Isaac Leeser's Letter to Zalma Rehine on the Hazan Election

Metadata

Isaac Leeser's Letter to Zalma Rehine on the Hazan Election

Description

Isaac Leeser writes to Zalma Rehine about a congregational matter, specifically the election of a new Hazan (cantor). He details the political maneuvering and gossip surrounding the election, expressing frustration with the indifference of some congregants and the spread of misinformation about his actions. He also mentions his work on a prayer book and personal matters, including his niece Rachel.

Subjects

Congregational Politics Cantor elections Philadelphia Jewish community

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx3FF4_14

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

People

Sender: Isaac Leeser

Recipient: Zalma Rehine

Dates

Gregorian:

Hebrew: Unknown

Places

From: Philadelphia

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Isaac Leeser, Zalma Rehine. “Letter to Zalma Rehine.” (). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx3ff4_14 .