Letter from Lem Hillman to Isaac Leeser, May 8, 1853

Metadata

Letter from Lem Hillman to Isaac Leeser, May 8, 1853

Description

Letter from Lem Hillman in Nashville, Tennessee to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, discussing the growth of Judaism in Nashville. Hillman describes the activities of the "Margen David" (Shield of David) society, their acquisition of a burial ground, plans for a synagogue, and recent services and appointments. He also lists the newly elected officers of the society.

Subjects

Judaism in Nashville, Tennessee Shield of David Society Synagogue construction

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP0211

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Lem Hillman

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: May 08, 1853

Hebrew: ל׳ בְּנִיסָן תרי״ג

Places

From: Nashville

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Hillman, Lem, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Lem Hillman to Isaac Leeser;May 08, 1853.” (May 08, 1853). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap0211 .