The Mobile Rabbi Election

Metadata

The Mobile Rabbi Election

Description

This letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser discusses the election of Dr. Eckman to a congregational position. It details a complex series of events involving negotiations, deliberations, and ultimately, a surprising outcome. Wolff provides a detailed account of the maneuvering among various individuals and factions within the congregation, highlighting the indecisiveness of Dr. Eckman and the eventual selection of another candidate. The letter also includes personal updates about Wolff's family, health, and business.

Subjects

Congregational Politics Rabbinical appointments American Jewish community

Other Details

Type: Letter

Identifier: LSTCAT_item166

Collection: The Jesselson Family Collection of Isaac Leeser Material

People

Sender: S. Wolff

Recipient: Isaac Leeser

Dates

Gregorian:

Hebrew: Unknown

Places

To: Philadelphia

Language

English

Citation

Please cite this item as:

Wolff, S., Isaac Leeser. “Letter from S. Wolff to Isaac Leeser.” (). The Jesselson Family Collection of Isaac Leeser Material. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lstcat_item166 .