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This letter, written in German and Hebrew, expresses the author's desire for friendship with the recipient and discusses a matter of divorce. The author, acting as head of the court in Cleveland, publicly declares the invalidity of a previously given divorce document, citing the arranger's lack of understanding of Jewish marriage and divorce laws. Specific points of invalidity are detailed, including the failure to inquire about potential vows and the invalidation of the court. The author expresses concern about accusations of violating rabbinical edicts concerning gentiles handling divorces and provides legal justifications for his claim.

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Type: Letter

Identifier: LSKAP_NC-8

Collection: Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

People

Sender: Isidor Kalisch

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Dates

Gregorian: August 01, 1854

Hebrew: ז׳ בְּאָב תרי״ד

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Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Isidor Kalisch. Letter from 1816-1886 Isidor Kalisch;August 01, 1854.” (August 01, 1854). Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lskap_nc-8 .