Subject: Mikveh Israel Congregation (Philadelphia, Pa.)

This book contains the address delivered at the funeral service of Henry Cohen on June 23, 1879. The address was originally in Hebrew and translated into English by Rev. S. Morais. Henry Cohen was the father of Mary and Katharine Cohen and president of Mikveh Israel.

Newspaper advertisement from the *Pennsylvania Packet and Daily Advertiser*, published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 30, 1790. The advertisement features Solomon Lyons, a prominent financier and member of Mikveh Israel Synagogue.

Business card of Samuel Hart, listing addresses in Philadelphia (416 South 13th St.) and New York City (307 Broadway), and indicating a possible connection to Mikveh Israel Congregation. The card mentions a 'Club House Card' and notes a family relationship ('cousin of Isaac Levy/nephew of Lewis I. Cohen'). The card is dated circa 1858 based on the archival collection's context.

This 24-page pamphlet contains the charter and by-laws of Congregation Mikveh Israel (also known as Kaal Kadosh), a prominent Jewish congregation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Published in 1824 by John Bioron, it represents the first edition of the congregation's official charter and bylaws. This document offers insights into the organizational structure, governance, and regulations of the congregation in its early years.

This eight-page pamphlet, printed by Daniel Neall in Philadelphia, presents the constitution of Congregation Mikveh Israel as reported on June 29, 1823. It is a rare document, with only three other known copies according to Singerman #0380. The pamphlet details the organizational structure, rules, and regulations of this historic Philadelphia congregation, one of the oldest in the United States.

This 1825 pamphlet from Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia contains the service used at the dedication of their new synagogue. The text is presented bilingually, with English and Hebrew versions on facing pages. The printer, S.H. Jackson, was based in New York City.

Hand-colored lithograph depicting Mahaskah, President of Mikveh Israel. Published by D. Rice & A. N. Hart in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, undated. The lithograph is part of a set of four.

Invitation to a lecture on "Jews and the Crusades" by Professor Dana Munro, followed by the presentation of a painting to the Mikveh Israel Association by Meyer Danzig in honor of Dr. Sabato Morais. Held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1902.

Broadside invitation to the laying of the cornerstone of the new Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 9, 1859. The invitation notes that the sale of the cornerstone and other honors will take place on Sunday, May 8th, at the Cherry Street Synagogue. Numerous names are listed on the invitation. The invitation is dated May 3, 1859.

This four-page letter, dated March 5, 1837, was written by Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to his uncle and confidant, Zalma Rehine, in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter details Leeser's campaign for the minister's position at Mikvah Israel Congregation. Leeser's contract was in jeopardy due to opposition from some congregants. He discusses his concerns regarding the power of the Congregational President (Parnas) over his position as Hazan. The letter is written in a small hand and fills four 8" x 10" sheets. The signature page is missing. The letter provides insight into Leeser's career and the internal dynamics of Mikvah Israel during a period of significant debate within the congregation, which occurred during the Financial Panic of 1837. In September 1837, Rev. Jacque Lyons of Surinam was considered as a candidate, but Leeser was ultimately re-elected.

This document is a receipt for lumber delivered to Mikveh Israel Synagogue in Philadelphia in 1785. The order was placed by Mikveh Israel with the Philadelphia lumber firm of Wayne & Maxfield. The receipt details significant quantities of various types of lumber, boards, and shingles—the raw materials for the expansion of the synagogue building on Cherry Alley, originally constructed in 1782. A signed note confirms delivery. Michael Gratz, Parnas of the synagogue, oversaw the transaction; Matthias Sadler served as the contractor or artificer.

Ink receipt (3 x 8 inches) issued by Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on November 2, 1853, to Philip Hanau for the rental of a seat for the years 1854-1855. The receipt includes partial Hebrew text and the signature of Hyman Gratz, Vice President.