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.
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A three-page letter written by Samuel Hart to Isaac Leeser in Charleston, South Carolina on December 21, 1847. The letter discusses the upcoming marriage of Miss Tobias and Mr. Minnis of Savannah, Georgia, and raises questions about Mr. Minnis's circumcision status and its implications for the marriage. The letter also reflects Hart's views as a leader in the secession from Beth Elohim Synagogue and President of Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim of Charleston.
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.
Silver ewer presented to Rabbi Samuel Adler on May 25, 1860, in gratitude from Temple Emanuel, New York. The ewer features an eagle on the reverse side and Hebrew inscriptions. Manufactured by Gale and Will, NYC.