Letter from Solomon Cohen to Isaac Leeser Regarding The Occident Subscription and the State of Judaism in the United States

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Solomon Cohen writes to Isaac Leeser from Savannah, Georgia, enclosing a check for twelve dollars to cover his subscription to *The Occident* through March. Cohen urges Leeser to collect subscriptions annually, suggesting the use of Adams Express. He reflects on the decline in religious observance and interest in Judaism in the United States, noting that a focus on outdated forms and ceremonies alienates educated Jews. He argues for a balance between tradition and adapting to the modern era. He states his love for his religion and mourns its decay.

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