Joseph Abraham's Defense of KKB Beni Israel

Metadata

Joseph Abraham's Defense of KKB Beni Israel

Description

The letter defends the actions of the writer's congregation (KKB Israel) against criticisms leveled by another congregation (KKB Jeshurun). It refutes accusations of cliquishness and jealousy, citing the congregation's efforts toward unity and cooperation, such as a proposed joint burial ground and school. The author addresses specific criticisms regarding a particular member, Mr. Malzer, and denies claims of his dictatorial influence within the congregation. The letter also notes the author's careful avoidance of engagement in a theological dispute involving Revd Mr. Rosenfelt.

Subjects

Congregational disputes Jewish congregations in Philadelphia American Judaism

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSDCBx9FF17_2

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

People

Sender: Joseph Abraham

Recipient: —

Dates

Gregorian:

Hebrew: Unknown

Places

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Abraham, Joseph. “Letter from Joseph Abraham to.” (). The Dropsie College Isaac Leeser Collection at the Penn Libraries. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lsdcbx9ff17_2 .