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.

Subjects

Synagogue Consecration New York City Jewish Life

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

English Hebrew

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 .