The New York herald., 1870-12-27

the same social and political advantages the Gen.
lille, and Is among the more advanced peoples even
welcomed as brother both Jew ana Gentle begin
10 act upon each other, not only socially but even
reiag,otsly That Is perhaps the only way In which
among progressive Jews to approximate Judaism
not exactly TO Christianity. but 10 certain forms OF
prevail among us.
The extreme radical progressive Jews, indeed
contemplate nothing short OF the conversion OF the
whole human race to Judaism. Thus they sxoise
the entire national element OF tho Jewish faith,
throwing overheard all observances which appeal
merely 70 The Sraete ana not 10 the man. But the fol-
lowing extract from recent book coauently gives
the present advanced opinion on this head
must sun DE an unit, still linked together
ties nave SIN To Work together for the accomplish
ment OF their heavenly mission. The time, however,
every Vesge oil error, OF idoaty OF false belief Of
Dgolry, or superstition, OF ignorance viii be
ished irom the earth; when all the petty differences
which various religious systems now build up to
separate the children Of eternal Father Will be-
come merged ia lasting bond of union; when there
shall DE no more Jews, no more Christians
no more Mohaninedans, no more pagans; when
the world VIII no longer resound with The clamor or
opposing doctrines; when all mankind will be re-
generated by Gods divine rule; when all mankind
VIII nan each other as brothers and rejoice In the
glorious title OF man; when there will bo but one
d0d anu one religion, one Kingdom and one temple
one creator and one human ramily.N
Truly noble dream. but one which. as the Rev.
kapllaei dC. Levin adds, 'swil unfortunately not
be realized for ages TO Gomez
THE REFORM SCHOOL
nave nave, already done much TO denationaiize their
creed The services In their synagogues are
III the vernacular tongue, the are not sepa-
rated from each other. many features OF the
ceremonial law have been allowed TO fall into desue-
tude, ana some Of the lasts and festivals alto
Rether ignored and In sentiment they have even
vanced much farther. For instance in regard
TO the destruction OF the Temple, the book
already quoted boldly stares:-"lt was indeed a
blessing 10 Israel and TO the world that the Jewish
nationality was overthrown, the Temple destroyed
and the Jews scattered the four corners OF the
earth. TO Israel 1t was blessing because thence
dlflerent portions OF the world, was hereafter TO be
come tree the fruit OF which should he even as the
lrult OF knowledge giving instruction TO all men"
And again:-"Truly the ninth VI Alb, the day when
God wisely destroyed our political existence for
ever-wiseiy dispersed us among all nations for
ever--is becoming mere and more recognized as a
day OF honor and triumph, day 10 be commemo.
rated by the purest feelings OF JOY and gratitude. y
Thus II Will be seen that the modern jew believes
neither In an actual advent OF the Messiah nor the
restoration OF the Jews to their birthright. The
reign OF the Messiah Is merely the coIning mien-
num- which previous extract so eloquently de-
scrbed.
AT present however, 1t IL only a small section OF
the Jews who hold the extreme doctrines of radical
progressive Judaism, though the rlgidy orthodox
can boast even lever disciples, at any rate IN the
city OF New York. The mass OF lsraeiites hold u
middle course they not yet prepared for such
sweeping changes as proposed, but certainly the
tendency or most jewish congregations seems IN
that direction.
In New York, at the present time, there are nj
least hity thousand lsraelites. For the purposes
religious worship they have about thirty
tionality, and vary very much I'm architec-
tural Importance and the handsomeness OF their
internal appointments. The finest synagogue,
Dy general consent, Is that or Emanu III a
lengthy description OF which has already appeared
In the columns Of the HERALD. Most OF ITS mem.
bers are Germans; indeed, at least twothirds or all
New York lsraees belong to the same nationality.
This temple leans very decidedly to the Reform
School; the sexes mlngle together indscrlm.natey
there are female singers III the choir, and great
part OF the service is conducted in modern Ian
guage. The most important synagogue in mem bers
= that on Ihlrty-fourth street, which is also de-
cidedy conservative. The oldest synagogue il tnat
on Nineteenth street, OF which the Rev. Mr. Lyons
Is pastor. Tie founders OF this congregation
were Portuguese Jews, who came to this city
nearly two hundred years ago. in tho old
Dutch times. or course the present members are
almost entirely American Jews, and the congrega
ton has the reputation OF being extremely wealthy
Another very influential synag0ugue, consisting
almost entirely Of American and English Jews, Ii
that on F0rtv-lourth street. There Is also very fine
temple on Thirty-ninth street. with radical pro
gressive German congregation. To show The Jewish
natiOnatties present In the city it may be stated
that there Is In addition To the American. EnglIsl
and German synag0gues alluded TO, Polish syna
go2ue tstrict orthodoxy on Allen street; Bohsniar
synagogue on Fourth street. near avenue q; II Hol
lander synagogue Stanton street and q Fiencl
synagogue on Sixth street
All except four or five OF the synagogues OF New
York are conservative, so far as concerns the separa
ton OF the sexes and the exclusion o female singer
from the choir.