Subject: Jewish literature

This is an 1866 reprint of L.H. Frank's 1851 textbook, "A Class Book for Jewish Youth of Both Sexes." The book was designed as an educational resource for Jewish children. This particular copy shows ownership marks indicating it was owned by Dagmar Cohen and acquired on May 4, 1904.

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.

This book, a first edition, presents biographical sketches of prominent Jewish rabbis. It includes excerpts and translations of their commentaries, offering insights into their lives and scholarship. The text is primarily in English, with interspersed Hebrew sections. Published in 1847.

This calling card belonged to Simon Adler Stern, described as "the foremost authority among American Jews of his day on literature and music." The front of the card features a simple, elegant design. The text on the card reads "Congratulations" in what appears to be Stern's own handwriting. The image is a high-quality scan, showing fine details of the script and card's texture. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record which shows the same card but with different lighting and from another angle.

Envelope addressed to the Union School Library in Gloversville, New York, from the Jewish Publication Society of America in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated January 21, 1894. The envelope features the Society's address printed on it.

This book contains the text of *Hadad: A Dramatic Poem*, a play written by James Abraham Hillhouse. The play is based on the court of King David and is considered possibly the first American play published with a Jewish theme. Published circa 1825.

First edition of *Home Scenes and Heart Studies*, published by Appleton in New York City in 1853. The first flyleaf contains an advertisement by A. Hart (late Cary & Hart) for a composite book to be compiled by Sarah Aguilar, the author's mother. Grace Aguilar died at age 31, and most of her works were published posthumously.

This book, published in 1897 by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPSA), contains a collection of stories and legends from the Jewish community in Russia. A bookplate indicates that it belonged to Rabbi Leonard Levy of Rodeph Shalom Temple in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

This book, published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPSA) around 1898, offers a comprehensive overview of Jewish life during the Middle Ages. The book's content delves into various aspects of Jewish society, culture, and religious practices during this historical period. Specific details regarding the book's exact content and scope are limited without further examination of the volume itself.

A two-page letter written by Isaac Leeser in New York City to S. Wolff in Philadelphia on September 7, 1851. Leeser discusses his book business and lecture tour, including a cancelled booking in Syracuse and his plans to travel to Boston and other cities.

Three-page letter written by Isaac Strouse to Isaac Leeser on December 23, 1852, from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Strouse discusses his recently written book, a translation and interpretation of D. Ottensoser's work on Josephus, and requests Leeser's review and mention in *The Occident*. The letter also includes a list of approximately 40 previous issues of *The Occident* that Strouse wishes to purchase.

A two and a half page letter written on a small note sheet with an envelope. The author, whose name is illegible, requests Isaac Leeser to consider publishing a paper in *The Occident*. The letter is dated March 20, 1852, and mentions a mutual acquaintance, Mrs. Josephs. The handwriting is described as poor.

Letterhead from the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPSA) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated August 13, 1896. The letter, written by Henrietta Szold, is addressed to Mayer Sulzberger and concerns JPSA business.

This book, published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS) around 1895, contains readings and recitations suitable for Jewish homes and schools. It likely includes a variety of literary selections, poems, and possibly prayers or traditional texts adapted for educational use within Jewish households and classrooms.

Second edition of "The Book of Jasher", translated from the original Hebrew into English. Published in New York by W. Reid Gould in 1840. This edition includes a four-page "Advertisement to the Second Edition" containing promotional blurbs from Isaac Nordheimer, H. V. Nathan (Minister of the English and German Synagogue, Kingston, Jamaica), Samuel H. Turner, and George Bush, along with favorable reviews from eleven American periodicals. The book's translation is attributed to Moses Samuel of Liverpool, though his name does not appear on the first edition published in 1840 by Mordecai Manuel Noah and A. S. Gould. The book's significance extends to Rosicrucians and Masons, and it gained prominence among Latter-Day Saints after Joseph Smith acquired a copy. The volume measures 155 x 234 cm (6 x 9 1/8 inches). The book contains some Hebrew words and phrases, and exhibits some foxing.

Pamphlet of Richard Cumberland's play, *The Jew: A Comedy*, first performed in England in 1794. This is the first American edition, published circa 1795. The play is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of Sheva, a wealthy Jewish moneylender, as the hero, a rarity in English theatre at the time. The play's success in Great Britain, America, Germany, and Paris is discussed, along with Cumberland's later disappointment at the lack of financial gratitude from the Jewish community. The pamphlet also touches on the play's popularity and its relationship to Shakespeare's *The Merchant of Venice*.

This book, published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS) in 5605 (1845), contains a selection of Hebrew tales translated from the writings of ancient Hebrew sages. The book received an Award of Merit in 1883, presented to Robert Sichel. This particular copy belonged to Rosella Ehrlich of the Philadelphia Hebrew Sunday School.

This volume contains ten issues of *The Occident and American Jewish Advocate*, a monthly periodical edited by Isaac Leeser. The issues included are Volume VIII, numbers 6 (Elul 5610, September 1850) and 9 (Kislev 5611, December 1850), and Volume IX, numbers 5 (Ab 5611, August 1851) and 8 (Marcheshvan 5612, November 1851), and others. The periodical focused on Jewish literature and religion.

This collection contains five issues of *The Occident*, a 19th-century American Jewish monthly magazine edited by Isaac Leeser. The issues included are June-July 1855, January 1856, February 1856, May 1867, and September 1867. Each issue is in its original wrappers.

Two copies of a work titled "The English Jew and His Religion", likely published around 1918, based on the date provided. The item includes authorship by Claude G. Montefiore and Basil L. Q. Henriques. The physical location is noted as Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 5, Folder 2.