New from A Nação Hebraica: Volume 2 of the *Livro dos Pleitos* (‘Book of Disputes’) of Bevis Marks Synagogue, covering the years 1772 through 1784. [https://anacaohebraica.transkribus.eu/document/3343789](https://anacaohebraica.transkribus.eu/document/3343789)This book follows Vol. 1 (1721-1771), which was previously published by A Nação Hebraica (https://anacaohebraica.transkribus.eu/document/3211687). The *Pleitos* are a compilation of cases that came before the Mahamad sitting as a court of arbitration. Although spanning only twelve years, Volume 2 contains considerably more cases than the first volume, reflecting the increased complexity of the relationships between members. The Mahamad had no official jurisdiction over civil or criminal matters, but members were expected to seek arbitration before taking matters to the courts of the land. In this volume, about half the cases are described in Portuguese, and half in English. They are a unique and fascinating window on the lives of ordinary members of the community, laying bare squabbles between husbands and wives, trouble with the in-laws, complaints about injured feelings and business disputes. Some cases involved violence. On 18 February 1773, Isaac Rodrigues complained that butcher Israel Bendahan’s men had struck him a blow on his neck on the stairs of his cellar. Witnesses gave conflicting accounts, and the Mahamad recommended the two men make up (pp. 22-4).Other cases are more amusing. On 4 December 1782, the Mahamad heard a case in which Raphael Elias Jesurun accused Joseph Levy of distilling liquor in his house. The Mahamad told Jesurun there was nothing they could do and to mind his own business (p. 167). We are working to produce both a name index and an English translation for the *Pleitos*. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy exploring the original text. (Volume edited by Ali Erginsoy and Oscar Barroso.)