Subject: Synagogues--New York (N.Y.)

This document is a financial record detailing the rental of seats at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, New York. The record, dated June 8, 1842, shows the rental of one man's seat and three women's seats for a six-month period. The names Phillips, D. and Hendricks, Henry, are associated with the transaction.

Original and complete issue of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated July 3, 1869. Features an illustration of the new Jewish Synagogue (Temple Shaaray Tefila) on West Forty-Fourth Street, New York City, and a portrait of Reverend Samuel M. Isaacs, the minister. Includes an in-depth report on the synagogue and its community.

A full-page print from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, dated September 29, 1860, depicting the consecration of the "Gates of Israel" at Congregation Shearith Israel in New York City on September 12, 1860. Published in New York, New York.

This is an article from Harper's Weekly, published July 6, 1872, featuring a drawing of the Central Synagogue located at 55th and Lexington Street in New York, New York. The article is approximately one-quarter of a page in length.

Single page from Harper's Weekly, November 14, 1868, featuring a ¾ page illustration of Temple Emanu-El in New York, New York. Published in the United States.

An invitation letter, dated February 14, 1851, from Henry Goldsmith to Isaac Leeser, inviting him to attend the laying of the cornerstone of Congregation B'nai Jeshurun in New York City on February 25, 1851, at 2:00 PM.

Letter from Sigmund T. Meyer, secretary of Congregation Shaarey Tefila, to an unidentified recipient, informing them of the honor of lighting the Chanukah candle at the consecration ceremonies for the new synagogue at 243 Broadway, New York City. Dated April 27, 1869. The letter mentions that Congregation Shaarey Tefila was founded in 1845 as a breakaway from Bnai Jeshurun.

This item contains a section from the May 2, 1875, edition of the New York Herald newspaper. The excerpt focuses on a summary of Reverend S. M. Isaacs' sermon delivered at a 44th Street Synagogue in New York City. The page also features numerous Jewish advertisements.

Article from the New-York Observer, dated December 23, 1848, covering Mordecai Manuel Noah's address at a Hebrew Synagogue. Noah discusses his reasons for establishing a homeland for Jews in the United States. The article transitions into a Christian sermon.

A signed petition from Congregation B'nai Jeshurun of New York City, dated May 1, 1850, requesting permission to sell their property on Elm Street. The petition cites nuisances from nearby machine shops, the relocation of congregants uptown, the building's disrepair, and a favorable offer of $18,000. The congregation aimed to use the sale proceeds to pay off a $7,000 mortgage and construct a new synagogue uptown.

Printed and handwritten receipt issued by Congregation Shearith Israel to Charles Tobias for donations received during the third and fourth quarters of 1841. The receipt is signed by D. Phillips Cohn. It measures 7.5" x 2.5".

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".

Printed and handwritten receipt from Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, New York, to Charles Tobias for donations received during the first and second quarters of 1841. The receipt is signed by D. Phillips Cohn. Measures 7.75" x 3.25".

Printed receipt issued by Congregation Shearith Israel in New York, New York on June 8, 1841, to Henry Tobias for seat rental. The receipt indicates payment for six months and is signed by D. Phillips Cohn. The receipt measures 7.5" x 2.75".

Stereoscopic view card depicting a synagogue located on 5th Avenue in New York City. The photograph is dated circa 1885.

Stereoscopic photograph of Temple Emanu-El located at Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street in New York City, New York. Circa 1870s. The stereoview is mounted on a slightly curved mount board. A paper label on the back identifies the view as part of a series titled "Public Buildings in New York City and Vicinity" and attributes the photograph to E. & H. T. Anthony & Co. Light surface soiling is present.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting Temple Emanu-El in New York, New York. The photograph, likely a stereo card, shows exterior views of the synagogue. It was taken circa 1880.

Stereoscopic view card depicting a synagogue on 5th Avenue in New York, New York. Part of a series on "American Scenery." The card bears the stamp of Millett & Farrar on the back. Circa 1885.

Issue of The New York Mirror, and Ladies' Literary Gazette newspaper published in New York, New York on September 26, 1829. This issue contains a steel engraving of the Elm Street Synagogue and a three-inch article about its construction and use by German and Polish Jews beginning in the summer of 1826. This may be the earliest known image of the second congregation in New York City.

Complete run of the *Universal Magazine*, November 1776. This issue features a finely engraved map of New York City, closely based on Bernard Ratzer's 1776 map, but with updates reflecting the ongoing Revolutionary War. The map includes street names, buildings, wharves, ferries, fortifications, and notes on recent military actions. Notably, it marks the location of the "Jew's House," providing early documentation of a synagogue in New York City.