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
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
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)
Proof sheet; Leeser, Isaac; Reggio, Isaac Samuel; The Occident; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1847
Description:
Leeser, Isaac. Philadelphia, PA, Printer's proof sheet of a Hebrew Commentary to be published in the Occident. Includes a proof type footnote by Leeser, where he identifies the Italian author of the Commentary as Isaac Samuel Reggio
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Reggio, Isaac Samuel
Corporate Name:
The Occident
Date:
1847
Language:
Hebrew; 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; Harvey, J.; Charleston, South Carolina, United States; 1854 April 21
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Harvey, J.. Charleston, SC, Letter from J. Harvey to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. He requests that Leeser publish his editorial which is in the body of the letter. In his proposed editorial, while opposed to the general Reform Movement, he speaks well of certain aspects at Kal Kadosh Beth Elohim, while criticizing others with a particular view on the role of women in a Sunday school
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Harvey, J.
Date:
1854-04-21
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; Shway, Henry; Alexandria, Virginia, United States; 1859 September 4
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Shway, Henry. Alexandria, VA, A letter from Henry Shway, the first secretary of the Beth El Hebrew congregation in Alexandria, Virginia, to Isaac Leeser, asking Leeser to note in his paper the formation of a congregation for the holidays
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Shway, Henry
Date:
1859-09-04
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Wise, Isaac Mayer; Albany, New York, United States; 1850 September 20
Description:
A two and a half page letter from Isaac Wise in Albany, New York to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is the most important letter on the firsthand account of the "Congregation Beth-El of Albany Affair". (In 1850, a fistfight between Wise and the synagogue's president caused a split in the Albany community, and the consequent formation of a new congregation, the Anshe Emeth). Here Rabbi Isaac Wise writes in detail of the arguments at the Beth-El meeting in which he was discharged as Rabbi for leading the congregation toward a more liberal path. The letter mentions that a fight broke out, and the sheriff was called and he locked the building. Rabbi Isaac Wise identifies Louis Spanier as the instigator of the whole affair.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Wise, Isaac Mayer
Date:
1850-09-20
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Reinah, Judah; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1835 August 7
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Rehine, Zalma. Baltimore, MD, A highly personal and well written letter from Rehine in Baltimore to Isaac Leeser. In it she complains of having few customers and little money, and asks Lesser for some financial help
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Reinah, Judah
Date:
1835-08-07
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Pamphlet; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, A.; American Jewish Publication Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1845 November 30
Description:
Constitution and bylaws of the American Jewish Publication Society, adopted in Philadelphia on November 30th, 1845. The text of this pamphlet is in English with the original wrappers, printed by C. Sherman
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, A.
Corporate Name:
American Jewish Publication Society
Date:
1845-11-30
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Samuel; Charleston, South Carolina, United States; 1847 December 21
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Hart, Samuel. Charleston, SC, Letter from Samuel Hart in Charleston, South Carolina to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Part of the letter deals with the upcoming marriage of Miss Tobias and Mr. Minnis of Savannah, Georgia
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Samuel
Date:
1847-12-21
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; 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)
Prospective of the Jews' Hospital Proposed to be Erected at Jerusalem. Produced by Vincent Brooks, King Street, London. Chromolithograph depicting the propsosed hospital sent by Sir Moses Montefiore and Rabbi Kirsheedt to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Accompanying the chromolithograph is a Plan of the Jews' Hospital Proposed to be Erected at Jerusalem. Formerly owned by Max Whiteman and published by him in part in 1976.
Personal Name:
Montefiore, Moses; Leeser, Isaac
Date:
1856
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Slutsky, Louis; Buffalo, New York, United States; 1853
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Slutsky, Louis. Buffalo, NY, A letter from Louis Slutsky in Buffalo, New York to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, informing him that he can do translations and is looking for a job
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Slutsky, Louis
Date:
1853
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Judah, David; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; 1829 June 25
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Judah, David. Baltimore, MD, A letter written by David Judah from Richmond, Virginia to a young Isaac Leeser in Baltimore, Maryland. In this letter, Judah expresses his reservations and gives suggestions on the draft of Leeser's first book "Instructions in the Mosaic Religion"
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Judah, David
Date:
1829-05-25
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Broadside; Leeser, Isaac; American Jewish Publication Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1845 December 10
Description:
Leeser, Isaac. Philadelphia, PA, Circular broadside announcing the formation of the American Jewish Publication Society, issued by Isaac Leeser as the corresponding secretary
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac
Corporate Name:
American Jewish Publication Society
Date:
1845-12-10
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Pamphlet; Leeser, Isaac; Jacobs, Solomon; Beth El Emeth; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1857 September 3
Description:
Pamphlet entitled "Dedication of the new synagogue of Beth El Emeth, also, the address by Rev. Solomon Jacobs." containing a discription of the dedication ceremony as well as the aforementioned address
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Jacobs, Solomon
Corporate Name:
Beth El Emeth
Date:
1857-09-03
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Peixotto, A. J.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1849 January 7
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Peixotto, A. J.. Kingston, Jamacia, A one page letter to Rabbi Isaac Lesser from A. C. Peixotto in Kingston, Jamaica, discussing the sale of Leeser's books
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Peixotto, A. J.
Date:
1849-01-07
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Judah, David; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1831 May 9
Description:
A two page letter from Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia to David Judah of Baltimore, Maryland, in which he expresses his unhappiness with his Philadelphian congregants. The letter also speeks to Leeser's banking and financial issues.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Judah, David
Date:
1831-05-09
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; De la Motta Jr., Jacob; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1837 March 19
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and De la Motta Jr., Jacob. Savannah, GA, Letter from Jacob De la Motta Jr. in Savannah, Georgia to Isaac Leeser, in which De la Motta praises Leeser for his efforts on behalf of Judaism and also notes the receipt of books
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; De la Motta Jr., Jacob
Date:
1837-03-19
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)
Ketubah; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Abraham; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1838 February 7
Description:
Manuscript Ketubah on parchment in Hebrew and Aramaic with some signatures in Roman characters. The Ketubah records the marriage of Shelomoh (Zalman) ben Simhah and Braynah bat Yosef. Dated 12 Shevat 5598 and signed by Isaac Leeser and Abraham Hart.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Abraham
Date:
1838-02-07
Language:
Hebrew; Aramaic
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Valentine, S.; Charleston, South Carolina, United States; 1856 June 6
Description:
A letter from S. Valentine, the secretary of Shearith Israel, in Charleston, South Carolina to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania . The letter relates the religious conflict among the Jews of the city and complains that the Orthodox are being ridiculed.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Valentine, S.
Date:
1856-06-06
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Rehine, Isaac; Baltimore, Maryland, United States; 1837 July 20
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Rehine, Zalma. Baltimore, MD, A letter from Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to his uncle Zalma Rehine in Baltimore, Maryland. The letter describes the flow of funds invovled in the publishing of his books, as well as provides important insights as to Leeser's concerns and difficulties with the congregation over his upcoming election in ten weeks
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Rehine, Isaac
Date:
1837-07-20
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Simmons, M. B.; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States; 1844 July 19
Description:
A letter from M. B. Simmons of St. Thomas to Isaac Leeser, informing him that he has just lost his young wife to consumption. He then brings Leeser up to date on the Jewish institutional difficulties on St. Thomas, including the firing of the hazan, Mr. Carrillon. He concludes with book and newspaper matters.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Simmons, M. B.
Date:
1844-07-19
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Judah, David; Richmond, Virginia, United States; 1826 January 17
Description:
A two page letter from David Judah in Richmond, Virginia to a young Isaac Leeser in Baltimore, Maryland. In this chatty letter, Judah discusses commission activity for Mrs. Jacobs, a Sunday trip on the James River, his trip to Norfolk where he had breakfast with Solomon Marks, and his stage coach ride to Philadelphia.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Judah, David
Date:
1826-01-17
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; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1857 May 6
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Bush, Isidor. St. Louis, MO, Letter from Isidor Bush in St. Louis, Missouri to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in which Bush asks Leeser to look over an article. In German with an English translation
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Bush, Isidor
Date:
1857-05-06
Language:
English; German
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Mordecai, M. C.; Charleston, South Carolina, United States; 1855 January 5
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Mordecai, M. C.. Charleston, SC, A letter from Moses Cohen Mordecai in Charleston, South Carolina to Isaac Leeser, responding to a personal request by Leeser that he grant a $300/year allowance to Miss Reinah Judah, the unmarried cousin of David Judah, and kinswoman of the Mordecai's in Charleston. In this letter, Mordecai turns the request down, saying that he has his own sisters to support, and that David Judah, as a single man, should be able to support her
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Mordecai, M. C.
Date:
1855-01-05
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Abraham, Joseph; Cincinnati, Ohio, United States; 1851 July 16
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and Abraham, Joseph. Cincinnati, OH, Two page letter from Louis Abraham in Cincinnati, Ohio to Isaac Leeser, in which Abraham announces that he is the only Jewish lawyer in Ohio. Ha also brings Leeser up to date on Jewish happenings in Cincinnati
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Abraham, Joseph
Date:
1851-07-16
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Jarodawski, L.; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; 1852 November 11
Description:
Letter from Mr. L. Jarodawski in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Issac Leeser in Philadelphia, relating that Mr. Lecy of Philadelphia is dying. Jarodawski, on behalf of his community, asks Leeser to mediate with his brother, Mr. Tobias, as the cost has put a burden on the small community.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Jarodawski, L.
Date:
1852-11-11
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; David, O. W.; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1849 June 14
Description:
Leeser, Isaac and David, O. W.. Curaçao, Letter from O. W. David in Curaçao, Dutch West Indies to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. The letter is replete with news about various Jews in Curaçao
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; David, O. W.
Date:
1849-05-14
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Abraham; Bar Simcha, Shlomo (Zalman); Bas Yosef, Breynah; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; 1838
Description:
Kesuvah (Jewish Wedding Document) Between Groom Shlomo (Zalman) Bar Simcha and Bride Breynah Bas Yosef. Witnesses include Isaac Leeser and Abraham Hart. Philadelphia, PA
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Hart, Abraham; Bar Simcha, Shlomo (Zalman); Bas Yosef, Breynah
Date:
1838
Language:
Aramaic
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
Letter; Leeser, Isaac; Simmons, M. B.; St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, United States; 1843 June 22
Description:
A letter from M. B. Simmons of St. Thomas to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. He writes of the difficulties in getting issues of the Occident, and notes that Mr. Carillon is again minister and that Reform changes have been made. He then describes a dream of meeting Leeser, but then being awakened by an earthquake.
Personal Name:
Leeser, Isaac; Simmons, M. B.
Date:
1843-05-22
Language:
English
Rights:
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Collection:
Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica (University of Pennsylvania)
