Ansel Leo's Account of a New Synagogue Consecration in New York City
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Ansel Leo's Account of a New Synagogue Consecration in New York City
Description
Letter from Ansel Leo to Isaac Leeser describing the consecration of a new synagogue in New York City. Leo details the ceremony, including music, participants, and the overall atmosphere. He mentions the presence of prominent figures like Dr. Lilienthal and Dr. Raphall. He also notes the length of the service and the generous donation received by the synagogue. The letter concludes with thanks and expressions of personal satisfaction.
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Other Details
Type: Letter
Identifier: LSDCBx1FF9_68
Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
People
Sender: Ansel Leo
Recipient: Isaac Leeser
Dates
Gregorian: October 13, 1852
Hebrew: ל׳ בְּתִשְׁרֵי תרי״ג
Places
From: New York City
To: Philadelphia
Languages
EnglishHebrew
Citation
Please cite this item as:
Ansel Leo, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Ansel Leo to Isaac Leeser;October 13, 1852.” (October 13, 1852). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx1ff9_68.