B[ernhard] Felsenthal. Zwei Reden gehalten am Morgen des Neujahrsfestes 5625 (30. Sept. und 1 Okt. 1864) im Tempel der Ziongemeinde zu Chicago. [“Two Talks Held the Mornings of New Year 5625 in Temple Zion of Chicago.”]

Estimate: $300–$400
Hammer price: $300

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author

(AMERICAN JUDAICA)

printer

M. Hofmann

Place

Chicago

Publication

1864

Description

German

references

Singerman 1833

summary

Bernhard Felsenthal (1822-1908) was a prominent American Reform rabbi. Born in Bavaria and ordained in America by David Einhorn, he served the Zion Congregation of Chicago from its formation in 1864 until his retirement in 1887. In later years, Felsenthal became disenchanted with the course taken by Reform, feeling that it was preparing a “beautiful death” for Judaism. See EJ, Vol. VI, cols.1221-2 (includes photo likeness)

pp. 30. Very slight stains. Recent archival boards

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