1576. (Prag; 1906); (Regarding the history of Jews in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia from 906 to 1620. Published by Gottlieb Bondy, fo[rmer] President of the Trade and Commerce and Industry in Prague. Prepared for publication and supplemented by Franz Dworsky, fo[rmer] Director of the National Archives of the Kingdom of Bohemia. I. 906 to 1576.); (Prague; 1906)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2019
8. Notes
Editor
Present-day Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland
Researcher
The above is a translation of a modern German summary of the original, long, Early New High German text, both of which can be found in the cited source.
1. Full Date of Act
Jul. 25, 1454
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Order of Expulsion for Jews (Znojmo)” issued by King Ladislaus the Posthumous
3. Geography of Act
Kingdom of Bohemia; Present-day Czech Republic
4. Text of Act

We, Ladislaus ('Laßlaw'), by God’s grace, King of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, Duke of Austria and Margrave of Moravia, admit that We have actually noticed, the depravity and burden which Our dear loyal citizens and community of Znojmo ('Znoym') […] have suffered from the hands of the Jews who also live in Znojmo, and that they (the citizens) have experienced immense poverty and ruin and might experience even worse poverty and ruin in the future […] which could lead to mischief/crime ('unfug') before long. In order to remedy this, we have deliberated and have accepted advice [on this matter… and have decided] with the power of this letter, of Royal, Bohemian authority in this matter, that all Jews [and] Jewesses, young and old, with no exception, shall move away […] from Znojmo between now and Saint Martin’s Day, the latest, without delay. […]
5. Source
Juden in Mähren - Judengemeinden in Südmähren. Zusammengetragen und verfasst von Gerhard Hanak (Jews in Moravia - Jewish Communities in Southern Moravia. Compiled and written/drawn up by Gerhard Hanak); Europas-mitte.de.
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2018
8. Notes
Researcher
In this order, King Ladislaus also gifts the houses, synagogues etc. of the Jews to the Christian citizens of Znojmo, and tells them to do with those as they see fit so long they pay the taxes that the Jews of Znojmo were required to submit to him.
1. Full Date of Act
Jul. 27, 1454
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Order of Expulsion for Jews (Brünn)” issued by King Ladislaus the Posthumous
3. Geography of Act
Kingdom of Bohemia; Present-day Czech Republic
4. Text of Act

[…] In order to remedy the ruin and burden our dear and faithful Christians, the citizens and community of Brünn, […] in order that they should not be befallen by great poverty and harm, we have deliberated and accepted council […] and have graciously decided […] as King of Bavaria and Margrave of Moravia […] to completely unload/discharge […] the Jews of Brünn […] with the power of this letter and by Bohemian, Royal authority in such matters, that all Jews and Jewesses, young and old, with no exception, shall move away from Brünn with their possessions between now and the upcoming Saint Martin’s Day without delay. […] The Christens shall repay any debts they owe to […] Jews […] so that we are free of any monetary debt we owe to them. We have bestowed upon our citizens of Brünn further grace. Namely, we have turned over all Jewish houses, their synagogue, and cemetery completely over to them to be occupied by Christians and to not allow Jews to return to them, and they should trade or do with these houses according to their and the cities needs […] however, in such a way that these our citizens of Brünn should pay us and our heirs the same interests and rents which the […] Jews of our chamber have given us annually, which is sixty Schock Groschen (currency) of familiar and common coins in our land Moravia […].
5. Source
Juden in Mähren - Judengemeinden in Südmähren. Zusammengetragen und verfasst von Gerhard Hanak (“Jews in Moravia - Jewish Communities in Southern Moravia. Compiled and written/drawn up by Gerhard Hanak”); http://www.europas-mitte.de/JiM-web.htm#Toleranzpatent.
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2018
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Jan. 30, 1455
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Writ” of King Ladislaus (the Posthumous)
3. Geography of Act
Europe (multi-countries)
4. Text of Act

We, Ladislaus (‘Lasslw’), […] vow and announce with this letter, to all who see and hear it [… that] because the disloyal Jews and Jewesses have again desecrated the holy sacrament of our beloved lord Jesus Christ in the city of Wroclaw […] no Jew shall ever be allowed to settle or reside in Wroclaw in the future […].
5. Source
Zur Geschichte der Juden in Böhmen, Mähren und Schlesien von 906 bis 1620. Herausgegeben von Gottlieb Bondy, em. Präsidenten der Handels- und Gewerbekammer in Prag. Zur Herausgabe vorbereitet und ergänzt von Franz Dworsky, em. Director des Landesarchivs des Königreiches Böhmens. I. 906 bis 1576. (Prag; 1906); (Regarding the history of Jews in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia from 906 to 1620. Published by Gottlieb Bondy, fo[rmer] President of the Trade and Commerce and Industry in Prague. Prepared for publication and supplemented by Franz Dworsky, fo[rmer] Director of the National Archives of the Kingdom of Bohemia. I. 906 to 1576.); (Prague; 1906)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2019
8. Notes
Editor
Present-day Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland etc.
1. Full Date of Act
Mar. 22, 1455
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Writ” of King Ladislaus (the Posthumous)
3. Geography of Act
Europe (multi-countries)
4. Text of Act

We, Ladislaus, King of Hungary, Bohemia, Dalmatia, Croatia, by the grace of God, […] Duke of Austria and Margrave of Moravia, vow and announce herewith, […] that we have freed the citizens and residents of the city of Brno – who have fallen into deep debt because of the Jews and have often pleaded with us -- of any debt which they may still owe to the aforementioned Jews […] and grant them the power […] with this letter to not only withhold the money they borrowed, but also any interests [they may owe…].
5. Source
Zur Geschichte der Juden in Böhmen, Mähren und Schlesien von 906 bis 1620. Herausgegeben von Gottlieb Bondy, em. Präsidenten der Handels- und Gewerbekammer in Prag. Zur Herausgabe vorbereitet und ergänzt von Franz Dworsky, em. Director des Landesarchivs des Königreiches Böhmens. I. 906 bis 1576. (Prag; 1906); (Regarding the history of Jews in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia from 906 to 1620. Published by Gottlieb Bondy, fo[rmer] President of the Trade and Commerce and Industry in Prague. Prepared for publication and supplemented by Franz Dworsky, fo[rmer] Director of the National Archives of the Kingdom of Bohemia. I. 906 to 1576.); (Prague; 1906)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2019
8. Notes
Editor
Present-day Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland
1. Full Date of Act
May 2, 1455
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Order issued by King Ladislaus (the Posthumous)
3. Geography of Act
Europe (multi-countries)
4. Text of Act

[…] all Jewish children under the age of 7 are to be take away from their parents and baptized and be brought up by Christians […] Jews, who have committed the crime of dishonoring the sacramental meal/host ('Hostien-Schädigung') are to be burned and the rest is to be expelled from the land forever.
5. Source
Die früheren und gegenwärtigen Verhältnisse der Juden in den sämmtlichen Landesstellen des Preußischen Staats; eine Darstellung und Revision der gesetzlichen Bestimmungen über ihre staats- und privatrechtlichen Zustände. Mit Benutzung der Archive der Ministerien des Innern und der Justiz. Von Ludwig von Rönne, Kammer-Gerichts-Rath und Heinrich Simon, Ober-Landes-Gerichts-Assessor; (Breslau; 1843); (The past and present circumstances of Jews in all parts of the Prussian state; a representation and revision of legal provision regarding their conditions in terms of state and private law. With the use of the archives of the Ministries of the Interior and Justice. By Ludwig von Rönne, Legal Council of the Chamber and Heinrich Simon Upper-State-Court-Assessor) (Wroclaw; 1843)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2020
8. Notes
Editor
Present-day Poland, Germany, Czech Republic
1. Full Date of Act
1456 C.E.
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Order” issued by Pope Callixtus III, year 1456
3. Geography of Act
Papal States [Provisional]
4. Text of Act

[Reiterates and confirms most of Pope Eugene’s ‘Dundum ad nostram audientiam’ (papal bull) issued on June 5, 1442 and adds] "the confiscated property of Jews […] can be used for the expedition against the Saracens. […]”
5. Source
System des Katholischen Kirchenrechts mit besonderer Rücksicht auf Deutschland von Dr. Paul Hinschius, Ordentlichem Professor der Rechte an der Universität Berlin. Fünfter Band; Abteilung I; (’Systems of Catholic Church Laws, Especially in Regards to Germany by Paul Hinschius, PhD, Decorated Professor of Law matte University of Berlin’), (Berlin; 1893)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2018
8. Notes
Researcher
Since the church’s war against Islam required a large amount of capital, the church resorted to all sorts of schemes to appropriate land and property in order to advance their mission.
1. Full Date of Act
Oct. 22, 1456
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Order, issued by the City Council of Nuremberg
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Germany
4. Text of Act

Jews are hereby told, that they shall let their foreign servants depart from here, unless they pay a weekly fee, as ordered by the City Bailiff.
5. Source
Stern, Moritz. Die isrealitische Bevölkerung der deutschen Städte [The Israelite Population of the German Cities]. H. Fiencke: Kiel, 1896. Page 296.
6. Researcher
Dominik Jacobs
7. Year of Research
2020
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Dec. 7, 1456
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Order, issued by the City Council of Nuremberg
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Germany
4. Text of Act

Any Jew who is a citizen here, and who gives overnight shelter to a foreign Jew without the proper authorization, shall pay a fine of one Rhenish guilder for each night.
5. Source
Stern, Moritz. Die isrealitische Bevölkerung der deutschen Städte [The Israelite Population of the German Cities]. H. Fiencke: Kiel, 1896. Page 296.
6. Researcher
Dominik Jacobs
7. Year of Research
2020
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Mar. 16, 1457
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Edict, issued by Theodoric Schenk von Erbach, Archbishop of Mainz, for the City of Frankfurt
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Germany
4. Text of Act

Whereas the Jews, whose own guilt has condemned them to eternal servitude, enjoy a benevolent tolerance by rulers and Christians, yet, like evil specters, reward this benevolence with ingratitude, just like they are strangers to the faith, they shall also be different in their appearance, and therefore, the men shall be distinguishable from Christians by rings of cloth on their coats, and the women by bands of cloth on their garments.
5. Source
Schaab, Carl Anton. Diplomatische Geschichte der Juden zu Mainz und dessen Umgebung, mit Berücksichtigung ihres Rechtszustandes in den verschiedenen Epochen (Diplomatic History of the Jews in Mainz and its surroundings, under consideration of their legal situation across the various epochs). Zabern: Mainz, 1855. Page 120.
6. Researcher
Dominik Jacobs
7. Year of Research
2020
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Jun. 30, 1458
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Title 20 of the Roman Imperial Majesty's Order and Reformation of Good Policies, in Promotion of Common Interests, Concerning Jews and Their Usury
3. Geography of Act
Holy Roman Empire
4. Text of Act

We decree and order that no one should accept or keep any Jews except those who have been authorized by us and hold privileges from the Holy Empire, or are otherwise specifically privileged. … Furthermore, all and every authority under which the Jews live must do their necessary and proper duty, and take reasonable and fair actions, ensuring that both their own subjects and other foreign subjects are not so miserably burdened and harmed by the Jews and their ungodly usury.
5. Source
“Zweyter Theil Reichs-Abschiede von dem Jahr 1495 bis auf das Jahr 1551 [Second Part of the Imperial Decrees from the Year 1495 to the Year 1551],” Franckfurt am Mayn, 1747, p. 599, available from digitale-sammlungen.de.
6. Researcher
Lara Joy Pabst (DLA Piper UK)
7. Year of Research
2024
8. Notes
Researcher
It was enacted at the Reichstag of Augsburg of 1548.
Translator
The text of this Act is available in German in the source above. It was translated using chatgpt.com.
1. Full Date of Act
Sep. 12, 1458
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Order, issued by the City Council of Nuremberg
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Germany
4. Text of Act

The Jewish Council of Elders are [hereby] notified, that they, as well as any Jews yet to arrive here, shall wear neither a biretta nor a hat, but a kippah, as is appropriate for them, or that they wear rings, so that they may be distinguished [from Christians].
5. Source
Stern, Moritz. Die isrealitische Bevölkerung der deutschen Städte [The Israelite Population of the German Cities]. H. Fiencke: Kiel, 1896. Page 298.
6. Researcher
Dominik Jacobs
7. Year of Research
2020
8. Notes
Researcher
Here, to “wear rings” refers to palm-sized rings made of yellow cloth, which were to be sewn onto the breast of Jews’ outer garments.
1. Full Date of Act
Nov. 21, 1461
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Writ” issued by the Judge of Pilsen
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Czech Republic
4. Text of Act

[…] The Jews are to submit to the judge […] ‘from each table’* a fattened goose on St. Martin’s Day, and a pound of pepper for Christmas, and a Gulden and a pound of pepper for Easter.
5. Source
Zur Geschichte der Juden in Böhmen, Mähren und Schlesien von 906 bis 1620. Herausgegeben von Gottlieb Bondy, em. Präsidenten der Handels- und Gewerbekammer in Prag. Zur Herausgabe vorbereitet und ergänzt von Franz Dworsky, em. Director des Landesarchivs des Königreiches Böhmens. I. 906 bis 1576. (Prag; 1906); (Regarding the history of Jews in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia from 906 to 1620. Published by Gottlieb Bondy, fo[rmer] President of the Trade and Commerce and Industry in Prague. Prepared for publication and supplemented by Franz Dworsky, fo[rmer] Director of the National Archives of the Kingdom of Bohemia. I. 906 to 1576.); (Prague; 1906);
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2019
8. Notes
Researcher
*From each table probably refers to each household. The original document can be found in the Museum of Pilsen.
1. Full Date of Act
1462 C.E.
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Expulsion of Jew” issued by the Parliament
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Austria; Present-day Slovenia [Provisional]
4. Text of Act

“[…] henceforth, no Jews shall be tolerated in Austria, Carinthia, Carniola, and Styria ('Österreich, Kärnthen, Krain und der Steyermark') […]”
5. Source
Engelman, Wilhelm: Das Judentum in Oesterrich und die böhmischen Unruhen (“The Jewry in Austria and the bohemian Unrest”); (Leipzig; 1845)9/28/2017
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Jul. 1, 1462
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
"Writ" of King George of (Podebrady)
3. Geography of Act
Kingdom of Bohemia
4. Text of Act

[…] Also, Jews have the obligation to register their pledges with the judge (‘rychta’). Whoever sells a pledge that a Jew had not registered, shall lose the item or that for which he sold it for, but always [in a manner] that does not damage our royal laws because it was reported to us by credible people, that this benefit* has always belonged to and were due to the judges (‘rychta’). […]
5. Source
History of Jews in Pilsen. Bearbeitet von Rb. Prof. Dr. Max Hoch Pilsen. (“History of Jews in Pilsen. Edited by Rb. Professor Max Hoch, PhD. Of Pilsen”); www.hugogold.com.
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2018
8. Notes
Researcher
The above is a translation of an authoritative German translation of the passage with a few words from the original Czech text. *This appears to refer to fees that Jews had to pay in order to have their pledges registered.
1. Full Date of Act
Jul. 12, 1462
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Ordinance” issued the Venetian Senate
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Italy; Republic of Venice
4. Text of Act

Jews may not engage in trade without permission from the Senate […] in the countryside, this permission must be granted by the local authority (first).
5. Source
Hebraeische Bibliographie. Blätter für neuere und ältere Literatur des Judenthums. Unter Mitwirkung von J. Benjakob, N. H. v. Biema, A. Geiger […] herausgegeben von M. Steinschneider. Band VI. (Hebrew bibliography. Papers regarding modern and ancient literature of Judaism. With the participation of J. Benjakob […], edited by M. Steinschneider. Volume VI.); (Berlin; 1863);
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2020
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Aug. 14, 1462
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Confirmation of Privileges for the City of Hamm” issued by Duke Johann I
3. Geography of Act
County of Mark (‘Grafschaft Mark); Present-day Germany]
4. Text of Act

We, Johan, by the grace of God Duke of Cleve and Duke of Mark announce to all people: that this our city [of Hamm] is not required to take on Jews if they do not wish to do so […]
5. Source
Veröffentlichungen der historischen Komission für Westfalen. Rechtsquellen. Westfälische Stadtrechte. Abteilung I. Die Stadtrechte der Grafschaft Mark. Heft 2. Hamm, bearbeitet von Dr. A. Overmann, Stadtarchivar in Erfurt. Mit Unterstützung der Stadt Hamm. (“Publishings of the historical Commission for Westphalia. Legal Sources. City Right of Westphalia. Division I. The City Rights of the County of Mark. Issue 2. Hamm, edited by A. Overmann, Phd., city archivist in Erfurt. With the support of the City of Hamm.”); (Münster; 1903)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2013
8. Notes
Researcher
According to the cited source, the original can be found in the City Archive of Hamm, Nr. 32.
1. Full Date of Act
Oct. 7, 1462
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Papal Permission” issued by Pope Pius II to the City of Frankfurt at Main
3. Geography of Act
Free Imperial City of Frankfurt; Present-day Germany
4. Text of Act

[We,] Bishop Pius, servant of God, chosen son and captain of […] the citizens and […] diocese of the [free] imperial city of Frankfurt […] give permission to the city of Frankfurt to relocate the apartments/housings and the synagogue of the Jews [to a remote location …] since their current location – near [Saint] Bartholomew church – is an insult to the Christian faith. […]
5. Source
Stern, Moritz: Urkundliche Beiträge über die Stellung der Päpste zu den Juden. Mit Benutzung des Päpstlichen Geheimarchivs zu Rom (“Officially Documented Contributions on the Positions of the Popes to the Jews. With the Utilization of the Pontifical Secret Archives in Rome’); (Kiel; 1893)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2018
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Mar. 27, 1463
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“Writ” of King George of Bohemia
3. Geography of Act
Kingdom of Bohemia
4. Text of Act

We, George (‘Jorg’), King of Bohemia by the grace of God, Margrave of Moravia, […] transfer the Jews over to our beloved, loyal mayor (and the city of Eger) […] the Jews, our chamber-servants, […] are to serve the citizens of Eger in the same manner as they have served us as they belong to (and can be sold/given away by) the royal crown. We announce this and place a seal on this letter […] signed in Prague […]
5. Source
Zur Geschichte der Juden in Böhmen, Mähren und Schlesien von 906 bis 1620. Herausgegeben von Gottlieb Bondy, em. Präsidenten der Handels- und Gewerbekammer in Prag. Zur Herausgabe vorbereitet und ergänzt von Franz Dworsky, em. Director des Landesarchivs des Königreiches Böhmens. I. 906 bis 1576. (Prag; 1906); (Regarding the history of Jews in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia from 906 to 1620. Published by Gottlieb Bondy, fo[rmer] President of the Trade and Commerce and Industry in Prague. Prepared for publication and supplemented by Franz Dworsky, fo[rmer] Director of the National Archives of the Kingdom of Bohemia. I. 906 to 1576.); (Prague; 1906)
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2019
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Mar. 29, 1463
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
“City Ledger of Eger” issued by the City Council of Eger
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Hungary
4. Text of Act

A number of Jews are permitted to settle back in Eger for 6 years in exchange for an annual payment of 150 fl. Rhenish Guilder.
5. Source
Zur Geschichte der Juden in Böhmen, Mähren und Schlesien von 906 bis 1620. Herausgegeben von Gottlieb Bondy, em. Präsidenten der Handels- und Gewerbekammer in Prag. Zur Herausgabe vorbereitet und ergänzt von Franz Dworsky, em. Director des Landesarchivs des Königreiches Böhmens. I. 906 bis 1576. (Prag; 1906); (Regarding the history of Jews in Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia from 906 to 1620. Published by Gottlieb Bondy, fo[rmer] President of the Trade and Commerce and Industry in Prague. Prepared for publication and supplemented by Franz Dworsky, fo[rmer] Director of the National Archives of the Kingdom of Bohemia. I. 906 to 1576.); (Prague; 1906);
6. Researcher & Translator
Ziba Shadjaani
7. Year of Research & Translation
2019
8. Notes
Researcher
The full, original text in Early New High German can be found in the cited source. And white this writ of the City of Eger appears to be pro-Jewish, it is in fact a reminder that Jews were not allowed to settle in certain regions without the explicit permission of the local authorities; and often only in exchange for paying exorbitant levies/taxes.
1. Full Date of Act
Sep. 2, 1463
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Order, issued by the City Council of Nuremberg
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Germany
4. Text of Act

The Jewish Council of Elders are [hereby] charged by the City Council, and notified, that they shall no longer bring any dead Jews here, and they are urged to let this be known among the other Jews outside of the city, as the penalty [for contraventions] is one hundred guilders.
5. Source
Stern, Moritz. Die isrealitische Bevölkerung der deutschen Städte [The Israelite Population of the German Cities]. H. Fiencke: Kiel, 1896. Page 299.
6. Researcher
Dominik Jacobs
7. Year of Research
2020
8. Notes
None
1. Full Date of Act
Dec. 13, 1463
2. Name of Act (or Short Description)
Decree, issued by Frederick III, Holy Roman Emperor and Archduke of Austria
3. Geography of Act
Present-day Austria
4. Text of Act

Whereas our gracious lord, King Albrecht, in his commendable wisdom, exiled the Jews from the land, with good cause and noblest intentions, they shall never again be allowed to settle down in Austria, nor have any business in this country whatsoever.
5. Source
Chmel, Joseph. Auszug aus den im k.k. geheimen Haus-, Hof- und Staats-Archive zu Wien sich befindenden Reichsregistraturbüchern vom Jahre 1440 – 1493 (Excerpts from the Imperial Legal Registers from the years 1440 through 1493, located in the Imperial-Royal Court and State Archive at Vienna). Carl Gerold’s Sohn: Vienna, 1859. Page 160.
6. Researcher
Dominik Jacobs
7. Year of Research
2020
8. Notes
None