Subject: Hebrew poetry

This book, published in 1878 by The Jewish Messenger in New York, is a biography of Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (known as the Ramhal), a prominent 18th-century Italian rabbi and poet. Written by A.S. Isaacs, the first edition includes a signature and ex-libris label from Rabbi Joseph Rauch, founder of the World Union for Progressive Judaism, and another from Alfred Gottschalk, president of Hebrew Union College from 1966-1971. The book is 53 pages long and measures 18 cm. The binding is damaged, with the first two leaves detached.

A broadside announcing a series of six popular lectures on Hebrew poetry by Rev. Morris J. Raphall, Rabbi, Preacher at the Synagogue in Birmingham, England. The lectures were scheduled to take place from January 29th to February 11th, 1850. Handwritten notes on the broadside possibly by Raphall himself are present. This is considered the only known copy.

Broadside commemorating the death of Isaac Leeser, featuring an acrostic poem in English and Hebrew. Includes a lithograph of Leeser. Printed by J. Davis at 49 Bleecker Street, New York, New York. Undated, but likely circa 1868 based on related materials.

Manuscript book of poetry, *Divrei Shir*, written in Hebrew in a beautiful square and rabbinic hand on paper. The work, comprising 30 folios, was written in Kalvaria in 1868 by Shlomo Zalman Aryeh Leib Jatkowski. It is dedicated to the author's brother, who emigrated to America. The first two poems are dedicated to R. Yehuda Leib Ginzburg, Rabbi of Lazdei. The collection includes fifteen poems on various topics, some referencing life in America, and others referencing R. Moshe Chaim Luzatto, Naphtali Herz Wessely, and Adam Hacohen Levinson. The book shows ex-library markings and is bound in contemporary calf-backed boards. 12mo.

A single-leaf manuscript written in Hebrew square script. The poem, penned by Dov Pick, is addressed to the Trustees of Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City. It features a striking arrangement and is dated 26th Tishrei 1814 (January 2, 1814). The manuscript shows signs of age, including marginal losses and heavy folds. Measurements: 12 x 7 inches.