Resignation Letter from J. Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser, January 6, 1863

Metadata

Resignation Letter from J. Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser, January 6, 1863

Description

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.

Subjects

Religious leadership Congregational governance Jewish Life in Pennsylvania

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF10_1

Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries

People

Sender: J. Oppenheim

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: January 06, 1863

Hebrew: ט״ו בְּטֵבֵת תרכ״ג

Places

From: Danville

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Oppenheim, J., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from J. Oppenheim to Isaac Leeser;January 06, 1863.” (January 06, 1863). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff10_1 .