Issachar Berend Lehmann, Be(h)rend Lehmann, Jissachar Bermann Segal (born 1661 in Halberstadt, Germany, died 1730 in Dresden) was the Court Jew for August the Strong of Saxony. In his time, the successful banker achieved a great deal for Jews in Germany. // Events January 6 - The fifth monarchy men unsuccessfully attempt to seize control of London. ... Liebfrauenkirche Halberstadt is a city in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. ... Events Pope Clement XII elected September 17 - Change of emperor of the Ottoman Empire from Ahmed III (1703-1730) to Mahmud I (1730-1754) Anna Ivanova (Anna I of Russia) became czarina Births May 13 - Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (d. ... Brühls Terrace and the Frauenkirche  Dresden? [ˈdreːsdnÌ©] (Sorbian/Lusatian Drježdźany), the capital city of the German federal state of Saxony, is situated in a valley on the river Elbe. ... Court Jew (from German: Hofjude(n), Hoffaktor) is a term for historical Jewish bankers or businessmen who lent money and handled finances of some of the Christian European noble houses. ... Reign From 1697, until 1706 and from 1709, until February 1, 1733 Elected In 1697 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On September 15, 1697 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Wettin Parents John George III Wettin Anne Sophie Consorts  ? Children August III Sas Maurice de... With an area of 18,413 km² and a population of 4. ...

Life in Halberstadt

In the 17th century, Halberstadt, an episcopal see, had one of the largest Jewish communities in central Europe. At the time, nearly one in twelve of the town's inhabitants, almost 700 people, were Jewish. Berend Lehmann was considered one of the town's brightest stars, and brought new life to the community. (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... A see (from the Latin word sedem, meaning seat) is the throne (cathedra) of a bishop. ...

One example of Lehmann's work was the impressive synagogue he financed in Bakenstrasse, which was completed in 1712. In 1938 after Kristallnacht most of the building was taken down as the attack on it was said to have left it in danger of falling down. Events Treaty of Aargau signed between Catholic and Protestants. ... 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Kristallnacht, also known as Reichskristallnacht, Pogromnacht and in English as The Night of Broken Glass, was a massive nationwide pogrom in Germany and Austria on the night of November 9, 1938 (including early hours of the following day). ...

A short distance from the synagogue, in the Rosenwinkel alley, Lehmann also had a house built for students of Judaism, with a collection of theological writings. This building, known as the "Klaus", was where many important students of the Talmud and rabbis were taught. The "Klaus" gave Halberstadt the reputation of being an important centre for the study of the Torah. Today the Moses Mendelssohn Academy is based there; this organises exhibitions, congresses and presentations and provides a wide range of information about the Jewish culture and way of life. Judaism is the religious culture of the Jewish people. ... Theology is literally reasonable discourse concerning God (Greek θεος, theos, God, + λογος, logos, word or reason). By extension, it also refers to the study of other religious topics. ... The first page of the Talmud, in the standard Vilna edition. ... brendan is gay ... Torah, (תורה) is a Hebrew word meaning teaching, instruction, or especially law. It primarily refers to the first section of the Tanakh–the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, or the Five Books of Moses, but can also be used in the general sense to also include both the... Moses Mendelssohn. ...

Life in Dresden

In 1694 the new Elector of Saxony was Augustus I, who became known as August the Strong. August was ambitious and wanted to become King of Poland after the death of John III Sobieski. To do so he converted to Catholicism, but he also needed financial support, and Lehmann provided this. Events February 6 - The colony Quilombo dos Palmares is destroyed. ... List of Dukes, Electors, and Kings of Saxony, 880-1918 The original Duchy of Saxony comprised lands in the north-westen part of present-day Germany, roughly corresponding to the modern German state of Lower Saxony and to Westphalia. ... With an area of 18,413 km² and a population of 4. ... Reign From 1697, until 1706 and from 1709, until February 1, 1733 Elected In 1697 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On September 15, 1697 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Royal House Wettin Parents John George III Wettin Anne Sophie Consorts  ? Children August III Sas Maurice de... Reign From May 21, 1674, until June 17, 1696 Elected On May 21, 1674 in Wola, today suburb of Warsaw, Poland Coronation On February 2, 1676 in the Wawel Cathedral, Kraków, Poland Nobel Family Sobieski Coat of Arms Janina Parents Jakub Sobieski Zofia Teofillia Daniłowicz Consorts Marie Casimire Louise Children... This article considers Catholicism in the broadest ecclesiastical sense. ...

August the Strong thanked Lehmann for his help by allowing him and his family to settle in Dresden, the centre of the Saxon court, in the "Posthaus", then also known as the "Judenhaus". This was a surprising step as Jews were not actually allowed to live in Dresden since a ban had been introduced in 1693 by August's predecessor John George IV. Lehmann was named Court Jew, and came under August's protection. He also had business connections with August's mistress Countess Anna Constantia von Cosel. Lehmann's presence in the town was the start of a new influx of Jewish people and led to the founding of a new community. One member of the Lehmann family, the lawyer Emil Lehmann (1829-1899) later became city councillor of Dresden and also played a very important role in the city's history. Brühls Terrace and the Frauenkirche  Dresden? [ˈdreːsdnÌ©] (Sorbian/Lusatian Drježdźany), the capital city of the German federal state of Saxony, is situated in a valley on the river Elbe. ... Events January 11 - Eruption of Mt. ... John George IV (18 October 1668 - 27 April 1694) was elector of Saxony, succeeding his father John George III. At the beginning of his reign his chief adviser was Hans Adam von Schoning (1641-1696), who counselled a union between Saxony and Brandenburg and a more independent attitude towards the... 1829 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1899 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ...

External links

• Berend Lehmann Museum