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History of Kehillath Anshe Maarabh (Congregation of the Men of the West): Semi-Centennial CelebrationThis item commemorates the semi-centennial celebration of Kehillath Anshe Maarabh (Congregation of the Men of the West). The celebration was organized by Dr. B. Felsenthal and Herman Eliassof. Published November 4, 1897.
Jews and Judaism in the Nineteenth Century: Translated from GermanThis book, published by the Jewish Publication Society of America, is a translation from German focusing on Jews and Judaism in the 19th century. The final two pages list all publications of the JPS.
Two-page letter written by C. I. Eisner, Secretary of the Finance Committee of the United Hebrew Congregation in St. Louis, Missouri, to Isaac Leeser on July 20, 1858. Eisner requests Leeser's assistance in raising funds for the construction of a new synagogue through a newspaper article. He also lists the members of the Finance Committee: R. Keiler, M. Keim, and A. Fisher. The letter provides context regarding the early history of the United Hebrew Congregation, established in 1837 as the first synagogue west of the Mississippi River.
A one and a half page letter to Isaac Leeser, circa 1852/3, reporting on the dedication of the Jewish Hospital in New York City. The author, whose name is undecipherable, offers favorable comments on Rabbi Lilienthal's speech at the dedication and notes that he will send a copy of Rabbi Lilienthal's remarks once printed. The letter also mentions that "Wise" declined to attend the event. This letter provides an eyewitness account of the dedication of the first Jewish Hospital in the United States. The letter is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 5.