Letter sent to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his stay with family in New York, news about his siblings and friends, and finances.
Letter sent to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his stay with family in New York, and comments on "mamsie" and their children.
Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin addressed to his family. The letter describes his travels around Israel (Palestine), attending the 25th Anniversary of "The Herzliah Gymnasium," and visiting with friends and colleagues. Raisin continues by discussing finances with his wife.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels abroad. The letter addresses reading letters from the family, the end of his Mediterranean trip, his upcoming boat trip back to America, and some of his time in France.
Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin to his family following his arrival back in New York after travelling abroad. The letter describes Raisin's trip on the DeGrasse steam ship, concerns about "mamsie," and his travel plans back to Charleston.
Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels abroad. The letter describes his time in Jerusalem, meeting a Jewish composer referred to as "Mr. Binder," visiting The Wailing Wall, meeting with other rabbis, seeing an orphanage, and travelling to Tel-Aviv.
Letter from Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels abroad. The letter mentions visiting the Jaffe's, visiting an "ancient cathedral," and his travels between Basal and Geneva before arriving at his hotel.
Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels abroad. The letter mentions attending a meeting of The American Zionists with his sister, Sadie, travelling to Freiburg, Germany. Raisin relates some trouble in locating the name of a street Sadie had given him, and visiting a sick "Professor Jaffe".
Letter from Jacob S. Raisin to his family regarding his travels abroad. The letter describes Raisin's time in Tel-Aviv, visiting "Prof. Klausuer," and the people and spirit in Israel.
Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels abroad. The letter describes a boat trip in the Mediterranean, and conversations with fellow passengers.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels abroad. The letter, sent from Jerusalem, describes Raisin's joy in receiving letters from home, his first days in Jerusalem, visiting The Wall and other historic and religious places around the city, meeting other rabbis and "Miss Szold," and being home sooner than expected.
Letter from Jacob S. Raisin to his family regarding his travels abroad. The letter describes Raisin's time in Israel, meeting with other rabbis, and attending a lecture. Raisin continues by describing his hotel, his travels around Israel, and meeting other individuals working to "rebuild the Jewish homeland."
Letter from Jacob S. Raisin addressed "Dear All." Raisin discusses his preparations for travels, describing his travels to Florence and Darlington, meeting up with his sister, Annie, and includes a note to Mordenai from her cousin, Aaron.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin discussing the weather, their son Aaron's violin practice, and Jacob's trip to Palestine and all of the souvenirs he must bring home.
Unpublished partial manuscript copy entitled, "Jewish Affirmations," written by Jacob S. Raisin. This manuscript covers Raisin's thoughts on various aspects of Judaism and Jewish peoples.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, the weather, visiting family and friends, his articles being published, writing letters, and deciding not to visit his sister, Sadie. The last page of the letter includes a poem written by Raisin addressed to "Dee-Dee," and a note written to Mordenai Raisin.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his deciding to stay in New York to be with his mother due to her illness, and his mother's wishes from her deathbed. Raisin continues the letter by commenting on his mother's deteriorating health and being "motherless."
Letter to Rachel Raisin from her father, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, family members, his English writing, winter weather, and his book being published.
Letter to Mordenai Raisin from her father, Jacob S. Raisin, thanking her for helping at home, asking her to behave, the winter weather, his travels, attending a conference, and visiting with family in New York.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin concerning the rapidly declining health of Jacob's mother during his being away from town.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, meeting Clifton Harby Levy, a job opportunity at Manhattan Beach, and agreeing to perform a marriage ceremony.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding their children, meeting friends, job opportunities, finances, and attending a show.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding her dissatisfaction with "Folly," and comments on his sister, Sadie. The letter also includes a note to Mordenai and Rachel Raisin.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his time spent with family, travelling with his mother, and expressing his regret in not accepting an invitation to preach at Bradley Beach.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding an appointment with "Dr. Smith," "Cousin C's" tea, service attendance, and his travel itinerary.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his time away from home, visiting family, plans to go to Bradley Beach, advice for his sister regarding her son, and translating one of his articles to Yiddish.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, comments on his sister, Sadie, and her family, and a list of things he would like Jane to send to him. The letter also includes notes to Jane from "Frances" and "Sadie."
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, noting his missing her and the family, the weather at Bradley Beach, NJ, and includes a list of domestic and financial to-dos.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his meeting a number of rabbis in Cape May, and conversations about his writings and religion.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding a friend's rejection to the "CCAR," sending a sermon to Cincinnati, a discussion about allowing women to be ordained as rabbis, a visit from his brother, Max, and finances.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his sermon receiving complaints, conducting services, and a position in Pittsburgh, PA. He continues by discussing his visit with his sister, Sadie.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his visit with family, running errands with his mother, visiting friends, and wishing she would come to New York.
Letter sent from Jacob S. Raisin to his brother, Max, addressing his stay in Pittsburgh and the open position. He also discusses other job opportunities, inviting Max to visit Charleston, and includes a note from Jane.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his visit with family, comments on his brother's health and employment, and his excitement to see Jane in New York.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels, meeting up with his sister and her family, and discusses their children. Included at the end of the letter is a note to Jane from Jacob S. Raisin's sister, Sadie.
Incomplete letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, commenting on the resemblance between Jane and their daughter, Mordenai. Raisin also discusses his travels, and visiting friends.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding visiting family, his sister's mourning, a car accident, and writing his article. The back of the letter also includes a note addressed to "Leo" from and unknown author.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding synagogue services, bragging about his children to "Miss Hyams," visiting friends, postponing his services, food, and books.
