Box JHC Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection Box 2

Item is a photocopy of an original.

Letter is addressed to "fellow soldiers" and extends thanks for their service and patriotism. Item is a photocopy of an original.

Photograph was taken in France during the first night of Passover. Harry Levinson is identified. Photograph is a reproduction.

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

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.

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. 

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.

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

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.

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.