Subject: Study and teaching

This is the first edition of Samuel Pike's Hebrew lexicon, designed for English speakers. Published in 1802 by William Hilliard for the University (likely Cambridge), each page features a notched tab and handwritten Hebrew index, suggesting a practical tool for language learning or scriptural study.

This is the third edition of Moses Stuart's Hebrew Chrestomathy, a textbook designed to introduce students to the study of the Hebrew language. Published in 1838, this book likely contains selections of Hebrew texts with accompanying grammatical explanations and exercises, serving as a foundational resource for Hebrew language learning.

This is the first edition of the first Hebrew grammar written by an American-born scholar, published in 1803. This book is significant for its contribution to the study of Hebrew language and linguistics in the United States.

This is the first edition of the first Hebrew grammar written by an American-born scholar, published in 1803. This work is notable for its innovative approach to teaching Hebrew without the use of vowel points, a significant contribution to Hebrew language pedagogy.

This is a book containing a Hebrew grammar, notable for omitting vowel points. It represents a second edition of an earlier work by an American-born scholar, John Smith. The book aims to teach Hebrew grammar without the use of vowel points, a method that could be particularly useful for those learning the language. Published in 1810.

This book, published in 1802 in New York by Judah, N., is the third part of Noah Webster Jr.'s "A Grammatical Institute of the English Language." It contains lessons designed to improve the reading and speaking skills of youth, including rules of elocution and guidance on expressing emotions. The book aims to refine the minds and tastes of young learners.

This book provides a simplified introduction to learning Hebrew, omitting the traditional vowel points. Published circa 1812, it likely aimed to make Hebrew accessible to beginners without prior knowledge of the complex vowel system. The book's design and content would reflect the pedagogical approaches prevalent at the time.

This is the first edition of Samuel Sewall's Hebrew grammar, published in Boston in 1763 by R. and S. Draper. Based on the works of Israel Lyons and Richard Grey, it includes a praxis from sacred classics and a sketch of Hebrew poetry as retrieved by Bishop Hare. This book is one of only two Hebrew grammars printed in the Americas before the 19th century and is considered an important companion to Judah Monis's lexicon (1753). The book is dedicated to the President and Fellows of Harvard College, reflecting the importance of Hebrew studies in colonial American education.

This 12-page book, published in New York by Thalmessinger & Cahn in 1867, makes an appeal for the establishment of the American Hebrew College in New York City. Affiliated with Congregation Emanu-El, the proposed college aimed to provide higher Jewish education. The text is presented in both English and German, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the Jewish community at the time. This publication represents a significant effort to create a Jewish college in New York City, occurring in the context of the concurrent founding of Maimonides College in Philadelphia.

This is the first edition of "Biblical History for Israelite Schools," published in 1874 by Thalmessinger & Mendham, located at 387 & 389 Broadway. The book was authored by Dr. S. Adler and Emanuel Hecht and intended as a textbook for Jewish schools.

This book, published in 1909, contains two distinct parts bound together. The first section, "Children's Services Arranged for Each Week of the Month," provides liturgical materials for children's religious services throughout the year. The second section, "A Brief Manual Regarding Jewish Faith and Life," offers a concise overview of Jewish beliefs and practices. Both sections were authored by Rabbi Rudolph Grossman, and the book was likely used as a resource in a religious school setting, as indicated by the cover inscription, "Religious School Temple Rodeph Shalom."

This book, published in Detroit in 1868, is a catechism designed to teach the basics of Judaism to children. Written in a question-and-answer format for ease of use by both students and teachers, it is considered possibly the first American-authored confirmand's guide, as others were translations from German. Rabbi Elias Eppstein, minister of Congregation Beth El in Detroit, authored the work, aiming for clarity and simplicity suitable for young learners. The book includes text in English, with some Hebrew and German.

This pamphlet contains the constitution and by-laws of the United Hebrew Beneficent Society of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as of March 1, 1861. Founded in 1822, the Society aimed to provide relief to the poor and sick within the Jewish community, including procuring medical attendance, medicine, and burial services. The Society also worked to apprentice poor children to trades and promoted Hebrew education. This particular copy belonged to Reverend Isaac Leeser, with his signature on the cover and the "Leeser Library, Hebrew Education Society" stamp on the title page. The pamphlet includes a complete roster of officers and members.

First edition of Francis J. Grund's textbook on natural philosophy, published in Boston by Carter & Hender in 1832. This 12mo volume features contemporary full sheep binding, gilt title on a morocco spine label, text illustrations, and early ownership signatures, including that of American artist Bernarda Bryson Shahn. The book includes practical exercises suitable for school use.

This book, published in 1882 by Bloch Publishing & Printing, is an adaptation and expansion of a German work by Dr. David Leimdörfer. It provides a summary of post-biblical Jewish history designed for use in Jewish-American Sabbath schools. This particular copy was owned by L. Leopold, as indicated by his signature.

This is the third, improved edition of Louis Naumburg's elementary Hebrew reading textbook, published in Philadelphia in 1869. Naumburg, a cantor with a distinguished family history in the profession, served congregations in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. This edition is notable for being the earliest recorded in OCLC, with only two other copies known to exist worldwide. It was printed by the Christian-Pa. German printing house of Schafer & Kordi.

This book, published in 1824, details Thomas Hallworth's method for learning and teaching history, with a specific application to the history of the Jews and the Ten Tribes as described in the Bible. The book includes historical and chronological knowledge extensively applied to sacred history. This particular copy belonged to Daniel Gilbert Fowler Fanshaw and later his sister, Elizabeth Ann Fanshaw, children of New York book seller and publisher Daniel Fanshaw. Their signatures and the date April 17, 1824 are present in the book.

This book is a Hebrew grammar, primarily compiled from the works of Israel Lyons, a Hebrew teacher at the University of Cambridge. This is a second edition, following the original Boston edition of 1763. The Cambridge edition was published in 1806.

This book is the first English edition of a textbook on Jewish religious instruction for children. Translated from the German of J. Joholson by Isaac Leeser, it was published in Philadelphia in 1830. Leeser, then reader of the Portuguese Congregation Mikveh Israel, self-published the work after failing to find a local publisher. The book is dedicated to Leeser's uncle, Zalma Rehnie, of Richmond, Virginia.

This pamphlet is a reprint of an article from the American Jewish Historical Society (AJHS) publication, number 22, published in 1914. The article focuses on the life and work of Judah Monis, the first instructor of Hebrew at Harvard University. The author, Lee M. Friedman, meticulously details Monis's biography, exploring his intellectual contributions, religious background, and his unique position in early American higher education. This reprint likely served to disseminate information about Monis's significant role in the history of both Jewish life in America and the evolution of academic studies in the United States.

This book is Part III of Katzenberg's Biblical History for Home and School, covering the period from the death of Moses to the last of the Judges. Published by Bloch Publishing Company, likely around 1913, it is part of a larger series designed for home and school use. This particular copy shows ownership markings, indicating previous use.

This book is Part V of Katzenberg's Biblical History for Home and School, focusing on the period of the Divided Kingdom in Jewish history. Published by the Bloch Publishing Company, circa 1914, it is likely a children's or educational text aimed at teaching biblical history within a home or school setting. The book's specific content and pedagogical approach are not fully evident from the available metadata but are indicated by the title.

This 11-page pamphlet, dated December 14, 1838, and supplemented by three fold-out pages of building plans, presents Charles Lewis Fleischmann's proposal for a National School of Agriculture. Fleischmann, an agricultural expert trained in Germany, outlines his vision for this institution. While his religious affiliation is not explicitly stated and requires further research, the document is a significant contribution to the history of agricultural education in the United States.

This 1867 textbook, *Rudimenta linguae hebraicae scholis et domesticae disciplinae brevissime accomodata... Recusa ad usum Seminarii Mexicani*, by Christian Herman Vosen, is a concise Hebrew language instruction manual adapted for use in Mexican seminaries. The book includes verb conjugations, practice exercises, and a Hebrew word index. The text is primarily in Latin, with interspersed Hebrew. The book measures 22x16 cm and is bound in a later three-quarter sheep and cloth. An ink ownership inscription is present on the original wrapper.

This 26-page Hebrew primer, published in San Francisco in 1887, was authored by Aron Joseph Messing for use in the Hebrew Free School of San Francisco. The book is bound in its original boards. It represents one of several Sabbath school textbooks written by Messing, highlighting his contributions to Jewish education in the late 19th century.

This pamphlet contains two lectures on Judaism delivered by J.R. Brandon in May 1879 before the Young Men's Hebrew Association (YMHA) in San Francisco. Published by M. Weiss in 1881, the lectures address common misconceptions and critiques of Judaism, offering a rebuttal and clarification of Jewish beliefs and practices. The pamphlet is a first edition, originally bound in printed wrappers.

This book, published in 1850 in New York City by J. M. Jackson, is a two-part Hebrew language textbook based on Ollendorff's method. It was printed at the first Hebrew publishing house in New York City, founded by Solomon Jackson. The author, G. M. Cohen, was a prominent cantor and educator, known for introducing modern pedagogical techniques into Hebrew education and establishing the first permanent synagogue choir in America. The text emphasizes a practical approach to learning Hebrew.

This chapbook, intended for Sabbath schools, recounts the history of the Jewish people from the Babylonian captivity to the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. It aims to connect Old and New Testament history, providing context and illumination for understanding the New Testament narratives. Published circa 1845, this book offers a concise overview of Jewish history for a younger audience.