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Letter from Bernard Henry Gottheld to Isaac Leeser, Louisville, Kentucky, May 8, 1854

Two-page letter written by Bernard Henry Gottheld, Rabbi of K.K. Adas Israel in Louisville, Kentucky, to Isaac Leeser on May 8, 1854. Gottheld discusses his search for an English scholar to teach Hebrew language and religion, mentioning a salary of $700-$800 after one year. He also places an order for an Occident for Marcus Straus in Lexington, Kentucky. This letter provides insight into the early Jewish community in Kentucky and its educational needs.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Gotthelf, Bernhard Henry, 1819-1878
LEESER, ISAAC / GOTTHELD, B.H.

Geography

Louisville

Subjects

Rabbis
19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 2