Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Labatt, D. C.; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1847 May 28
Subject:
Correspondence; Jewish merchants
Description:
Letter from David Cohen Labatt to Isaac Leeser, regarding business matters including that he cannot find a representative to sell The Occident in New Orleans; New Orleans, LA
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Labatt, D. C.
Corporate Name:
Occident
Date:
1847-05-28
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Labatt, H.; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1852 October 27
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Labatt, H.. New Orleans, LA, A letter from H. Labatt of New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Labatt writes of his concerns of anti-Semitic slurs against two Louisiana elected officials, J.P. Benjamin, a Whig senator elect, and E.W. Moise, a Democrat ex-speaker of the house
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Labatt, H.
Date:
1852-10-27
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1854 March 10
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Hart, Isaac. New Orleans, LA, Letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in which Hart describes the success of the Jewish Benevolent Society's ball, and discusses business about books
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac
Date:
1854-03-10
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Carvahlo, David; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1866 April 19
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Carvahlo, David. New Orleans, LA, An early Reconstruction era letter from D. Carvalho (1848-1925) in New Orleans to Rev. Isaac Leeser. Carvalho wrote a somewhat angry business letter about books
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Carvahlo, David
Date:
1866-04-19
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Illowy, Henry; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1865 October 24
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Illowy, Henry. New Orleans, LA, Five page letter from Henry Illowy, the son of Rabbi Henry Illowy, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter strongly rebukes Leeser for his attacks on his father, and criticizes Leeser for playing the middleground between the Reformers and supporting Rabbis who move toward the Reform
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Illowy, Henry
Date:
1865-10-24
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Wolff, Daniel; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1850 February 6
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Wolff, Daniel. New Orleans, LA, Letter from Daniel Wolff in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser, relating the news of the formation of a Jewish Benevolent Society in New Orleans. He then speaks of Rev. M.N. Nathan of Jamaica being engaged as minister of the Hebrew Portuguese Cong. in New Orleans at $2,500/year
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Wolff, Daniel
Date:
1850-02-06
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, M.; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1849 November 9
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Kursheedt, M.. New Orleans, LA, A one page letter from Rabbi M. Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser, submitting the list of newly elected officers and trustees of Sharmari Hafsed. In a separate letter on the same page he notes that Leeser had recommend Rev. H. A. Henry, but they have recently learned that he had taken a position in Cincinnati
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, M.
Date:
1849-11-09
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1865 June 28
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Illowy, Bernard. New Orleans, LA, Five page letter from Joseph Jacobsohn in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter contains a detailed account as to how the German young men from the North took over his Orthodox synagogue and turned it into a Reform synagogue. The letter also relates the general decline of Judaism in New Orleans before Rabbi Bernard Illowy and how in his four year tenure, he turned it around
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Illowy, Bernard; Jacobsohn, Joseph
Date:
1865-06-28
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Wolff, Daniel; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1849 October 28
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Wolff, Daniel. New Orleans, LA, Letter from Daniel Wolff in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser, annoucing the formation of the Hebrew Benevolent Society in New Orleans
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Wolff, Daniel
Date:
1849-10-28
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, Gershom; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1853 December 3
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Kursheedt, Gershom. New Orleans, LA, A three page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. In this letter, Kursheedt chides Leeser for attacking his friends, and writes his point by point objections to Dr. Wise's Reform elements
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, Gershom
Date:
1853-12-03
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Illoway, Henry; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1865 August 21
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Illoway, Henry. New Orleans, LA, Letter from Henry Illoway in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, informing him that his father has stepped down as the Rabbi in New Orleans, and asking that a glowing commentary on his father's success in New Orleans be published. He attaches one that was prepared by a young friend
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Illoway, Henry
Date:
1865-08-21
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1856 November 26
Description:
Highly personal letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in which Hart responds to a long letter from Leeser, in which Leeser complains of Isaac Wise's Reform activity and competition from other Jewish publications. Hart expresses sympathy that Leeser is not appreciated for all he has done for America's Jews and he suggests changes to Leeser's publication.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac
Date:
1856-11-26
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, Gershom; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1853 May 3
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Kursheedt, Gershom. New Orleans, LA, A four page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The first part of the letter is a unique insight as to how Kursheedt "handles" Judah Touro when asking for funds and Touro's expected reaction. The second is a surprising discussion on the Jews in China. The remainder is Kursheedt's concern as to his personal lack of funds to further help Jews and then his observations on the local scene with the Reform
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, Gershom
Date:
1853-05-03
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac; Abrams, Alexander; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1857 March 23
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Hart, Isaac. New Orleans, LA, Printed letter from the Hewbrew Congregation of "The Dispersed of Judah" written by Alexander Abrams, giving notice that seats for the year are now on sale with prices. Inside is a hand written note from Isaac Hart to Isaac Leeser
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac; Abrams, Alexander
Date:
1857-03-23
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, Gershom; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1854 April 5
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Kursheedt, Gershom. New Orleans, LA, A four page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. In the letter, Kursheedt outlines his secretive plans to have Judah Touro's remains brought back to Newport, Rhode Island for burial. This letter goes into great detail regarding the funeral, including the required length and style of the speakers as well as the prohibition of a public procession in New York City. It also speaks about funds that should go to Leeser's proposed Educational Society ($20,000) but will not be forth coming unless Leeser takes legal action
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, Gershom
Date:
1854-04-05
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1862 September 29
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Hart, Isaac. New Orleans, LA, Letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter is a first hand observation of High Holiday services at both the Portuguese and Polish synagogues, and includes a description of the new burial ground
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac
Date:
1862-09-29
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.; Kursheedt, Gershom; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1850 October 1
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Nathan, Moses N.. New Orleans, LA, A three page letter, written by Rabbi Moses N. Nathan and Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser. In this letter they have forwarded for K.K. Beni Israel's contract with Rabbi Nathan. Then, Rabbi Nathan expresses the "city's " indignation at the treatment of Leeser by Mikveh Israel and he gives him advice. Lastly, Kursheedt, while verifying that the contract is correct, expresses his views of Leeser's departure from Mikveh Israel
Cover letter from Mendes Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser enclosing $3000 willed to Leeser by Judah Touro to disperse charitably as Leeser saw fit; New Orleans, LA; Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Kursheedt, Mendes; Touro, Judah
Date:
1854-05-01
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Labatt, Henry Jacob; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1850 December 28
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Labatt, Henry Jacob. New Orleans, LA, A letter from Henry Jacob Labatt (1832-1900) of New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Labatt writes of his concerns of anti-Semitic slurs against two Louisiana elected officials, J.P. Benjamin, a Whig senator elect, and E.W. Moise, a Democrat ex-speaker of the house
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Labatt, Henry Jacob
Date:
1850-12-28
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1849 October 14
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Hart, Isaac. New Orleans, LA, Letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter deals with Shanarai-Chasset's seach for a new Rabbi. It ends with negative comments on the portuguese Congregation and their criticisms of Leeser's new Bible
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac
Date:
1849-10-14
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1853 January 9
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Nathan, Moses N.. New Orleans, LA, A four page letter written by Rev. Moses N. Nathan from New Orleans, Louisiana to Rev. Isaac Lesser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is an historically important account of the difficulties mid-19th century Orthodox Rabbi's were having in the American Congregations that were in a state of flux between traditional and reform thought. He tells Lesser that he is leaving his position at "The Dispersed of Judah"
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Nathan, Moses N.
Date:
1853-01-09
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Sampson, Emanuel; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1847 July 19
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Sampson, Emanuel. Philadelphia, PA, A letter from Emanuel Sampson to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. In this letter, he asks that an act of kindness he received from Joseph Andrews, who offered a burial plot in Memphis, Tennessee to Sampson's child at no cost, be reported in the Occident
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Sampson, Emanuel
Date:
1847-07-19
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; New Orleans, Louisiana, United States; 1848 August 1
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Labatt, Henry Jacob. New Orleans, LA, A letter from Henry Jacob Labatt (1832-1900) of New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia regarding book business. It includes a book request from Judah Touro
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Labatt, Henry Jacob
Date:
1848-08-01
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1853 April 11
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Hart, Isaac. New Orleans, LA, Letter from Isaac Hart in New Orleans, Louisiana to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in which he outlines the election of new trustees for Shanarai-Chasset. He also references the first jew in Arkansas, Mr. Block
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Isaac
Date:
1853-04-11
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
