Explore 4 items related to Hanover.
A Hebrew broadside containing a penitential prayer beginning with the words "El Melekh Yoshev" ('The Divine King sitting'). Printed in Hanover, Germany, circa 1830 by Shelomoh Bloch. This prayer, a type of selihah, was printed separately to save cost, possibly to be inserted into imported prayer books.
Bill of Exchange, written on an approximately 19 x 15 cm sheet, dated November 16, 1740. The bill, drawn by the Duke of Newcastle (who became Prime Minister in 1754), instructs Albert Nesbitt & Company of London to pay Michael David five hundred pounds. The verso displays three endorsements in French and Dutch, indicating transfers between Michael David, Berend Heyman, Heen Eliaser, Samuel Levy, and David Levy. This document highlights the transnational financial activities of Jewish financiers, with connections to David Franks, a partner with Nesbitt & Company in supplying the British army during the French and Indian War.
Collection of approximately 20 documents related to Reform Rabbi Bernard Felsenthal, spanning the 1870s-1890s. Materials are primarily in English and German and include letters to and from Felsenthal, congregational reports from the Chicago Sinai Congregation, a eulogy for Abraham Lincoln, a contract for employment of a new rabbi, and newspaper clippings. Documents vary in size and condition. The collection provides insights into Felsenthal's rabbinical work, his views on Jewish law, and his involvement in community affairs in Chicago during this period. The collection also contains some materials related to his published works, such as articles and reviews.
Partially printed document signed by Abraham Touro guaranteeing payment for the tuition of Isaac Coffin at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire on October 10, 1813. This document suggests a charitable act by the wealthy Boston merchant and major donor to the Touro Synagogue.