Critique of The Occident's Interpretation of Jewish Law Regarding Widow Marriage

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Critique of The Occident's Interpretation of Jewish Law Regarding Widow Marriage

Description

A letter from Simon Ahaland to Isaac Leeser, questioning Leeser's response in the April edition of *The Occident* to a communication from California regarding Jewish affairs, specifically concerning marriage laws and proselytization. Ahaland challenges Leeser's interpretation of Jewish law, pointing out inconsistencies and inaccuracies in his assertions. The letter's tone is critical and challenging, demanding a correction or clarification from Leeser.

Subjects

Jewish law Marriage in Judaism Proselytism

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF6_33

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

People

Sender: Simon Ahaland

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: January 01, 1862

Hebrew: כ״ט בְּטֵבֵת תרכ״ב

Places

From: New York City

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Simon Ahaland, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Simon Ahaland to Isaac Leeser;January 01, 1862.” (January 01, 1862). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff6_33 .