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Letter from "A Reformer" to Isaac Leeser;January 24, 1865Letter from "A Reformer" to the editor of the "Occident", questioning the relative importance of confirmation and being called up to the Sefer Torah, and whether a minister can refuse to call up a boy who has reached religious maturity but not been confirmed. The letter was written in St. Thomas on January 24, 1865.
Letter from Aaron Wolff to Isaac Leeser;July 02, 1847Letter from Aaron Wolff to Isaac Leeser discussing congregational matters in St. Thomas, including conflicts with other members, the implementation of confirmation, and the state of the synagogue. Wolff details his efforts to reconcile differences and address administrative issues. The letter also mentions personal health, and requests the September issue of the Occident.
Letter from Moses N. Nathan to Isaac Leeser;August 05, 1847Moses N. Nathan writes to Isaac Leeser from St. Thomas on August 5, 1847. The letter discusses several topics, including a corrected copy of Nathan's work "Road to Faith," the author's views on confirmation, and his observations on the growth of citrons in Jamaica. He also shares his opinions on the writings of Rabbi Wise and discusses political and religious events in Russia and their potential implications for the Jewish people. The letter also includes detailed accounts of Nathan's professional and personal life in St. Thomas, along with his experiences in Jamaica.