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Jewish artisans’ relocation to a new quarter
A new Jewish quarter was built somewhat northward in 1632, together with a new synagogue.
Court appearance ordered
Jacob Sobieski summoned both sides to appear before his court on 8 August 1640.
Israel Aydellis leases estates near Zaliztsi
Israel leased estates near Zaliztsi, including mills, ponds, and distilleries.
Levko purchased Poltovich’s house
Levko purchased Jan Baptist Poltovich’s house in 1618 after leaving the Jewish quarter.
Jewish community regulation issued
A special regulation issued in Mariampol on 5 October 1703 established election procedures and judicial authority for community wardens.
Execution of Rabbi Chaim Reitzes and Joshua
Rabbi Chaim son of Elazar and Yehoshua were burned at the stake in May 1728; the exact day is unclear.
Leib Krisa arrived in Lviv
Frank’s emissary arrived in Lviv and began promoting Frankism.
Frank arrived in Lviv
Frank arrived in Lviv in December 1755 and was welcomed by supporters.
Conviction and removal of communal officers
In 1745, the court convicted Yosef Rabinovich and Hirsh Tsimel, removed them from communal office, and barred them from communal roles.
Official warning concerning tax coordination
Y. Przebendowski warned Chaim Reitzes about coordination and poll-tax administration on 13 September 1725.
Joseph II's visit to Lviv
Joseph II visited Lviv from 31 July to 6 August 1773.
Establishment of Jewish agricultural colonies
Joseph II ordered immediate establishment of Jewish colonies and settlement of 1,410 families.
Founding of a General Primary School in Lviv
A general primary school was founded in Lviv in 1783.
Investigation of seminary conflicts
Educational authorities assigned Kazimir Walahalfeil to investigate the seminary conflicts in 1798.
Migration to Lviv
Individuals and young people arrived in Lviv from newly incorporated territories seeking better opportunities.
Funeral lament for a community death
A funeral lament titled Pilgei Mayim was written and published in Lviv in 1827.
Plans for Jewish educational institutions
In 1820, Lviv intellectuals began preparing proposals to improve Jewish education and conditions.
1830 epidemic deaths
Typhus and cholera caused many casualties among Lviv residents.
Founding of a reform temple
A meeting in October 1840 decided to establish a temple for the enlightened.
Approval of German-Jewish school plan
The Court Committee for Education approved the community’s school plan on 16 April 1844.
Purchase of the Temple lot
The Modern Temple project acquired a building lot in July 1843.
Committee selected for imperial audience
A thirteen-member committee was selected to represent the larger delegation at the imperial audience in Vienna.
Jewish Delegation to Vienna
A Jewish delegation traveled to Vienna to negotiate with the government in the context of the 1861 electoral dispute.
Introduction of Polish-language instruction
The community committee unanimously decided in September 1867 to introduce Polish-language instruction in Jewish schools.
1874 municipal elections
Municipal elections were held in 1874, and Shomer Yisrael formed an independent Jewish electoral list.
Ezekiel Caro elected rabbi
Dr. Ezekiel Caro was elected rabbi in 1891.
Proposal to organize a Jewish volunteer brigade
Dr. Vashitz proposed organizing a Jewish volunteer brigade with military headquarters approval.
Tagblatt publication resumed
The daily Tagblatt resumed publication after wartime disruption.
Death of Maryam Marisha
Maryam Marisha died on 2 Tammuz 5140 according to her tombstone.
Burning of Rabbi Chaim
The inscription says Rabbi Chaim was killed by burning.
Fire affecting Stryi
A fire caused destruction in Stryi and prompted communal aid.
Migration from Vilna through Lviv
Meir and Yente came from Vilna through Lviv toward Galicia in 1765.
1846 Galicia events
1846 unrest in Galicia included the killing of many Polish nobles by peasants.
Rabbinate in Berezhany
Yitzhak Shmelkes served as rabbi in Berezhany from 1857 to 1868.
Death of Yehuda Leib son of Moses
Yehuda Leib son of Moses is associated with a death date in Elul 1572.
Death of Moses Ashkenazi
Moses Ashkenazi is associated with a death date in 1580.