Subject: Jewish sermons

This book contains eighteen sermons on aspects of Judaism, delivered by Claude G. Montefiore. Montefiore was a prominent Anglo-Jewish scholar, and his work played a significant role in the founding of the Liberal Jewish Union of England in 1902. The sermons likely cover various themes and interpretations of Jewish law, tradition, and practice, reflecting Montefiore's scholarly approach and liberal perspective. Published around 1895.

First edition of *L'Veit Ya'akov*, a collection of sermons by Rabbi Jacob Joseph (1841-1902), the first and only Grand Rabbi of New York City and America. This volume contains sermons on the weekly Torah portions, special Shabbats, and other occasions. The book includes a handwritten dedication by Rabbi Jacob Joseph to Rabbi Eliezer Zalman Grievsky, author of *Ginat Egoz*, and commentary by Rabbi Chaim Ozer Grodzinsky. Published in Vilna in 1888.

Four-page letter written by A. Englander of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia on October 20, 1860. The letter details Dr. Elkan Cohn's inaugural sermons, discusses internal congregational debates, notes the growth of Jewish communities in California, and includes a postscript mentioning Isaac Wise. The letter provides valuable insight into the early history of Congregation Emanu-El and the development of Reform Judaism in San Francisco.

This book contains three sermons by Rabbi Isaac S. Moses: "The True Self," "Man and Humanity," and "Right Opportunities." Published in Milwaukee in 1886 by Congregation Emanu-El, this first edition is printed in English with the second sermon also appearing in German. The sermons explore themes of self-discovery, humanity's potential, and the importance of seizing opportunities. Rabbi Moses, a prominent Reform rabbi, served congregations in Quincy, Illinois; Milwaukee; and Chicago before leading Central Synagogue in New York. He was a founding member of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and played a significant role in developing Reform Jewish liturgy.

This is a printed sermon delivered by Rabbi Jacob Lopes da Fonseca at Congregation Mikveh Israel in Curaçao in 1780. The sermon, in Portuguese and Hebrew, was given in honor of David Morales. Jacob Lopes da Fonseca (1736-1815) was the first rabbi born in the Americas, having studied at the Eits Haim Seminary in Amsterdam before returning to Curaçao in 1764 to serve as chief rabbi for 52 years.

This book contains two sermons delivered by Rabbi Isaac Moses in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "The Inner Light" was delivered on New Year's Eve, 5644 (October 1st, 1883), and "Shams and Realities" on the eve of Yom Kippur (October 10th, 1883). The sermons were published in Milwaukee in 1883 and comprise 16 pages.

Two copies of "The Old Testament and Its Ethical Teaching," Papers for the Jewish People, No. XV. One copy is signed by P. Abrahams. Published in 1917.

This book contains four sermons delivered by Rabbi Isaac S. Moses of Kehilath Anshe Mayriv for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Published in 1895, the sermons explore various aspects of Jewish faith and practice.

This book contains a collection of sermons delivered at the services of the Jewish Religious Union. The sermons were largely influenced by Claude G. Montefiore, whose efforts led to the founding of the Liberal Jewish Union of England in 1902. The book was published in 1927 and includes sermons by Rabbi S. B. Freehof of Pittsburgh, PA.

This is the first American edition of Gotthold Salomon's "Twelve Sermons," originally published in London in 1839. Translated from the German by Anna Maria Goldsmid, this edition was published in Charleston, South Carolina by Levin & Tavel in 1841. It includes a new preface emphasizing America's religious freedom and its refuge for Jews, possibly written by Isaac Leeser, and features two pages of advertisements for Leeser's works. The book is significant for its connection to the early development of Reform Judaism in America.

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.