ALS : Philadelphia, to Lewis Allen, Philadelphia, [18]40 Mar. 20.

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ALS : Philadelphia, to Lewis Allen, Philadelphia, [18]40 Mar. 20.

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Asks Allen to confirm in writing that he has revoked his order as president of the congregation requiring Leeser to notify him before delivering sermons.

1 item (1 p.) ; 25 cm.

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Rosenbach Museum & Library

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Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) traces its history to September 25, 1740 when the Province of Pennsylvania and Thomas Penn authorized a permanent burial ground for the entire Jewish community of Philadelphia. Jews in Philadelphia in the 1740s and 1750s organized themselves informally for services. In 1761 they acquired a Torah scroll and met in a private residence on Sterling Alley, then between Cherry and Race Streets and Third and Fourth Streets. The congregation moved ...

Allen, Lewis, 1793?-1841.

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Leeser, Isaac, 1806-1868

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Isaac Leeser (December 12, 1806 – February 1, 1868) was an American Orthodox Jewish religious leader, teacher, scholar and publisher. He helped found the Jewish press of America, produced the first Jewish translation of the Bible into English, and helped organize various social and educational organizations. ...