Composer, Lyricist, Arranger? (Only if stated): highly valuable ; found among the printed rare books (indicated spot). Contents (collection/volume): 1. Sabbath 2. Festivals 3. HH. Movements or sections: Maier Levy signatures. Score or parts: cantorial/vocal, some choral. Source of text: liturgical.
Consists of 15 musical settings of Ṿe-shamru (a prayer sung during Shabbat evening services and often as part of the Kiddush before Shabbat lunch.). Music composed and edited by A. Norwall, Jacob Bachmann, W. Yakowkin, Yossele Rosenblatt, Mayer Wodak, Hirsch Weintraub, Von Buchner and Devijs(?).
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca expresses her sadness about her niece Becky Moses leaving to get married. She also tells her of a recent theft and an uncomfortable conversation she had about her Jewish faith.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the death of a family friend, Gertrude Meredith. She also shares her impressions of Rabbi Moses Nathan and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.