Letter from B. Wurmser to Isaac Leeser;May 15, 1848 · Isaac Leeser Digital Repository · Legacy Projects from Judaica DH at Penn Libraries

Title

Letter from B. Wurmser to Isaac Leeser;May 15, 1848

Author

B. Wurmser

Contributor

Isaac Leeser

Location(s)

Boston

Philadelphia

Format

Letter. 6 page(s) on 3 sheet(s).

Type

Letter

Language(s)

English

Hebrew

Has Format

https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/items/ark:/81431/p33j39s70/manifest.json

Link to Colenda

https://colenda.library.upenn.edu/catalog/81431-p33j39s70

Physical Characteristics

Unlined Paper

Manuscript

Is Part Of

Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Isaac Leeser Collection

content

Mr. I. Leeser, Phila.
Boston, Mai 15th 1848
An illness prevented me to write to you any sooner. Nothing very important happened here. The following officers were elected at the general meeting on April 23rd.

Mr. M. Ehrlich, Pres.
H. P. Spitz, Vize Pres. & Treas.
C. W. Rosenfeld Trustee
S. M. Peyser Trustee
M. Baiersdorfer Trustees
M. Disbecker Trustee
H. Selling Trustee
and B. Wurmser Secretary

Several members of our congre-gation suggested the introduction of a 3 year ciycle, which of course means the abolition of the record holiday and other reforms. This of course caused hot debates, as could be expected particularly from the Non German group. I believe, however, that this plan will be adopted at the next G. M. on July 2nd) my religion school impresses widely. Owing to the kind support collaboration of a lady, Mrs Lazarus, we have now nice? & weeks a

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Sunday school and all of us tie by (story) expectations to it for this lady really justifies my? expectations, for she has a wide knowledge, a wonderful Jewish heart and a distinct preference to teach. May the Lord bless her undertaking and may her seeds open? in the heart of our children. Hevvah Ahavath Ahoth (the last word is wrong)
Our Ladies Hebrew Benevolent An Society had its G. M. yesterday (this society exist now exactly one year and has been I was the one who brought it to life). Mr. B. Fox became Pres. and Mr. L. Lervingood became Vice Pres. And Treas. And B. Wurmser was the Secretary.
How is your ____Tefiloth according the____Minhag (ritual) of the German Jews getting along? I am anxiously waiting. Please forward 10 copies and of course one free copy as soon as you get through with it. You forgot to Attach your bill in your parcel containing chatechisms for young children. Please forward by return mail 3 more copies together with your bill for all six.
If you have alphabet Hebrew books, please send 6 copies along with them. If you don't have them let me know where I can

get them.
No more for today.
Your friend
B. Wurmser
No. 8 Pleasant Street
Court
PS. I expect the books by Harnden's & Co. Express in a short time

Identifier

LSKAP0095

Date

1848-05-15