Subject: Jewish periodicals

Autograph manuscript written in English (with one Hebrew word) by Isaac Leeser, listing advertisements for the June 1849 issue of *The Occident*. Advertisements include one for a Jewish boarding house in New York City with "fine spacious apartments," open until after the arrival of Philadelphia cars; Bibles bound in calf, suitable for Jewish families and schools; and a search for a Chazan for K.K. Bne Jeshurun in Cincinnati, offering a salary of $500. The manuscript notes that "none but persons fully qualified need apply, and none others will be elected." The manuscript comprises two pages in a tall, thin folio format. Dated May 1, 1849.

Volume 40, Copy 1, of Der Israelite, a German-language Jewish newspaper published by Bloch & Co. This is a sister publication to The Israelite. Published on July 5, 1894.

Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer to Isaac Leeser dated January 19, 1857, from San Francisco, California. Meyer updates Leeser on the progress of finding a rabbi for Congregation Emanu-El, mentioning applications received and the president of the congregation, Mr. L. Tichener. The letter also discusses other Jewish publications in San Francisco.

A letter written by Isaac Leeser to Charles Baland in Hartland, Wisconsin on November 29, 1851. Leeser orders several copies of *The Occident* and notes he will order more if circumstances permit. The letter is addressed to "371 Walnut Street...Editor of Occident."

A three-page letter written by Isaac Leeser to Solomon Nunes Carvalho on August 23, 1852, discussing details of local events and offering advice on handling attacks against Leeser in the *Asmonean*, a Jewish periodical. The letter highlights Leeser's involvement in religious controversies and the support he received from his friends.

A two-page letter written by Lem Hillman to Isaac Leeser on May 8, 1853, from Nashville, Tennessee. Hillman describes the activities of the small Nashville Jewish congregation, their plans for incorporation, and their use of Leeser's periodical, The Occident, for disseminating news.

Handwritten letter dated February 1, 1866, from Regensburger & Stern in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter cancels their subscription to the *Occident and American Jewish Advocate* due to the death of H. Regensburger in a steamboat explosion in October 1865. The signature of the writer is illegible.

A one-page, stampless letter written by Solomon Henry Jackson to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City on July 29, 1823. Jackson requests assistance from Tobias in collecting arrears from subscribers to his periodical, "The Jew," and in gaining new subscribers in Richmond, Virginia. The letter mentions several subscribers, including Zalma Rehine and David Judah.

Two-page letter written by Solomon Soher from Shougalo, Mississippi, on May 26, 1857, responding to a loan request from Isaac Leeser. Soher declines the request due to his age and health, and the small Jewish community in Shougalo. He also discusses his subscription to the Occident magazine.

A single-sheet letter, measuring 8 x 10 inches, penned by Solomon Weil in New York on January 8, 1854. Weil writes to Isaac Leeser, enclosing $2.00 for his publication *The Occident*, and requests several back issues to complete his volume. He also asks Leeser to publish a marriage announcement in the next issue. The letter shows slight damp staining in one corner. The letter is written in English and includes the date in both Gregorian and Hebrew calendars (Tamuz 8th 5614 AM). Weil's address is given as No. 469 Eight Avenue, between 34th & 35th Streets.

Two-page letter dated June 22, 1843, from W. B. Simmons in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Simmons discusses difficulties receiving copies of *The Occident*, the appointment of Mr. Carillon as minister, and recent Reform changes within the Jewish community. He describes a dream of meeting Leeser and being awakened by an earthquake.

Issue of the Occident and American Jewish Advocate, Volume XVIII, Number 32, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 1, 1860. This newspaper includes an advertisement by S. N. Carvalho.

Issue No. 9, Volume XI of the Detroit Jewish Chronicle, a periodical published in Detroit, Michigan on December 15, 1905. This issue contains articles of general Jewish interest and comprises 8 pages.

Printed receipt, completed in manuscript, for a one-year subscription to Isaac Leeser's "Occident." Dated January 1863. Measures 3" x 7". Shows normal aging; in excellent condition.

This is the first issue of Volume III of *The Association Bulletin*, a tri-monthly periodical published by the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) of Philadelphia in January 1883. The bulletin likely contained news, announcements, and articles of interest to the members of the YMHA.

Issue of the Occident and American Jewish Advocate newspaper, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 21, 1859. The newspaper contains numerous Jewish advertisements for various goods and services, as well as articles on topics relevant to Jewish literature and religion. It also includes announcements regarding the need for rabbis in San Francisco and a boarding school for Jewish girls.

Collection of issues of *The Sabbath Visitor*, a weekly periodical published in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1882-1886. This collection includes issues from Volume 9 (copies 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 24, 25, 31, 36, 38, 40, and 46), Volume 10 (copy 11), and Volume 13 (copy 18). The collection also contains the Max Lilienthal Memorial Edition. Published by Bloch & Co., *The Sabbath Visitor* was the first magazine for American Jewish children, founded by Rabbi Max Lilienthal in 1874 and discontinued in 1892. The masthead states that the periodical was published weekly 'in the interest of Jewish Sabbath-schools, and for the instruction and entertainment of young Israel at large.'