Letter from Morais, Sabato to Morais, Sabato. New York, NY; Jul 1879
- Title
- Letter from Morais, Sabato to Morais, Sabato. New York, NY; Jul 1879
- Author
- Morais, Sabato
- Date Created
- 24 July 1879
- Format
- 2 pages on 1 sheet
- Language(s)
- English
- Source
- Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies
- Sabato Morais Collection, Box 2, Folder 7
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- Provenance
- Transfer of Custody from the Hebrew Education Society, 10 March 1913.
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)ESTABLISHED 1850.)
THE HEBREW LEADER,
294 BROADWAY,
(P. O. Box 514)
New York, July 24th 1879
Revd. S. Morais
Philadelphia
Dear Sir
It is proposed by some respectable Jewish Gentlemen. (orthodox) to form a United States Jewish Alliance, having for its object, the establishment of a Jewish Academy & College in this City. The forming of a Shechitor[?] Board for licensing Shochets, a national Jewish Labor Department or Employment Office. The erection of model family houses for the Jewish poor, etc etc. What do you think of such a project?
With kind regards Very Respectfully
Dear Doctor
[?]
Phila July 31st 1879
Dear Sir
After a few days reflection, I give you my views on the subject of your favor of the 24th inst. A Jewish Academy is not needed yet, but all good men who wish the permanence of Judaism, should favor "free schools," give them a fresher [crossed-out] impulse and see that with the knowledge of reading and translating Hebrew, that of the spirit of Mosaism, and prophetism is imparted. Ministers should labor in their respective spheres to promote the study of higher branches of sacred literature, inviting all without Minhag distinctions to benefit avail themselves of the instruction. A shechetah[?] Board ought to exist but its formation should [crossed-out] bear the stamp of congregational authority. A meeting of such of [?] leading congregations which the Rabbis and preachers who possess the qualifications to examine, be present asked to attend and receive a sanction from the representatives of [?] of Jews, would lend more weight to the authority [?] by regulations of the Board, and get us a restraint on the [?], not always tractable.
About the practicability of a labor office, & the creation of model family houses, I find myself utterly incompetent to pronounce an opinion. It strikes me, however, that we fall very short in performing our duty towards the poor of our faith. With the [?] our coreligionists are said to possess, we ought to be bred to elevate the condition of the indigent Israelites. We Philadel-phians have somewhat improved in the method of dispensing charity, still we are very very far from reaching perfection. In a city like yours a fund created for the purposes you name if managed by clear-headed, trust-worthy and tender-hearted persons might accomplish a wonful[sic?] abundance of good. Hoping that your resolves may [?] to the lasting ad-vantage of the cause you have espoused, I remain
yours respectfully
S. Morais
)ESTABLISHED 1850.)
The Leading Jewish Paper in America.
THE
HEBREW LEADER,
NO 294 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK.
Revd. S. Morais"
Philadelphia
Penn. - Identifier
- p3g44j94t
- identifier
- SMBx2FF7_43
Part of Letter from Morais, Sabato to Morais, Sabato. New York, NY; Jul 1879
Morais, Sabato, “Letter from Morais, Sabato to Morais, Sabato. New York, NY; Jul 1879”, Sabato Morais Digital Repository, accessed October 18, 2024, https://judaicadhpenn.org/legacyprojects/s/morais/item/88931