A Review of the Controversies Between Rev. Isaac Leeser and Congregation Mikveh Israel (1850)

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This pamphlet is a review of the controversies between Rev. Isaac Leeser and Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia in 1850. It details three main points of contention: Leeser's insistence on a lifelong appointment as Hazan, his refusal to sign a contract outlining his duties, and his disrespectful conduct towards the congregation's officers and members. The pamphlet provides historical context, citing past practices regarding the Hazan's term of office and including excerpts from meeting minutes and correspondence to support its claims. It defends the congregation's actions and asserts that Leeser was the party at fault.

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