Letter from Dr. M. Mayer to Reverend Isaac Leeser, March 29, 1859

Metadata

Letter from Dr. M. Mayer to Reverend Isaac Leeser, March 29, 1859

Description

A four-page letter from Dr. M. Mayer of Charleston, South Carolina, to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated March 29, 1859. Mayer explains his long silence, citing the difficulties and pressures he has faced as a Jewish minister. He discusses his reluctance to engage in religious controversies, his work on a translation of Biblical History, and the lack of support he received from other ministers during an illness. He also comments on the state of Jewish affairs in Charleston and the lack of unity among Jews, except when it is beneficial.

Subjects

Jewish life in Charleston, South Carolina Rabbinic life in 19th century America Religious controversies in 19th century Judaism

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF6_6

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

People

Sender: M. Mayer

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: March 29, 1859

Hebrew: כ״ג בַּאֲדָר ב׳ תרי״ט

Places

From: Charleston

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Mayer, M., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from M. Mayer to Isaac Leeser;March 29, 1859.” (March 29, 1859). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff6_6 .