Call for a Convention of Jews in the United States, 1849

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Typewritten circular letter advocating for a convention of Jews in the United States. The circular details the perceived shortcomings within the Jewish community—lack of unity, insufficiently qualified teachers, inadequate schools, absence of authoritative resources, and a general decline in religious devotion. It proposes a convention to address these issues through measures such as establishing a system of representation, promoting education, and creating means for disseminating religious instruction. The circular was issued by Isaac Leeser, acting as the Corresponding Secretary pro tempore, under the auspices of Rev. Dr. Wise of Albany, NY, and Dr. Lilienthal of New York. It calls for the election of delegates from various congregations to attend a convention in New York on the third Monday in Sivan, corresponding to June 11th.

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