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Letter from Bernard Henry Gotthelf to Isaac Leeser, Louisville, Kentucky, March 20, 1850

A five-page letter written in German by Rabbi Bernard Henry Gotthelf of Louisville, Kentucky, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 20, 1850. The letter details Gotthelf's experiences and observations about his congregation, including the size of the student body at the local school (80-100 students), the religious observance of the community (many stores closed on Sabbath), and the composition of the congregational board. A full English translation is included.

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Gotthelf, Bernhard Henry, 1819-1878
LEESER, ISAAC / GOTTHELF, BERNARD

Geography

Louisville
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

Subjects

No subjects available.

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 2