The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-12-08

which IN on Boerum street, il reached by circular
steps. On ascending the latter, you enter
narrow hallway from which At either emu
there are stairways to the gallery, while three
narrow doors open into the ceremonial
hall Of the Jewish house Of worship. To the un-
sophisticated Christian the first glimpse OF the
interior OF a synagogue during the progress OF
rassment The hall in question is square, or nearly
so directly opposite the doorway II the Ark,
which is draped with damask curtains, on the east
side Of the building. In the centre Of the square
space formed by the seats which line three sides
OF the synagogue, is elevated stand or platform
on which the Rabbi and two officers of the con-
gregaton oficiate. The men wear the usual
white flowing garments, and with variety Of
odd shaped and old fashioned hats present
curious study to ono who, for the first
time. witnesses their ceremonals. With re-
gard to the enforcement Of the Mosaic law
in respect to the prohibition Of sitting bareheaded
10 the synagogue they are very strict, and half
dozen will az once spring forward to instruct the
Ignorant Christian who may be 30 far forgetfui as
to don his ciiopedu in their presence. One pecu-
larty worthy Of notice among the Hebrew de-
voices j. an extraordinary penchant for taking
pinch OF snuff during the psalm singing, and even
the Rabbits assistant will frequently beckon TO some
one IN the assemblage, who will bring forward his
snuff box and with smile and nod both will par
take of its contents quite literally There would
seem to be but little restriction on conversation,
which 10 INDUCED in at frequent points during the
services. The women are seated in the gale
ries. Tho officers of the Boerum street
synagogue as follows: President,
n. Bass; Vice President. Mr.. Ascher Cashier,
Mr.. Feirch; Secretary, Mr.. KaIeisch; Teacher,
Adolph kercher. The services yesterday morn
ing were the usual ceremonial incident to- the
Mosaic cosmogony, commencing at ten o'clock
and lasting for two hours. They opened with the
invocation in accordance with the revised Jewish
this city and in New York. Rabbi Levi oficiated,
and was assisted by the president of the parish
and another Of the officers. The psalms were
chanted in wierd like tones by the venerable
intervals throughout The boys attached
to the school, about twenty in number
were present, AZ is customary on the
Of their teacher Mr. Rerchsr rhs
women in the gallery appeared at times during
the services to be deeply affected and several of
their number shed tears. There was no preach
ing. 1t is customary for the children who have
lost father or mother to 60 before the Ark once
during each Sabbath service throughout the year
and say certain prayers for their departed parent.
Yesterday. towards the conclusion Of the cere-
monies, fine little boy was taken by an elderly
man to the front of the place indicated, who re-
cited aloud some Hebrew pious CALCULATIONS for
the departed mother Of the little boy. The
gentleman, and the other boys present at
proper intervals chimed in. The invocation and
a Mosaic benediction concluded the ceremonies,
and the men, having Invested themselves of the
Wnlte SnaWs WHICH tney wore 2uu Placing the
same in q small pouch together with their books,
left the place to spend their Sabbath as best
they saw fit.
Congregation Bethelohim. Brooklyn.
The services at the Synagogue Bethelohim, In
Pearl street. between Concord and Hillary streets,
were of similar order to the above named. The
attendance was not numerous. Indeed it rarely is
the case, except on holidays, that the Jsws gen.
orally speaking, feel it imperative on them to at
tend synagogue. The Rabbi George Bandensten
otficiated yesterday morning