Letter from Simon LeVoot to Isaac Leeser Regarding Synagogue Construction, October 23, 1863

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Letter from Simon LeVoot to Isaac Leeser Regarding Synagogue Construction, October 23, 1863

Description

Letter from Simon LeVoot in Boston to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia regarding the purchase of a new synagogue building. LeVoot discusses the preferred location for the entrance and sanctuary, considering the existing layout and concerns about Reformers and "fanatics." He also mentions needing books to consult regarding Jewish law and requests that Leeser attend to the matter. The letter includes discussions about Mr. Spier, Philip, Mr. Ettinger, Mr. Pape, and Mr. Heilprin, along with questions about resolutions passed concerning LeVoot and his son, and notes of private individuals that need to be written over.

Subjects

Synagogue construction Jewish law Reform Judaism

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF10_43

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

People

Sender: Simon LeVoot

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: October 23, 1863

Hebrew: י׳ בְּחֶשְׁוָן תרכ״ד

Places

From: Boston

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

LeVoot, Simon, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Simon LeVoot to Isaac Leeser;October 23, 1863.” (October 23, 1863). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff10_43 .