Jak trestat Židy? Příspěvek k vrchnostenské soudní praxi 1. poloviny 18. století
How to punish Jews? A contribution to the court practice of the nobility in the first half of the 18th century

Author(s): Hana Legnerová
Subject(s): Jewish studies, Ethnohistory, Political history, Social history, 18th Century, Penal Policy
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: judicial practices; Červený Hrádek; punitive device; anti-Jewish decrees; Emperor Charles VI; Jewish self-defense;
Summary/Abstract: The document examines the judicial practices involving Jews in the estate of Červený Hrádek in the early 18th century. It highlights a specific case from 1726, where a wooden pig was used as a punitive device for Jews, reflecting the discriminatory measures of the time. The text details the administrative correspondence between local authorities and the central government, emphasizing the enforcement of anti-Jewish decrees by Emperor Charles VI. It also discusses the broader context of Jewish life under noble protection, including population records and restrictions on Jewish activities. The document underscores the symbolic and physical punishments imposed on Jews, such as the prohibition of hiring Christian servants and the regulation of Jewish marriages. The narrative concludes with reflections on the mechanisms of Jewish self-defense and the role of Jewish deputies in advocating for their community's rights.

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