Letter from Rabbi A. L. Mayer to Isaac Leeser, December 23, 1864

One-page letter written in German with Hebrew insertions from Rabbi A. L. Mayer to Isaac Leeser, dated December 23, 1864. Mayer, newly appointed to lead the Jewish congregation in Syracuse, New York, discusses his position, the competition for rabbis in growing American Jewish communities, and a controversial article by a Mr. Sonner. He mentions his previous position in Easton, Pennsylvania, and a job offer from Baltimore's Fells Point congregation. The letter also includes a postscript about his new residence and furnishings in Syracuse. An English translation accompanies the original German text.

Associated People/Businesses

• LEESER, ISAAC
• MAYER, A. L.

Geography

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Subjects

• Judaism -- United States -- History -- 19th century
• Rabbis -- Correspondence
• Synagogues -- United States -- History -- 19th century
• Religious life -- United States -- History -- 19th century
• Syracuse (N.Y.) -- Religious life

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 3