Concerns Regarding a New Creed and the Cantor of the Charleston Synagogue

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Concerns Regarding a New Creed and the Cantor of the Charleston Synagogue

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Letter from Nathaniel Levin to Isaac Leeser discussing a new creed composed by Mr. Poznanski and Mr. Joshua Lazarus, concerns about Poznanski's views on the Messiah and the observance of holidays, and a request for Leeser's opinion and assistance in addressing these issues within the Charleston Jewish community. Levin also seeks Leeser's guidance on how to proceed with Poznanski's continued role as Hazan, given his unorthodox views. The letter details various concerns about Poznanski's interpretations of Jewish law and tradition, and his statements made to Christian ministers. The letter also includes personal greetings and logistical details.

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Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx9FF14_1

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

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Gregorian: June 12, 1842

Hebrew: ד׳ בְּתַמּוּז תר״ב

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English

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Nathaniel Levine, Isaac Leeser. Letter from Nathaniel Levine to Isaac Leeser;June 12, 1842.” (June 12, 1842). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx9ff14_1 .