Handwritten sermon delivered by Moses N. Nathan on May 14, 1850, at the consecration of the Nefutzot Yehudah Synagogue in New Orleans. The sermon, written in Nathan's hand just days after joining the congregation, seeks God's blessings on the new synagogue and its members. Isaac Leeser personally inscribed the date and details of the service on the manuscript. Accompanying materials include six letters from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser, beginning October 1, 1851, from New Orleans where Nathan became the Hazan for K.K. Beni Israel. Also included is a photostat from The Early Jews of New Orleans (Korn) describing the temple consecration and a printout of the entire sermon. This material is from the collection of Moses N. Nathan (1807-1883).
Subject: American Jews -- 19th century
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Four-page letter written by Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 3, 1853, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses Kursheedt's interactions with Judah Touro regarding financial matters, speculation on the status of Jews in China, and observations on the local Reform Jewish community in New Orleans.
One-page letter written by Isidor Hochstauber on May 31, 1852, from Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hochstauber expresses his strong interest in subscribing to *The Occident*, a periodical he had received from Solomon Jacob Spiegelberg. This letter is notable for its connection to early Jewish settlement in Santa Fe.
Newspaper clipping from the *Zeitung des Judenthums*, published in Leipzig, Germany on January 31, 1839. The clipping features an article about Isaac Leeser, a prominent rabbi from Philadelphia. The article highlights Leeser's reputation and mentions some of his publications, comparing him to Moses Mendelssohn. The article emphasizes Leeser's adherence to orthodox doctrines.