Dispute over the Richmond Hebrew Cemetery: Beth Shalome vs. Beth Ahaba

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This letter discusses a legal dispute between two Jewish congregations in Richmond, Virginia, over the rights to a burying ground. The letter details the history of the burying ground, its establishment by the Portuguese Congregation Beth Shalome in 1791, and the subsequent claim by the German Congregation Beth Ahaba. The author provides background information on the congregations and the legal and historical context of the dispute, including relevant ordinances and events. The letter also discusses the legal challenges faced by religious congregations in Virginia at the time.

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