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Letter from S. Valentine to Isaac Leeser Regarding the Shearith Israel Congregation, Charleston, South Carolina, June 6, 1854

A one-page letter written by S. Valentine, Secretary of the Shearith Israel Congregation in Charleston, South Carolina, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 6, 1854. Valentine discusses the conflict between Orthodox and Reform Jews in Charleston, noting the ridicule faced by Orthodox congregations but highlighting the flourishing state of Shearith Israel. He encloses the proceedings of the congregation (not included in this archival item).

Associated People/Businesses

Leeser, Isaac
Valentine, S.
LEESER, ISAAC / VALENTINE, S.

Geography

Charleston
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania

Subjects

Reform Judaism
Orthodox Judaism

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 3, Folder 2