PEH040
Title
PEH040
Group ID
12
Hirsch Summary
A had murdered B in the presence of reliable witnesses, despite warnings. The incident became known, and the non-Jewish court sentenced A to death. A managed to escape and hid among Jews. The court demanded his extradition through two court messengers, threatening death to all Jews if he was not handed over. Aron Ledesma ruled that A should be extradited. .
Volume
1
Local
40
Written Date
1731-03-03
Published Date (est.)
1731-07-05
Rector Short Name
AthiasD
Rector
Athias, David Israel
Files
Collection
Citation
“PEH040,” Pri Ets Haim Amsterdam Responsa, accessed July 6, 2025, https://pehh.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/9609.