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Description

This record contains a multi-page document, possibly a letter or memorandum, from Isaac Leeser dated June 17, 1856. It discusses the Jewish law regarding post-mortem examinations, referencing opinions from Chief Rabbi Adler of London and other authorities. The document includes a lengthy debate on the permissibility of post-mortem examinations within the context of Jewish law, citing religious texts and rabbinical opinions. There is also an included newspaper clipping from the *American Israelite*, October 22, 1896, on the same topic.

Subjects

Jewish law Post-mortem examinations Medical ethics

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP20-1062

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Isaac Leeser

Recipient: —

Dates

Gregorian: June 17, 1856

Hebrew: י״ד בְּסִיוָן תרט״ז

Places

To: Philadelphia

Languages

English Hebrew

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Isaac Leeser. “The Occident, And American Jewish Advocate, 1856.” (June 17, 1856). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap20-1062 .