Letter of Support for Abraham de Sola's Candidacy for Hazan

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Letter of Support for Abraham de Sola's Candidacy for Hazan

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This letter conveys the Montreal congregation's unanimous support for Abraham de Sola's candidacy for the position of Hazan at the Portuguese congregation in Philadelphia. The letter expresses deep regret at the prospect of losing de Sola's services and highlights his valuable contributions to the Montreal congregation over four years. It also mentions the school he established and his positive influence on both the congregation and the wider community. The letter assures de Sola that his current position will remain open. The letter is signed by Samuel Benjamin (President), John Levey (Treasurer), Wm Benjamin (Secretary), A. H. David, G. I. Ascher, and David Moss (Trustees). A copy is noted to be in the possession of A. Hart.

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Type: Letter

Identifier: LSTCAT_item208

Collection: The Jesselson Family Collection of Isaac Leeser Material

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Dates

Gregorian: April 23, 1850

Hebrew: י״א בְּאִיָיר תר״י

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English

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Benjamin, Samuel, Abraham Hart, David, A. H., Ascher, G.I., Moss, David, Abraham de Sola. Letter from Samuel Benjamin, Abraham Hart, A. H. David, G.I. Ascher, and David Moss to Abraham de Sola;April 23, 1850.” (April 23, 1850). The Jesselson Family Collection of Isaac Leeser Material. Accessed at https://leeser.judaicadhpenn.org/item/lstcat_item208 .