Letter from Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser, March 20, 1848

Metadata

Letter from Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser, March 20, 1848

Description

Letter from Gershom Kursheedt in New Orleans to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, dated March 20, 1848 (5608). Kursheedt writes about the progress of building their new synagogue, mentioning Mr. Touro and his involvement. He also discusses plans for a learning institution for Jewish youth and financial matters, including an enclosed $10 note to cover various debts. He mentions correspondence with Mr. Nathan and expresses his hope to see Leeser soon. The letter also includes personal greetings to various individuals.

Subjects

Synagogue construction Jewish education New Orleans community

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP0252

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Gershom Kursheedt

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian: March 20, 1848

Hebrew: ט״ו בַּאֲדָר ב׳ תר״ח

Places

From: New Orleans

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Gershom Kursheedt, Isaac Leeser. “Letter from Gershom Kursheedt to Isaac Leeser;March 20, 1848.” (March 20, 1848). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap0252 .