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Offered is a collection of two vintage Hebrew Jewish prayer books, including a 1930 Siddur with an attached original 1938 circumcision (Bris Milah) record from Brooklyn, New York.An interesting collection of early twentieth-century Jewish-American religious history, with original handwritten documentation and a connection to the Jewish Center of Brighton Beach.Book 1 — Siddur Sefat Yehuda (1930)* Copyright 1930 by Rabbi J. L. Lazerow
* Published in Brooklyn, New York
* Black hardcover with gold Hebrew spine lettering
* Original 1938 circumcision record attached inside the book1938 Historical Record:The attached record bears the printed heading “Compliments of Rev. Jacob Schraeter — The Hospital Mohel.”It includes:* A printed photograph of Rev. Jacob Schraeter
* His Brooklyn address and telephone number
* Handwritten Hebrew/Yiddish entries
* A recorded birth date of July 4, 1938
* A recorded circumcision date of July 11, 1938The record remains attached inside the original prayer book and has not been removed.Book 2 — Daily Prayers with English Translation* By Dr. A. Th. Philips
* Revised Edition
* Hebrew Publishing Company, New York
* Hebrew text with English translation
* Original black hardcover
* Gold-stamped “Jewish Center of Brighton Beach” on the front coverConditionBoth books are vintage and show age-related wear, including rubbing and wear to the covers, edges, and bindings.The 1938 record remains attached inside the first book and exhibits expected age toning and handwritten entries.Publication date of the second book has not been verified. Completeness of both books has not been individually confirmed.Please review all photographs carefully for condition and contents.Both prayer books are included in this sale. The attached historical record is part of the 1930 volume.An interesting collectible for Judaica collectors, Jewish-American history enthusiasts, genealogists, and collectors of early religious publications.Carefully packaged for shipping.
