Geniza Lab

Fragment from the lower right corner of an agreement between a husband, Abū ʿAlī Yefet b. Yeshuʿa ha-Kohen, and wife, Sitt al-Ḍiyāʾ. The text is fragmentary but is seems that the husband takes upon himself to travel before he will have a child. Written by Halfon b. Menashshe ha-Levi under the authority of Masliah Gaon. Dating: 1127–38 CE.

Legal document. Fragment of a prenuptial agreement written by Halfon b. Menashshe ha-Levi. Dating: 1100–38. The wife is permitted to leave her house only with her husband's consent, except for visits to the bathhouse and her family. See the discussion in Ashur, "Engagement and Betrothal," p. 121, n. 12. AA

Two fragments of a letter written by Yefet b. Menashshe to his brother Halfon.

Fragment of a court record dealing with inheritance of Abu Ishaq al-Mahali al-'Attar Avraham Halevi. It seems that the wife of the deceased is demanding what was promise her in the ketubah. A warehouse and apartment are mentioned. Written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138). AA

Small fragment of a letter written by Ḥalfon b. Menashshe ha-Levi (100–38 CE) on behalf of a woman. Mentions rent and possibly not wanting to evict someone.

Legal document in the hand of Ḥalfon b. Menashshe ha-Levi (dates: 1100–38 CE). Two fragments, probably an indirect rather than direct join. Concerns a guarantee (or possibly a tax farm, ḍamān) and a commercial partnership. One of the parties is Ṣedaqa (called 'al-muḍmin,' the guarantor) and the other is Abū l-[...]. They divide Egypt into areas of activity: one may sell goods in Upper Egypt (al-Ṣaʿīdayn, meaning "the two Ṣaʿīds"—it is unclear what the second Saʿīd is), and if he tries to sell in New Cairo, he will owe a fine of 50 dinars. AA. ASE.

Minute fragment of a legal deed written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138)

Small fragment from the bottom part of a legal deed signed and written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi under the reshut of Masliah Gaon (Whose name is not preserved, but few words from his title), so can be dated to 1127-1138. AA

Minute fragment of a legal deed written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138)

Legal document. Prenuptial agreement in the hand of Halfon b. Menashse ha-Levi (dating: 1100–38) between a Rabbinate husband named Nathan ha-Levi and a Karaite wife, the daughter of Arah the elder. The wife is permitted to leave the house only for the well-known places (that is, the bathhouse and to visit her family). See Ashur, Engagement and Betrothal, p. 69, 120. 364. AA

Very damaged and faded letter written by Yefet b. Menashshe to his brother Halfon

Few lines from a draft of a legal deed written by Halfon b. Manshshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138)

Fragmentary letter from Yefet b. Menashshe Halevi to his brother Halfon informing on various business transactions including one to Damuh. AA

Minute fragment, related to marriage agreement of some kind, written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138). AA

Small fragment of a legal deed from the year [14]44 era of documents = 1133. Also part of the Hijri date is preserved 5[...] (should be 527). Regarding amount of money owed by or to Tuviah Hakohen. Written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi. AA

A very interesting list, written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138). A list of legal documents written by Muslims (The names are Muslims and so the date to the Hijra. The latest date is 503 = 1110). The reason is unknown. AA

Fragment from an agreement between husband and wife, written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138).

Seems like a list of prices, but only little text is preserved. Written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138).

Fragment of an agreement between Sayyid al-Ahl and Berakhot ha-Levi regarding rental of stores located in the sugarmakers' quarter, for the sum of 200 dirhams for a period of 4 months starting from Iyyar. In the hand of Halfon b. Menashshe ha-Levi (active 1100–38). AA

Minute fragment from a legal deed, probably bill of release of sixth dinar. Written by Halfon b. Menashshe Halevi (Date: 1100-1138). AA