Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Henry, Henry A.; New York, New York, United States; 1855 January 10
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Henry, Henry A.. New York, NY, Seven page letter from Rabbi Henry A. Henry to Isaac Leeser, in which Henry accuses Leeser of a series of unfounded personal attacks. It also accuses Leeser of withholding from print valid rebuttals to his accusations
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Henry, Henry A.
Date:
1855-01-10
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Broadside; Leeser, Isaac; Goldstein, Isaac; New York, New York, United States; 1868
Description:
Acrostic broadside of the death of Isaac Leeser in English and in Hebrew, made by Isaac Goldstein. It includes a lithograph of Leeser, and was printed by J. Davis.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Goldstein, Isaac
Date:
1868
Language:
English; Hebrew
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, W. M.; New York, New York, United States; 1866 March 6
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Sollas, M. M.. Kingston, Jamacia, A letter from Moses Mendes Sollas, a wealthy merchant, lay leader, and benefactor of K. K. Shahar Ashamaim in Kingston, Jamaica, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this letter, Sollas thanks Leeser for being his spiritual teacher, since, being old men, he doubts they will ever meet again
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Sollas, W. M.
Date:
1866-03-06
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; New York, New York, United States; 1848 April 10
Subject:
Correspondence; Rabbis; Lawyers
Description:
Letter from [illegible sender] to Isaac Leeser asking that Leeser send details so that Attorney Mr. Morrison can proceed on Leeser's behalf on his litigation against Mr. Solomon; New York, NY; 371 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac
Date:
1848-04-10
Language:
English; Hebrew
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; New York, New York, United States; 1842 May 11
Subject:
Correspondence; Boarding Houses; Rabbis
Description:
Letter from J. Phillips to Reverend Isaac Leeser informing Leeser that Phillips opened a Jewish boarding house and asking Leeser to tell Rachel Pesoa (Phillips's niece) that she should respond to Phillips's letter; 492 Broome Street, between Wooster and Laurens, New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac
Date:
1842-05-11
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Block, E.; New York, New York, United States; 1849 September 5
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Block, E.. New York, NY, A detailed four page letter from E. (Eleazer) Block in New York City to Rev. Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter includes a rare description of the failed attempt to develop a "Classical School" for Jewish children in New York City. Block also discusses his family affairs
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Block, E.
Date:
1849-09-05
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Lyon, Robert; New York, New York, United States; 1850 September 17
Description:
A letter from Robert Lyon of New York City, the publisher of the Asmonean (a weekly publication in English) to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The subject of the letter is an editorial that was published in the Occident attacking Rabbi Wise and his Albany Congregation. It appears to have been attributed anonymously to Lyon's " Asmonean ." Lyon is asking Leeser to issue a statement absolving him of guilt.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Lyon, Robert
Date:
1850-09-17
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Runkel, Philip; New York, New York, United States; 1865 September 19
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Runkel, Philip. A letter from Phillip Runkel, representing a Spanish-Portuguese synagogue in New Orleans, to Isaac Leeser. He writes that he is visiting New York City and would like to interview hazans while there. The letter is written on the letterhead of Robbins, Calhoun and Co., New York City
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Runkel, Philip
Date:
1865-09-19
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Isaacs, Myer Samuel; New York, New York, United States; 1863 July 21
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Isaacs, Myer Samuel. New York, NY, Letter from Myer S. Isaacs of New York City on the letterhead of "The Jewish Messenger" to Isaac Leeser. The letter acknowledges Leeser's request to call a meeting of the "Board of Delegates."
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Isaacs, Myer Samuel
Date:
1863-07-21
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Waterman, Sigismond; New York, New York, United States; 1849 July 19
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Waterman, Sigismond. New York, NY, A letter from Dr. Sigismond Waterman, the first Jewish medical graduate from Princeton, to Isaac Leeser, criticizing Leeser for his personal attack and for how poorly he reacts to debate
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Waterman, Sigismond
Date:
1849-07-19
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Ritterband, L. M.; New York, New York, United States; 1857 December 13
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Ritterband, L. M.. New York, NY, A letter from Mrs. L. M. Ritterband in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. In this letter, Mrs. Ritterband relates the plight of her son, a skilled stone carver with a wife and six children. She asks Leeser to visit his shop when he is next in New York, and is clearly hoping that Leeser will mention his skills in the Occident
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Ritterband, L. M.
Date:
1857-12-13
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; New York, New York, United States; undated
Subject:
Correspondence; Rabbis; Religiosu communities
Description:
Letter from S. M. Isaacs to Reverend Isaac Leeser expressing regret that the article authored by Mark Jacobs of Baltimore was not included in the Occident, refusing to let his (Isaacs') sermon to be published because it would be seen as self vanity, and mentioning the well-attended services for the holiday at his Synagogue; New York, NY; 371 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac
Corporate Name:
The Occident
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; New York, New York, United States; 1865 June 23
Subject:
Correspondence; Schools; Religious communities; Rabbis
Description:
Letter from M. J. Isaacs to Reverend I. Leeser requesting religious texts, including the Commandments and Creeds on cards and the Catechism, to be sent to the Hebrew Free School Association;36 Avenue C, New York, NY
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac
Corporate Name:
Hebrew Free School Association
Date:
1865-06-23
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Bush, Isidor; New York, New York, United States; 1849 February 16
Description:
Letter from Isadore Bush (Busch) in New York City to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, in which Bush apologizes to Leeser for starting the first Jewish weekly in the United States, Israel's Herald, and explains that it will not compete with the Occident. The letter is in German with an English translation.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Bush, Isidor
Date:
1849-02-16
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Davis, M. M.; New York, New York, United States; 1866 July 9
Description:
Letter from M. M. Davis of New York City to Isaac Leeser in Phialdelphia. Davis asks for his help in finding, in the Philadelphia area, a Catholic orphan to train a young girl for domestic chores. He further inquires about Leeser's ill health.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Davis, M. M.
Date:
1866-07-09
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Wolff, S.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1851 September 7
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Wolff, S.. New York, NY, A two page letter from Isaac Leeser in New York to his friend and business associate Dr. S. Wolff in Philadelphia. The letter is a mix of detailed book business and his lecture tour
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Wolff, S.
Date:
1851-09-07
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1849 September 23
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Kohn, A.. Chicago, IL, A three page letter written by A. Kohn of Chicago, Illinois to Isaac Leeser in New York City. In this letter, Kohn expresses his concern for Judaism in America and the need for Jewish institutions such as hospitals, colleges and sabbath schools.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Kohn, A.
Date:
1849-09-23
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Raphall, Morris J.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1854 March 16
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Raphall, Morris J.. New York, NY, A two page letter from Morris J. Raphall (1798-1868), publisher of the weekly "Hebrew Review," to Isaac Leeser, concerning one of Raphall's translations that is to be published in the Occident. The letter discusses his use of the English "you" vs. the Oriental "thou", and requests a proof prior to publishing
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Raphall, Morris J.
Date:
1854-03-16
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Lilienthal, D.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1847 January 29
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Lilienthal, D. New York, NY, A letter from David Lilienthal in New York City to Isaac Leeser. The letter is written in German and notes that the sermon which he delivered in Augusta which his brother translated has been sent under a separate cover
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Lilienthal, D.
Date:
1847-01-29
Language:
English; German
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Goldsmith, Henry; New York, New York, United States; 1847 May 9
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Goldsmith, Henry. New York, NY, Letter from H. Goldsmith, a Hebrew school teacher in New York City, to Isaac Leeser, in which Goldsmith expounds his views on the English translation from the Hebrew of Gen. III.22. This letter was published in the Occident
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Goldsmith, Henry
Date:
1847-05-09
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Lilienthall, D.; New York, New York, United States; 1851 August 26
Description:
A letter from Rabbi David Lilienthal in New York City to Isaac Leeser, asking him to help find a position for Dr. Zimmerman as a teacher, as he did for Dr. Schwess in Philadelphia
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Lilienthall, D.
Date:
1851-08-26
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Periodical; Leeser, Isaac; Touro, Judah; New York, New York, United States; 1854 June 17
Subject:
Periodicals; Jewish funeral rites and ceremonies
Description:
Issue of the Christain Inquirer, Vol. VIII, No. 36, Whole No. 401 published weekly by the Unitarian Association of the State of New York with an article on the funeral of Judah Touro in Rhode Island and the eulogy by Leeser located on page 3; New York, NY
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Touro, Judah
Corporate Name:
Unitarian Association (NY)
Date:
1854-05-17
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter from Simeon N. Leo to Isaac Leeser, sending a ticket to their fundraiser at Niblos Saloon for an association to raise funds to erect an asylum for the aged and infirmed of the Jewish persuasion. He also requests a free ad in the Occident; 404 Broadway, New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Leo, Simeon N.
Date:
1864-02-08
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Pamphlet; Leeser, Isaac; United States -- New York -- New York; undated
Subject:
Advertisements; Rabbis; Pamphlets
Description:
Pamphlet from Bloch Publishing Company advertising Isaac Leeser's translation of the twenty four books of the Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament; New York, NY
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac
Corporate Name:
Bloch Publishing Company
Date:
unknown
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Ridskopf, J.; New York, New York, United States; 1860 January 10
Subject:
Broadsides (notices); Correspondence
Description:
Broadside advertising Dr. J. Ridskopf's Select Male and Female Academy or Classical English and Commercial Institute, with a letter on the verso from J. Ridskopf to Isaac Leeser, requesting a notice in the paper and asking for ad prices;New York, NY
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Ridskopf, J.
Corporate Name:
Dr. J. Ridskopf's Select Male and Female Academy
Date:
1860-01-10
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
