Report on the Cheneseth Shalom Congregation, Syracuse, NY, during the High Holidays, 1852

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Letter from S. Lenn of Syracuse, NY, to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, PA, reporting on the activities of the "Cheneseth Shalom" congregation during the recent holidays. Lenn details the sermons delivered by Rev. H. A. Henry, the attendance at services, and the congregation's financial contributions. He also mentions the resignation of President Jacob Stone and the election of Isaac H. Bronner as his replacement. The letter further discusses the congregation's decision to retain Rev. Henry's services despite offers of more lucrative positions elsewhere, highlighting the high regard in which he is held. Lenn expresses regret at being unable to secure new subscribers for the Occident and requests publication of his letter, if deemed appropriate. The letter concludes with a postscript in German, mentioning a conversation with Jacob Stone.

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