Letter from Jonas Bondi to Isaac Leeser, May 21, 1863
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Letter from Jonas Bondi to Isaac Leeser, May 21, 1863
Description
Letter from Jonah of the house of Bondi to Isaac Leeser discussing various topics related to Judaism, including the state of Conservative Judaism, education, and observance of religious laws. Bondi expresses frustration with what he perceives as superficial piety and a lack of genuine understanding of Jewish tradition among some members of the community. He also shares his approach to maintaining traditional practices while adapting to changing circumstances. The letter includes a request to forward the letter to Jacob Friedman, the Mohel, and a report on a meeting for the establishment of a Sunday school.
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Type: Letter
Identifier: LSDCBx3FF4a_1
Collection: The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries
People
Sender: Jonas Bondi
Recipient: Isaac Leeser
Dates
Gregorian: May 21, 1863
Hebrew: ג׳ בְּסִיוָן תרכ״ג
Places
From: New York City
To: Philadelphia
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