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Description

Letter from Simha Hirsch to Isaac Leeser, written in Philadelphia on October 10, 1850 (4 Heshvan). Hirsch discusses a dispute between Leeser and the rabbi of Charleston concerning the meaning of "I will be what I will be" (Exodus 3:14). Hirsch offers his own interpretation, supported by references to rabbinic sources, and seeks Leeser's opinion on his analysis. The letter is written in English with some Hebrew words and phrases.

Subjects

Biblical interpretation Exodus 3:14 Rabbinic literature

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP20-1037

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Simha Hirsch

Recipient: —

Dates

Gregorian: October 10, 1850

Hebrew: ד׳ בְּחֶשְׁוָן תרי״א

Places

From: Philadelphia

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Hirsch, Simha. “Letter from Simha Hirsch;October 10, 1850.” (October 10, 1850). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap20-1037 .