Handwritten sermon delivered by Moses N. Nathan on May 14, 1850, at the consecration of the Nefutzot Yehudah Synagogue in New Orleans. The sermon, written in Nathan's hand just days after joining the congregation, seeks God's blessings on the new synagogue and its members. Isaac Leeser personally inscribed the date and details of the service on the manuscript. Accompanying materials include six letters from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, beginning October 1, 1851, from New Orleans where Nathan became the Hazan for K.K. Beni Israel. Also included is a photostat from The Early Jews of New Orleans (Korn) describing the temple consecration and a printout of the entire sermon. This material is from the collection of Moses N. Nathan (1807-1883).
Subject: Synagogues -- Louisiana -- New Orleans
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Letter from A. Abrams, Secretary of the Shangarai Chasset (Gates of Mercy) Congregation, to Isaac Hart, inviting him to the consecration ceremony of their new synagogue in New Orleans on April 1, 1845. The letter mentions the involvement of L. C. Levy, Maurice Hart, Joseph Simon, and M. M. Simpson in the event. This letter is significant as a rare surviving record from the early years of the first permanent Jewish house of worship in Louisiana.
A one and one-third page letter written by Daniel Wolff to Isaac Leeser from New Orleans, Louisiana on February 6, 1850. Wolff discusses the formation of a Jewish Benevolent Society in New Orleans and the appointment of Reverend M. N. Nathan as minister of the Hebrew Portuguese Congregation in New Orleans.
Two-page letter written by Henry Illowy in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 21, 1865. Illowy discusses his father's departure as rabbi in New Orleans and includes a commentary on the unsuccessful candidacy of Mr. Wechsler for the ministerial position.
Four-page letter (8 x 10 inches) penned by Isaac Hart, a Jewish community leader in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 3, 1856, to Isaac Leeser. The letter details the coordination of Jewish benevolent associations, specifically the Ladies and Gentlemans Hebrew Benevolent Associations, and their newly opened Widow and Orphans Home. Hart describes the Home's administration, school, and daily activities, highlighting its positive impact on the community. He also mentions the progress of a new synagogue on Carondolet Street and the planned summer trip to northern cities by Mr. G. Kursheedt and Rev. Guttheim. The back page includes a list of new subscribers to the *Occident*.
Three-page letter written by Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 29, 1862, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hart describes High Holiday services at the Portuguese and Polish synagogues in New Orleans and details the new Jewish burial ground. He was a successful merchant and former president of Congregation Sherith Israel.
A five-page letter dated June 28, 1865, from Joseph Jacobsohn in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details the takeover of the Congregation Schaarey Chased synagogue by German young men from the North, their establishment of a Reform temple, and the subsequent resignation of Rabbi Bernard Illowy. It provides a firsthand account of the development of the post-Civil War Reform movement in New Orleans and the conflict between Orthodox and Reform Judaism.
A printed letter from Alexander Abrams, dated March 23, 1857, announcing the sale of seats for the Hebrew Congregation of "The Dispersed of Judah" in New Orleans, Louisiana. The letter includes a handwritten note from Isaac Hart to Isaac Leeser.
Printed receipt in Hebrew and English for the rental of a seat at the Touro Synagogue in New Orleans, Louisiana. Issued by Simpson & Silva (possibly De Silva) to Charles Tobias for $12.60 covering three months rent. Dated February 1, 1853.