Establishing an Agricultural Committee in Palestine: A Letter from Jerusalem, July 6, 1854

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Establishing an Agricultural Committee in Palestine: A Letter from Jerusalem, July 6, 1854

Description

Letter written in German and Hebrew from Jerusalem to Philadelphia. The letter discusses a committee formed for agriculture in the Holy Land, aiming to alleviate poverty among the Jewish people. It details the committee's efforts, financial needs, and the challenges faced by Jewish laborers in Palestine. The writers express hope and optimism for the future, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and work. They also mention several individuals involved in the project and their contributions. The letter includes references to biblical figures and events.

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Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF1_65

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

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Dates

Gregorian: July 06, 1854

Hebrew: י׳ בְּתַמּוּז תרי״ד

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German Hebrew

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Michael Boaz Israel, Warder Cresson. Letter from Michael Boaz Israel and Warder Cresson;July 06, 1854.” (July 06, 1854). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff1_65 .