Danville

borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania, United StatesWikidata ↗

Letter from Emil Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser;December 15, 1856

A four-page letter written in German and Hebrew from Emil Oppenheim in Danville, Pennsylvania to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 15, 1856. Oppenheim discusses the flourishing state of his congregation, the loss of members, and seeks Leeser's opinion on a question of Jewish law concerning a verse in the Torah portion Vayechi (Genesis 47:28-50:26) and the interpretation of a passage related to Joseph, his father, and his wife. He also inquires about the renewal of a subscription to a publication (possibly "Occidents") and the progress of a B'nai B'rith lodge.

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Letter from J. Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser;January 06, 1863

Letter from J. Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser, written in Danville, PA on January 6, 1863. Oppenheim announces his intention to leave his position as a minister, citing dissatisfaction with the congregation's governance and a desire for a more honorable livelihood. He mentions a new rabbi in Danville and a sermon given by Rabbi M. Delbanco in Wilkes Barre. He expresses his continued devotion to the Jewish faith.

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Letter from Michael Jacobs to Isaac Leeser;March 1857

Letter from Michael Jacobs to Isaac Leeser, written in German from Danville, PA to Philadelphia, PA on March 8th, 1857. The letter discusses a meeting of the Herman Lodge No. 32 of the Independent Order B'nai B'rith. It details the officers elected, toasts given, and resolutions passed at the meeting, expressing pride in joining the B'nai B'rith and gratitude to the officers of the order. The letter also mentions sending a copy of the resolutions to the W.D.G.L. and the editors of the *Israelite and Occident*. Two images are included.

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