Letter from Samuel Bruel to Isaac Leeser Regarding Mr. M. Cohen and the Occident

Metadata

Letter from Samuel Bruel to Isaac Leeser Regarding Mr. M. Cohen and the Occident

Description

Letter from Samuel Bruel in Cincinnati, Ohio to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 14, 1853. Bruel informs Leeser about the opening of a new vestry room at their synagogue and introduces Mr. M. Cohen, a recent arrival from London, who is seeking a position as a Hebrew teacher and lecturer. Bruel describes Cohen's qualifications and recommends him to Leeser. The letter also discusses an article in the Occident and a conflict between Rosenfelt, Matyer, and Myers. Bruel expresses a hope for peace and good will.

Subjects

Synagogue openings Hebrew teachers and lecturers American Judaism

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx9FF14_19

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

People

Sender: Samuel L. Bruel

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: February 14, 1853

Hebrew: ו׳ בַּאֲדָר א׳ תרי״ג

Places

From: Cincinnati

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Bruel, Samuel L., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Samuel L. Bruel to Isaac Leeser;February 14, 1853.” (February 14, 1853). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx9ff14_19 .