Concerns about the Emanuel El Congregation in Easton, Pennsylvania

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Letter from L. M. Cohen of Easton, PA, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, dated April 23, 1851. Cohen describes the instability of a newly formed congregation, "Emanu El," in Easton, citing internal conflict and the difficulty in finding a suitable minister. He criticizes the congregation's leader and current minister for his lack of religious commitment and disregard for the Sabbath, noting the negative impact this has on the community's reputation. The letter is written on three pages across two sheets and features a wax seal. The letter also includes a request for a copy of the next issue of Leeser's publication, *The Occident*.

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