Charter and By-Laws of Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel

This book contains the charter and by-laws of Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel, a Jewish synagogue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Published in 1824 by John Bioren, it represents the first printing of a charter and official incorporation of a Jewish synagogue in America. The book is a significant historical document, illustrating the early development of Jewish communities in the United States. This copy is an ex-library copy with stamps, and has contemporary wrappers (slightly chipped).

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Subjects

• Synagogues
• History
• Judaism
• History
• 19th century

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