Subject: German language

A 20-page pamphlet containing an 1873/74 almanac in both German and Hebrew. Published by H. Sakowski, an importer and dealer in Hebrew books located at 33 Division Street, New York, New York. The pamphlet measures 2.5" x 4".

Autograph letter signed by Solomon Mayer written in German to L. Mayer, likely in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 4, 1851. The letter is commercial in nature. It was written in Savannah, Georgia.

This 14-page booklet contains the by-laws of the Maccabae Lodge No. 22, Order Kesher Shel Barzel, published in New York in 1873. The majority of the text is in German, with the final few lines in English. The booklet is bound in contemporary wrappers. This publication offers insight into the organizational structure and rules of this specific lodge within a larger fraternal order.

Haggadah and genealogy in German and Hebrew. Titled: "Grazahhlung von Ben Auszuge Israels Aus Egypten; An Ben Beiden Ersten Pessach-Abenden." Published in New York City by Druck und Verlag der L. H. Franflichern Buchhandlung, No. 432 Broome St. in 1870. Found in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

A twelve-page manuscript copybook (19.5 cm x 21 cm) predominantly written in German, with a single phrase in block Hebrew. Written on both sides of each page except the last. The manuscript lacks a cover. Most entries conclude with "Amen." Written by Isaac Leeser, this copybook is believed to date from his early years in America (circa 1825-1830), though further research is needed to verify the exact date and to determine if the manuscript was brought from Europe. Found among other Leeser papers. Reviewed and verified by Dr. Arthur Kiron and Bruce Nielsen at the University of Pennsylvania's Katz Center.

A letter written in German by Edward Kaeppel on February 7, 1880, on the letterhead of Weiss, Eller & Kaeppel, a wholesale tobacco company located at 220 Pearl Street, New York, New York.

A four-page letter written in German by Emanuel Kaufmann on April 27, 1893. The letterhead identifies Kaufmann as a dealer in dry goods, clothing, and jewelry in Selville, Ohio. The letter details Kaufmann's plans to leave Selville, Ohio, and move to Wads(?), Ohio. The letter requires translation.

A one-page, stampless letter written in German from Felix Bachman to B. Cohn. Dated November 17, 1846, the letter was sent from New Orleans, Louisiana, and mentions Mr. Hirsch, Mrs. Mandelbaum & Bruslin Herman. The letter appears personal in nature and requires translation. The letter is housed in the University of Pennsylvania Archives.

A letter written in German from Joseph Jacobs to Jacobs, Myers & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 7, 1848. The letter is part of the E collection.

A one-and-a-half-page letter dated September 9, 1848, from Louis L. Ullmann in Cincinnati, Ohio (with a postscript from Tiffin, Ohio) to Isaac Leeser. The letter is mostly written in German but mentions the "Voice of Jacob" and the "Jewish Chronicle," publications based in London.

Embossed New Year's card depicting two children. Text in English, German, and Yiddish. Published by Saxon Studio, 20 Ave. C, New York, New York. Date of publication unknown, but estimated to be from the 1890s.

This rare 1864 edition of "Tefilot Yisrael" is a Hebrew-German prayer book published by the Frank'sche Buchdruckerei und Buchhandlung in New York. It contains a unique second part titled "Tehinot Benot Yisrael" (Supplications for the Daughters of Israel), a section of prayers specifically for women. This edition is unrecorded in OCLC and not listed in Sharona Wachs's "American Jewish Liturgies." It represents a significant contribution to the history of American Jewish liturgy, particularly for its inclusion of women's prayers.

Book containing "The Proverbs of Solomon" in Hebrew, English, and German. Published in 1870. Benjamin Szold, Rabbi of Oheb Shalom, is mentioned in relation to this book.

This trade card advertises B. Sunfield & Co.'s grocery store located at 23 Blue Island Avenue. The front of the card features a riddle or puzzle with an image of an old man hidden in a forest with animals. The back of the card has a full advertisement with prices listed. The card states the business 'speaks German and French.'

This trade card features a girl in a winter coat and hat, along with a muffler and purse. The back of the card has a full advertisement in German. The card has a brown border.

This is the second edition of "Zemirot Yisra'el," a collection of Israelitic religious songs set to music. Published in Philadelphia by Schaefer & Koradi on October 15, 1865, the book contains approximately 160 pages. The text is primarily in German, with selected hymns in Hebrew. The book includes handwritten notes on the title page and pages 78 and 79. Wilhelm Fischer is credited as the composer, with David Einhorn listed as a contributor in some sources.

This book contains twelve sermons delivered at the annual meetings of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Baltimore from 1856-1873. All sermons were delivered in December to the members of the Hebrew Benevolent Society of Baltimore, the first Jewish charity in Baltimore, founded in 1843. The sermons were given by Rabbi Henry Hochheimer, who served as Baltimore's rabbi from 1849-1859. Published in Baltimore by Bingswagner.