Constitution and By-Laws of the American Jewish Publication Society

This 11-page pamphlet contains the constitution and by-laws of the American Jewish Publication Society, adopted in Philadelphia on November 30, 1845. It details the organization's aims, structure, and regulations. The pamphlet, printed by C. Sherman in Philadelphia, includes a list of the initial managers: Isaac Leeser, A. Hart, H. Cohen, D. Samuel, J. Moss, J. A. Jones, H. Gratz, L. L. Bomeislar, and L. Arnold. This represents the first attempt to establish the American Jewish Publication Society, an endeavor spearheaded by Isaac Leeser, as documented in his editorial in the December 1845 issue of *The Occident*. The publication highlights the impetus for the society—the increasing immigration from Germany and the need to provide religious resources and education to the newly arrived.

Associated People/Businesses

• Leeser, Isaac
• Hart, Abraham, 1810-1885
• American Jewish Publication Society
• LEESER, ISAAC / HART, A / COHEN, H./ SAMUEL, D./ MOSS, J./ JONES, A./ GRATZ, H./ BOMEISLAR, L.

Geography

• Philadelphia

Subjects

• Religious life and customs
• Constitutions

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 6, Folder 10