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Letter from  to Isaac Leeser;March 17, 1854 Letter from to Isaac Leeser;March 17, 1854

This letter, written in English, is addressed to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia from Buffalo, NY. The writer discusses books received from E. J. Bernheim, a dispute concerning Dr. Wise's writing and the writings of Dr. Illowy, and a valuable book printed in Hebrew. The writer also mentions his current teaching situation and his lack of involvement in Italian synagogue services. The letter includes several partially illegible Hebrew words and phrases, suggesting the writer may have been referring to rabbinic texts or discussions. The letter ends with a postscript detailing further information on the quarrel among the parties mentioned and an additional reference to Amsterdam.

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Letter from Israel Kalish? to Menacham Goldsmith;December 1852 Letter from Israel Kalish? to Menacham Goldsmith;December 1852

This letter is a response to Menacham Goldsmith regarding his opinions on a "Get" (Jewish writ of divorce) in Cleveland. The author, Israel Kalish?, refutes Goldsmith's arguments point by point, referencing the Babylonian and Jerusalem Talmuds, and criticizing Goldsmith and others for their views. The letter also names other Rabbis involved in the discussion, including Rabbi Isaac Wise of Albany and Rabbi Samuel Landau. The tone is highly critical and polemical.

Letter from Jonas Bondi to Isaac Leeser;June 13, 1859 Letter from Jonas Bondi to Isaac Leeser;June 13, 1859

Letter from Jonah Bondi to an unnamed recipient, likely Isaac Leeser, dated May 1859 (11 Sivan). Bondi requests the translation and printing of his speech at Henry Moses' funeral. He also comments on Jellinek, Steinschneider, Benjamin II, Frankel, Ullman, and Berend, expressing strong opinions about their actions and publications. He asks for copies of specific issues of a publication, possibly the *Judenzeitung*. The letter is written in English and Hebrew.

Letter from L. Philips to Isaac Leeser;February 04, 1863 Letter from L. Philips to Isaac Leeser;February 04, 1863

Letter from L. Phillips to Rabbi Eliezer Leeser, editor of the Occident, requesting a copy of the paper. Phillips mentions a previous dispute with Chazan Isaacs, which was covered in the Israelite, and implies that Leeser's reporting of the matter was unfair. The letter is written in both English and Hebrew.