Subject: Synagogue music

This book, published in Braunschweig in 1845 by Friedrich Vieweg und Sohn, is a collection of synagogue songs compiled by Hirsch Goldberg. It features pieces for solo and small choir in two parts. The work is notable for its role in modernizing synagogue music, particularly within the Reform movement. The collection was intended for use in the synagogue in Braunschweig. The book's significance is further enhanced by its connection to Salomon Freudenthal, credited with writing "En Kelohenu," who contributed to this volume. This book was acquired for comparison with early Reform hymns used in America.

Published in Cincinnati, Ohio by Bloch in 1885, *Kol Zimroh* is a hymn book intended for use in temples and Sabbath schools, adaptable for choirs and congregational singing. The book includes traditional melodies and others composed or arranged by Morris Goldstein. It features settings for cantor, unison, four-part chorus, and organ, with English lyrics. This hymnal reflects the late 19th-century movement to revitalize synagogue music, emphasizing Jewish tradition while engaging contemporary musical practices.

This 174-page manuscript partitur contains transliterated Hebrew music for a temple choir. The book is hand-written and bound, with the front cover embossed with the word "Partitur." While the exact date is unclear, the manuscript's style suggests a composition between 1860 and 1899, with a possible creation date of 1855 according to the donor's notes. The music includes a mixture of Hebrew, German, Italian, and French text, indicating a diverse cultural influence on the liturgical music.