Synagogue seat certificate documenting Moses Aaron Dropsie's lifetime ownership of Seat 222 in Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia. Dated November 4, 1862. Signed by A. Hart (Parness), Edward Weil (Secretary), and M. Cohen (Gaby).
Subject: Seating (Synagogues)
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Printed broadside advertising the annual sale of seats in Congregation Mikveh Israel synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated 1881, it includes details on pricing for various seat classes (upstairs and downstairs), annual fees for members and renters, and rules for seat renters. The broadside also notes that unpurchased seats will be auctioned on September 11, 1881. Extracts from the Board of Directors' meeting minutes of March and June 1881 are included.
A one and a half page letter dated June 8, 1852, from Lewis Abraham in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Abraham inquires about various synagogue practices in the United States concerning seating charges and ownership, noting the 'thoughtless management' of Jewish legislation on the continent. He mentions forming a committee to consider policy in Cincinnati and plans to contact other religious leaders and laity.
Receipt issued by Hyman Gratz, Gabay of Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Isaac L. Arnold for six dollars, for seat number 119, dated November 6, 1850. The receipt is written in English.
Printed and handwritten receipt issued by Congregation Shearith Israel to Charles Tobias on June 8, 1841, for payment of six months' rent for seat #13. The receipt is signed by D. Phillips Cohn. The receipt measures 7.75" x 3.25".