Collection of Documents Related to Rabbi Bernard Felsenthal, Chicago, 1870s-1890s


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.


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  • Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Chicago Sinai CongregationFelsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Felsenthal, H.Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Chicago Sinai CongregationFelsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865Oak Park Temple (Oak Park, Ill.)Chicago Sinai CongregationChicago Sinai CongregationHeinbach, F.Chicago Sinai CongregationFelsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Felsenthal, H.Chicago Sinai CongregationFelsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Kiefer, Henry B.Felsenthal, Cecilia FelsenthalFelsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Kiefer, Henry B.Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Felsenthal, Bernhard, 1822-1908Watson, P. N.Hershon, Paul Isaac, 1817-1888

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