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Creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1825 Contributing Institution: Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA Description: Printed worship service for the dedication of Mikveh Israel's new synagogue. Book is in Hebrew with English translation on the opposite pages. View Full Item at Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA -
Creator: Salomon, Haym, 1740-1785 Date: 1784? Contributing Institution: Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA Description: Manuscript with cover sheet, which describes the manuscript thus: "Haym Salomon Manuscript, in hand of a professional amanuensis, of Salomon's own account of the purchase of the property and the financing of the construction of Synagogue Mikveh Israel in 1782, including his own pledge of one-four... View Full Item at Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA -
Creator: Gratz, Rebecca, 1781-1869, Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.), and Cohen, Mary M., 1854-1911 Date: 1835/1877 Contributing Institution: Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA Description: Four letters regarding the Hebrew Sunday school sponsored by Mikveh Israel: One letter from educator and philanthropist Rebecca Gratz, then secretary of the board of the Female Hebrew Benevolent Society, thanking parnas Lewis Allen for "carrying into effect the business of their anniversary meeti... View Full Item at Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA -
Creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1810/1883 Contributing Institution: Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA Description: Congregational minutes of Mikveh Israel, spanning 1810 to 1883. Topics covered include: elections to leadership and caretaking positions; admittance of new members; financial matters such as rents, fundraising, insurance and investments; renovation and expansion of the synagogue; and management o... View Full Item at Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA -
Creator: Congregation Beth El Emeth (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1857 Contributing Institution: Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA Description: The official charter and constitution of the Congregation Beth El Emeth, singed by the original leaders of the congregation and incorporated by the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia in 1857. Beth El Emeth emerged from Mikveh Israel, under the leadership of Mikveh Israel's retired Rev. Isaac L... View Full Item at Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA -
Creator: Congregation Mikveh Israel (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1782/1783 Contributing Institution: Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA Description: Minutes of the parnas (president of the congregation) and junta (board of managers) and general meetings of Congregation Mikveh Israel from 1782 to 1783. The majority of the minutes are concerned with funding and building a new synagogue. Other topics include the election of leaders, the need for... View Full Item at Congregation Mikveh Israel, Philadelphia, PA -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: Appearing on the title page of this volume by the Jewish convert to Christianity, Johannes Pfefferkorn, this engraving of the crucifixion shows Jesus’ blood flowing from his wounds into a font. Mary the mother of Jesus shelters the faithful on the left, while the pope (note the triple tiara and t... -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: Two scenes: Jews of Capernaum (one with hat in hand) meet Jesus and his disciples along the road to the city, asking that Jesus heal the Centurion's Servant; nearer the city, a friend of the Centurion kneels before Jesus -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: The Apostle Jude (Thaddaeus) is martyred in this image by being clubbed to death -
Contributing Institution: Pitts Theology Library Description: At age 12, Jesus instructs the Jewish teachers in the Temple, as Mary stands in the background