Language:
English
Pages:
1 Online-Ressource
Year of publication:
2010
Series Statement:
Jewish Life in America, c1654-1954
Keywords:
Religion, Tradition and Community
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Mixed archival material
Abstract:
Gershom Mendes Seixas-Sermon
Note:
AMDigital Reference:P60/3/2/10
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Original document, long paper, folded vertically, three and a half pages. Mentions the 30th chapter of Deuteronomy and the discussion of the commandment to walk in G-d's way. Gershom discusses the notion that people choose whether or not to follow in G-d's way, thereby affecting what good or evil shall come upon them. Man is a 'free agent' and is responsible for all the transgressions he may commit. Gershom says that because the ruling powers have declared war, it is their duty to 'act as true and faithfull (sic) citizens, to support and preserve the honor, the dignity, and the independence of the United States of America!' War is an evil and even David, who was a warrior, viewed war as the greatest of all punishments. Gershom calls to the people to pray to G-d for protection and a strengthening of faith and to get rid of the evil that is around them. He discusses the horrible conditions that many people have been faced with and the numerous deaths that have occurred. He calls to his congregants to repent for their sins and to pray. He concludes by announcing several additional prayers that the congregation will say on behalf of their fellow Jews who are in trouble. [Note: This sermon and the prayers mentioned in it are the subject of letter 6 to Sarah, found in the previous folder]. The folder also includes a copy of the cover of Gershom Mendes Seixas' published Thanksgiving Sermon delivered in New York City on November 26, 1789. An article titled "A Fount of American Democracy," by Isidore S. Meyer, published in The Menorah Journal (October-December 1939) discusses this sermon. Contains Hebrew
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Seixas Family Papers
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Reproduction of Gershom Mendes Seixas - Sermon 1814, 1839
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American Jewish Historical Society
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