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Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;June 04, 1849

Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;June 04, 1849

Nine-page letter from Isaac M. Slatky in Buffalo, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Slatky expresses concern regarding reforms within American Jewish communities, particularly those impacting prayer services and the established order. He discusses his perspective on the need to maintain tradition and expresses reservations about changes he perceives as disruptive to established practices. The letter is written in both Hebrew and English, with the Hebrew text often supplementing or clarifying points made in English. The writer shows a strong attachment to traditional practices and expresses worry about the potential erosion of established customs.

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Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;May 19, 1864

Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;May 19, 1864

Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser regarding the distribution and payment of books. Slatkin writes about subscribers' complaints regarding prices, particularly Moses Gitzky and E. J. Bernheim. He mentions issues with delivering Testaments without payment and requests instructions for handling books intended for out-of-town subscribers. He also asks for replacement copies of the Testament and prayer book, as the first ones were stolen. The letter concludes with a note about a possible summer visit.

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Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;July 20, 1848

Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;July 20, 1848

Letter from Isaac M. Statky to Isaac Leeser, written in Buffalo, NY on July 20, 1848 (19 Tammuz 5608). Statky informs his Hebrew brethren that he is currently unemployed and seeking a position leading religious services in a synagogue in the United States. He provides a reference, Rev. J.J. Lyon of New York. The letter is written in English and Hebrew and consists of three pages on two sheets.

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Letter from A. Ansell to Isaac Leeser;February 13, 1849

Letter from A. Ansell to Isaac Leeser;February 13, 1849

A. Ansell, Secretary of the Buffalo Hebrew Congregation Beth El, writes to Reverend Isaac Leeser to inform him of the establishment of their congregation and requests that he advertise it in *The Occident*. The letter includes a list of the congregation's officers and members, and a request for a subscription to *The Occident* from the congregation's president, Abraham Jacobs. The letter is sealed with wax.

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Letter from E. J. Bernheimer to Isaac Leeser;June 11, 1849

Letter from E. J. Bernheimer to Isaac Leeser;June 11, 1849

This letter, written in German, discusses the search for a man to fill a position that requires skills in Hebrew, English, and moral character. The writer, E. J. Bernheimer, requests assistance from Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia to find a suitable candidate, possibly someone named Pass, who is described as having previously held a similar position. The writer offers a salary of 300 dollars annually, along with housing, and potentially more depending on the community's satisfaction with the candidate. The letter also contains some illegible portions.

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Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;July 29, 1852

Letter from Isaac M. Slatkin to Isaac Leeser;July 29, 1852

Isaac M. Slatky writes to Isaac Leeser from Buffalo, NY, on August 3, 1852 (13 Av 5612) to inform him that he does not need to go from house to house seeking subscribers for Leeser's English translation of the Bible. Slatky orders a set of the Bible and requests a Polish ritual prayer book for the holidays. He also includes a wedding announcement for the Occident: Isaac Michael and Hannah Tobias, married August 3, 1852, in St. Louis, MO.

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Letter from Leib Blumgarten to Isaac Leeser;January 01, 1855

Letter from Leib Blumgarten to Isaac Leeser;January 01, 1855

Letter from Leib Blumgarten, Shochet of Congregation Beth El of Buffalo, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Blumgarten writes about a man named Wise, whom he describes as a barber posing as a physician, and Goldstein, who is working with Wise to establish a new religion. He mentions Wise's controversial views on the Halitza commandment and includes a Hebrew poem composed by a friend criticizing Wise and Goldstein. Blumgarten asks Leeser to consider publishing the poem in *The Occident*.

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Letter from to Isaac Leeser;March 17, 1854

Letter from to Isaac Leeser;March 17, 1854

This letter, written in English, is addressed to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia from Buffalo, NY. The writer discusses books received from E. J. Bernheim, a dispute concerning Dr. Wise's writing and the writings of Dr. Illowy, and a valuable book printed in Hebrew. The writer also mentions his current teaching situation and his lack of involvement in Italian synagogue services. The letter includes several partially illegible Hebrew words and phrases, suggesting the writer may have been referring to rabbinic texts or discussions. The letter ends with a postscript detailing further information on the quarrel among the parties mentioned and an additional reference to Amsterdam.

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Letter from M. Plutery to Isaac Leeser;April 08, 1851

Letter from M. Plutery to Isaac Leeser;April 08, 1851

Letter from M. Plutery in Buffalo, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA. Plutery writes about the translation of the book "Chovot HaLevavot" into High German by R. J. Fürstenthal and suggests Leeser translate the first chapter into a pamphlet. The letter also discusses a divorce (get) and mentions correspondence with Mr. Noah regarding a Bible and prayer books. The letter includes references in Hebrew.

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