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[Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro to the Kempner Family, August 13, 1952]

Description: Letter from Sylvan B. Schapiro thanking the Kempner family for presenting Dr. Cohen's house to Temple B'nai Israel as a parsonage. Attached are a typewritten note and a letter that provide extra context. The letter is from I. H. Kempner, answering the first letter and expressing confusion about the presentation of the gift.
Date: August 13, 1952
Creator: Schapiro, Sylvan B.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Max B. Arnstein, March 27, 1954]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Max B. Arnstein discussing a woman names Glady's recent visit to the Arnstein's and explaining that him and Mrs. Kempner haven't visited them in New York in two years because it's a little too fast paced for the Kempner's now. Mr. Kempner says that Mrs. Lalla Arnstein's proposal of another $5,000 donation to the building of a synagogue in her parent's memory is more than welcomed as they are trying to raise an additional $25,000. He also vows that his family will ma… more
Date: March 27, 1954
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Partner: Rosenberg Library

[Invitation to Kaddish in Honor of Bena Seinsheimer]

Description: Invitation to a memorial service at the Hebrew Union College where the Kaddish will be recited in memory of Bena Seinsheimer on February 27. On the reverse is a photo of the chapel at the Hebrew Union College showing an altar, ceremonial candles, ornate walls, and seats for those officiating the service.
Date: 1951~
Creator: Hebrew Union College
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Location: 39.138595 -84.520765
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[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Max and Lolla Arnstein, November 29, 1948]

Description: Letter from I. H. Kempner to Max and Lolla Arnstein informing the Arnsteins of Kempner's eye operation to save what was left of Kempner's vision, the Congregation B'nai Israel being unable to sell their old synagogue, and Kempner being asked to participate in the Bicentennial Celebration for Washington and Lee University.
Date: November 29, 1948
Creator: Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
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Congregation B'nai Israel [Bulletin], Volume 9, Number 10, January 1954

Description: Biweekly newsletter published by Congregation B'nai Israel in Galveston providing a schedule of services, news and announcements, and other information of interest to congregants. Attached is the congregation's financial report for the year 1953 detailing expenses and assets such as the balance of the general fund, disbursements, insurance premiums, and investments. Also included is a letter from the Memorial Committee discussing the sale of memorials to raise funds to complete a new temple.
Date: January 15, 1954
Creator: Congregation B'nai Israel (Galveston, Tex.)
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