Box JHC Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection Box 2

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Pertains to birth of the Levenson’s granddaughter, Leah Elizabeth Lin; mentions Hanukah and Karesh’s fondness for Hanukah traditions.

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Karesh thanks the Levenson’s for their hospitality (on a recent visit) and mentions "wise men in olden days" emphasizing that one not eat with stingy people (which the Levenson’s were not); he also advises the Levenson’s to let him know if they needed kosher meat for a holiday.

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Philosophical letter contains Karesh’s views on Jewish traditions and his belief that younger Jews do not adhere to religious laws as strictly as the older generation and are more like "the gentiles" in terms of eating habits and religious practices; at end of letter Karesh mentions he and his wife would like to move to Jerusalem the following year. 

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Karesh speaks of recovering from an illness but still managing to perform his duties as a shochet so he could deliver kosher meat; speaks of wedding ceremonies he performed and how a family (?) was ashamed of the way in which he wore a yarmulke and performed Orthodox weddings; speaks of his shame for such people, the "younger generation" that want to assimilate.

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Karesh writes of change in slaughter schedule and inquires whether it will inconvenience those in Bishopville waiting for kosher meat.

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Written on "A.G. Dent/Dealer in Beef, Pork, Mutton, Etc." letterhead; Karesh’s writes of his support of Orthodox yeshivas as opposed to Reform Schools.

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Karesh anticipates an upcoming visit to Bishopville (to deliver meat) and wonders how the town has changed in terms of its "Jewishness"; he philosophizes on the changing nature of Judaism and acknowledges that it is not so much about tradition anymore; he writes of turmoil in "our spiritual Jewish life" and how it is difficult for the older generation to witness.

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Invoice from Dr. Emil Novak of Baltimore, MD to Nettie Levenson for $10 exam; letter from "Harry and Muriel" of White Plains, NY thanking the Levenson’s for their hospitality during a visit to Bishopville.

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Notes compiled by Gladys Alch, wife of Jerome B. Alch; include details about the Alch name and the first Alch’s in America; information about how Solomon B. Alch and Anna Levine Alch met and names of siblings; detailed notes re. Solomon and Anna’s eleven children (birth dates, spouses’ names, career accomplishments and children’s names).

Scope and Contents All images are color photocopies except original wedding photograph (1928) of Joe Brown Alch and Rose Berloe; images include Jerome B. Alch as an infant and young man; Solomon and Anna Alch family portrait (1920); images (1930s) of Ted Brown Alch as Master of Ceremonies at various functions; candid images (1930s) of Alch family; Jerry and Mike Alch in the military (1940s); Joe, Mike and Jerry Alch as adults, (1940s); images (1950s-1990s) of Alch siblings and spouses (including Gladys "Bunny"...