Letter from M. Mayer to Isaac Leeser, November 2, 1860

Metadata

Letter from M. Mayer to Isaac Leeser, November 2, 1860

Description

Letter from Mayer, M. to Isaac Leeser discussing various topics, including the "Declaration of Independence," the actions of a "Counsellor," the attempted vandalism of Dr. Sachs of Berlin, the fanatic acts of the Orthodox of Amsterdam, the Keneseth Israel of Philadelphia, the Portuguese Synagogue, and the establishment of a new Reform congregation. Mayer expresses his dissatisfaction with certain individuals and events, particularly regarding the actions of the Orthodox and those who he perceives as hypocritical.

Subjects

Reform Judaism Declaration of Independence American Judaism

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx2FF7_35

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

People

Sender: M. Mayer

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: November 02, 1860

Hebrew: י״ז בְּחֶשְׁוָן תרכ״א

Places

From: New York City

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Mayer, M., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from M. Mayer to Isaac Leeser;November 02, 1860.” (November 02, 1860). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx2ff7_35 .