Background
Leeser, Isaac was born on December 12, 1806 in Westphalia, Prussia. Son of Uri Leeser.
Leeser, Isaac was born on December 12, 1806 in Westphalia, Prussia. Son of Uri Leeser.
Attended Gymnasium of Munster (Germany), circa 1822-1823.
Came to the United States, 1824, settled in Richmond, Virginia. Rabbi Mikveh Israel Congregation, Richmond, 1819-1850, Beth El Emeth Congregation, Richmond, 1857-1867. Operated school in home for Jewish children.
Founder, editor The Occident and American Jewish Advocate, 1843-1868.
Conservative in doctrinal issues. Travelled widely in the United States, helped found many Jewish synagogues.
A founder Maimonides College, Richmond, president, 1867-1868.
