A letter from Louisa Cheves Smythe Stoney to Rabbi Raisin congratulating him on living in Charleston for twenty-one years. She recounts an instance where Rabbi Raisin intervened when one group tried to "take control" of a charitable committee.
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.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, describing his annoyance with the postal service, visiting with family, and writing his article.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his visits with friends, seeing a show called "Lincoln," and discussing business.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his visit to his father's grave, meeting the Quat's for lunch, buying cookbooks, and meeting with other Rabbis. Raisin also mentions positions in other cities, meeting Elzas, and buying candies.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his homesickness, meeting friends on a ship, dining with his sister, Rosie, and making plans to meet his brother, Max.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding receiving Jane's letters, "Maimsie" not receiving her Sabbath card, writing his article, visiting with friends, his travels, and thinking about returning to his religious work in the south.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his stay with his brother, Max, in Brooklyn. Raisin also relates visiting with friends and discussing "business."
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where Jane notes the arrival of Jacob's letter, bringing about a "joyful Sabbath." She then discusses plans to travel to meet Jacob in the coming week.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, ellaborating travel instructions, and asking for updates on conversations with other people such as people named Clara, Isaac and Max. Makes mention of a key enclosed in the letter.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin in Bradley Beach to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she describes spending time with her mother and children, while Mamie leaves for Asbury.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, describing the weather, food poisoning, and the family's eagerness for Jacob's return.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, regarding his travels with "Jack," visiting a synagogue in New York, visiting family, and domestic business.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she discusses her infant daughter walking, Jacob's potential travels to Pittsburgh, as well as other travels in winter. Jane also notes instructions given to "Dah."
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, where she discusses plans in Isle of Palms, their daughter, the comings and goings of friends, and home rennovations.
Handwritten letter from Jane Lazarus Raisin to husband Jacob Salmon Raisin, describing her visiting friend Anita, her eager anticipation for Jacob's return, and status of the children.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin discussing his visit with family, friends and colleagues. Raisin also mentions missing his wife and daughter, Mordenai.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels to New York, meeting with family members, and various topics for Jane to answer.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin, expressing his difficulty sleeping, his feelings about having to leave his mother, meeting two sisters from Russia that know the Raisin family, and shopping.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin discussing seeing a performance entitled, "East is West," and his travels. The letter also includes a note to Jane from her nephew "Jack."
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin regarding his travels back to "camp," their daughter, Mordenai, a Halloween celebration, and missing the family.
Letter to Jane L. Raisin from her husband, Jacob S. Raisin relating a car accident, an injury to his upper lip, his plans to travel back to Charleston, thoughts on taking the bar exam, and being anxious to see everyone at home.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus, his soon to be wife, expressing his apologies for being away, professing his love for her, and stating he will be seeing her as soon as possible. Raisin describes his thoughts that marriage should be treated just as sacred for the man as it is for the woman.
Letter to Jacob S. Raisin from Barnett A. Elzas regarding Elzas' writings and recent publications. Elzas also requests records from Raisin in order to complete his work.
Two letters folded together, one from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Jane Lazarus relating some thoughts on his travels to Charleston. The second letter is from a "Sarah F. Raisin" also to Jane Lazarus wishing her well for the New Year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating that he had been released from his duties at his current congregation and accepting the invitation to officiate at KKBE congregation on a probationary term.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias recanting his inability to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation. Raisin states he was able to have a friend cover for him at his current congregation and will be able to visit Charleston and asks if his probationary period can be extended to a year.
Letter from Dr. Jacob S. Raisin to Thomas J. Tobias relating his regret for not being able to accept the invitation offered to him to officiate during the upcoming holidays at the KKBE congregation.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Suffragism, Defeated or Delayed? A Rabbi's Plea for Equality." The manuscript relates Raisin's thoughts and feelings regarding women's suffrage, women's rights and religion.
Letter addressed to Jacob S. Raisin from Martina E. Hickey, Vice Chairman of the Women's Political Union, requesting a brief statement from Raisin regarding his thoughts on women's suffrage.
Letter addressed to Martina E. Hickey (written here as "Mrs. M. E. Hulsey") from Jacob S. Raisin in response to her inquiry about his statements regarding women's suffrage. The letter notes Raisin's thoughts on women's suffrage, religion, and patriotism.
Unpublished manuscript entitled, "The Conflict Between Rationalism and Traditionalism or Reform Judaism Prior to Abraham Geiger," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. In this manuscript, Raisin discusses many topics regarding the events and changes in thought which lead to the emergence of modern Reform Judaism.
Unpublished manuscript entitled, "Washington the Mason," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. The manuscript covers Raisin's thoughts on George Washington and his contributions to Freemasonry. The manuscript also mentions connections between Judaism and Freemasonry.
Unpublished manuscript written by Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Lincoln, the First American." Manuscript discusses Raisin's thoughts on the importance of Abraham Lincoln's birthday.
Unpublished manuscript entitled, "Minhagim of Nomology (Customs of Law-Making)," written by Jacob Salmon Raisin. The manuscript covers information regarding various topics related to the history and emergence of Reform Judaism, and Minhagim or Jewish Customs.
Letter to Rev. Barnett A. Elzas from Circuit Judge, Charles H. Simonton, regarding the case of the organ in the synagogue at the Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim congregation in Charleston, SC.
Diary kept by Rabbi Jacob S. Raisin entitled, "Light and Shadows." The diary is comprised of personal entries and correspondence bound together to create a chronological log of events during Jacob S. Raisin's life and Rabbinical career between the years of 1905-1910.
