Avraham son of Eliezer Katz (Cohen) Philadelphia Almanac, 5539 (1778-1779)

This manuscript almanac, created by Avraham son of Eliezer Katz (Cohen), covers the Jewish year 5539 (1778-1779). Written in Hebrew, it details daily readings, holidays, and significant dates. The almanac was begun in Philadelphia and completed in Lancaster following the British occupation of Philadelphia. The manuscript's author demonstrates a high level of knowledge of Jewish calendrical calculations, while also showing some interesting minor errors and spellings, indicating personal creation rather than transcription from another source. Internal evidence and scholarly analysis strongly suggest the author was a learned and observant individual, possibly a teacher or shamash (synagogue caretaker).

Associated People/Businesses

• Cohen, Abraham
• COHEN, ABRAHAM ELEAZER ( . 2/1793) / Cohen, Jacob I.

Geography

• Philadelphia

Subjects

• Jewish calendar
• Manuscripts, Hebrew
• History
• History

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 8, Folder 5