Felsenthal, Bernhard. Juedisches Schulwesen in Amerika [“A Jewish School System in America.”]

Estimate: $800–$1,200
Hammer price: Not recorded

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA).

printer

Albert Heunisch

Place

Chicago

Publication

1866

Description

German text.

references

Singerman 1941.

summary

An uncommonly early proposal to establish a Jewish day-school in America incorporating a co-curriculum of both Jewish and secular studies. Prominent Reform Rabbi Bernhard Felsenthal (1822-1908), was born in Bavaria and ordained in America by David Einhorn. He served the Zion-Gemeinde of Chicago from its formation in 1864. Felsenthal was among the first to favor participation in the Zionist Congress at Basel in 1897 against overwhelming opposition from his Reform colleagues.

pp. 40. Title page lacking upper margin, no loss of text. Original printed wrappers, edges chipped. 12mo.

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