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Distinguishing characteristics of Safed and Venice Jewish communities (early modern period)

Distinguishing characteristics of Safed and Venice Jewish communities (early modern period).

 Question: Jewish communities in Sefad and Venice were both newly settled in the early modern period, and both flourished for the first century of their existence. What were the distinguishing characteristics of each of these communities? In what ways were they different and what led to these differences? Don’t need any sources to be cited, but you’ll probably need to look some up to know the answer.

Distinguishing characteristics of Safed and Venice Jewish communities (early modern period)