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Dedication of the Jewish Hospital of Philadelphia Dedication of the Jewish Hospital of Philadelphia

This pamphlet contains the speeches given at the dedication of the Jewish Hospital of Philadelphia on May 28, 1867. The speeches cover the history of the hospital's founding, its mission to provide care for Jewish and non-Jewish patients alike, and the importance of community support. The pamphlet also includes prayers and addresses in both German and English.

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Letter from Isaac Leeser to Joshua I. Cohen;February 16, 1864 Letter from Isaac Leeser to Joshua I. Cohen;February 16, 1864

Three-page letter from Isaac Leeser to J. I. Cohen discussing a hospital movement in Baltimore, a book, and a proposed joint fundraising effort between Philadelphia and Baltimore to support the hospital. Leeser expresses frustration at the lack of communication from Baltimore regarding Jewish community activities and discusses his own financial constraints in contributing to the hospital.

Letter from Isaac Leeser;February 22, 1864 Letter from Isaac Leeser;February 22, 1864

Three-page letter written by Isaac Leeser from Philadelphia on February 22, 1864. The letter is addressed to an unidentified "My dear Doctor." Leeser discusses his age, his handwriting, and mentions a visit from Miss R. E. Cohen and Miss Laura Mordecai. He also references the Washington's birthday, a hospital, the Alliance Israelite Universelle, and a book he is lending. The letter is written in English, with some Hebrew phrases included.