Historical Events tagged with "jewish rights"
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Politics & Government
Bolesław the Pious Guarantees Jewish Rights
September 8th, 1264 760 years ago
Bolesław the Pious, Duke of Greater Poland, promulgated the Statute of Kalisz, ensuring safety and personal liberties for the Jewish community. This landmark decree allowed Jewish people to live freely in the duchy, protecting their rights and granting battei din jurisdiction over Jewish legal matters, significantly enhancing their status within the society. Kalisz, a city in Poland, became a focal point for Jewish life and organization under this statute.
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