Letter from Isidor Bush to Isaac Leeser, December 8, 1852

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Isidor Bush writes to Isaac Leeser from St. Louis, expressing concern about the lack of zeal and interest in promoting Judaism within the community. He criticizes Leeser's article "what can be done" in the Occident, arguing that it fosters misunderstanding and misinterpretation of scripture. Bush discusses his efforts in establishing two congregations in St. Louis, Imanu El and Bne Brith, and the formation of a new congregation, Bne-El. He also includes a monetary contribution for advertisements and circulars of the late Bne Brith congregation and hopes to secure better patronage for the Occident from the new Bne-El congregation.

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