H. Loewenthal to Isaac Leeser, August 17, 1860

Metadata

H. Loewenthal to Isaac Leeser, August 17, 1860

Description

Letter from H. Loewenthal in Macon, Georgia, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discussing the state of Loewenthal's congregation, including its unsuitable place of worship, lack of observance of dietary laws, and the challenges of maintaining a school. Loewenthal details his difficulties with the congregation, including unpaid salary, lack of support, and personal insults, leading to his desire to leave Macon. The letter expresses frustration and disappointment with the community's lack of support for religious observance and education.

Subjects

Religious life in Macon, Georgia Jewish education in the 19th century Congregational challenges in America

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP0018

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: H. Loewenthal

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: August 17, 1860

Hebrew: כ״ט בְּאָב תר״כ

Places

From: Macon

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Loewenthal, H., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from H. Loewenthal to Isaac Leeser;August 17, 1860.” (August 17, 1860). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap0018 .