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(Xt) Rosenbach, A. S. W : DEDICATION OF THE NEW SYNAGOGUE OF THE CONGREGATION MIKVE ISRAEL: AT BROAD AND YORK STREETS ON SEPTEMBER 14, 1909 ELUL 29, 5669

Philadelphia: [Cahan Printing Co. ], 1909

1st Edition. Original Brown Paper Wrappers. 8vo. [19], 29 Pages ; 25 cm. In English. This is the dedication service for the 4th building of Congregation Mikve Israel. Includes a historical sketch of the synagogue written by Abraham Simon Wolf Rosenbach with many photographs and reproductions (some fold out) of various historical letters from Temple leaders. “Rosenbach (1876 —1952) was an avid American collector, scholar, and seller of rare books and manuscripts… (He) is credited with popularizing the collecting of American literature at a time when only European literature was considered collectable. He also advanced the idea of book collecting as a means of investment. ” “Congregation Mikveh Israel, Mikveh Israel synagogue, officially called Kahal Kadosh Mikveh Israel, which translates as ‘Holy Community of the Hope of Israel’, is a synagogue founded in the 1740s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established by Spanish and Portuguese Jews, the congregation practices according to the Spanish and Portuguese rite… Among the oldest Jewish congregations in Philadelphia, Mikveh Israel has counted among its members prominent revolutionary patriots, such as Jonas Phillips, the Gratz family, and Haym Solomon, who financed the war. Congregant Rebecca Gratz founded and managed philanthropic and educational institutions devoted to the needs of women and children, Jewish and gentile; she is reputed to be the model for Rebecca of York, heroine of Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott… The congregation traces its history to 1740… Benjamin Franklin was an earlier contributor to its building fund… In 1829, Isaac Leeser became the leader of the synagogue and held that position until 1850. Another prominent hazzan, Sabato Morais, succeeded Leeser. ” (Wikipedia, 2016) This 4th building was in the “area at Broad and York Streets, flanked by Gratz and Dropsie Colleges. Samuel Elkin and Henry G. Freeman, Jr. Donated $100, 000; $40, 500 for the site, $59, 000 for the building in memory of Abraham and Eve Elkin. The interior and exterior of the building are portrayed in the center of the tapestry. ” (mikvehisrael.org) The program is dedicated, “in memory of Abraham Elkin and Eve...” on the title page. Several notable clergy participated in the service, and their names are listed in the program, including: H. Pereira Mendes, and Leon Elmaleh. The chairman of the “Committee on Dedication” was Cyrus Adler. Ex-library with Jewish Institutional Stamp and Usual Markings. Rebacked. Wrappers have edgewear Overall good+ condition. (AMR-49-50)

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