Persecution of the Jews in the East Containing the Proceedings of a Meeting Held at the Synagogue Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia This pamphlet contains the proceedings of a meeting held at the Synagogue Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia on August 27, 1840 (28 Ab 5600), to express sympathy for persecuted Jews in Damascus and to cooperate with Jews in other parts of the world to ameliorate their situation. The meeting was called to order by Hyman Gratz, Esq., and featured addresses by Abraham Hart and Isaac Leeser, among others. Letters from Constantinople and Damascus detailing the persecution, including descriptions of torture, were read. The meeting adopted resolutions expressing sympathy, offering aid, and calling for an impartial trial for the accused Jews. A letter from Rev. Dr. Ducachet offering Christian support is included, along with correspondence with the President of the United States regarding the matter.