The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-08-06

seems to be Of an agrarisn origin for II entities the
brother OF the deceased husband marry his sister,
in-law, and leaves her no other choice, unless she
Obtains mis- consent Rabbi Dr. Wechsler OGDEN
burg) offers his motions-"The Caalfzah, In our
present religious and social condition. has lost all
meaning and importance. Its non-observance is no
impeachment TO the remarrylng Of the widow" but
1t meets with some opposition from those whO less
radical. would ike preserve the institution with
certain notifications. Rev. Dr. Adler tCassel). for
instance. proposes TO ascertain In each case the win
OF the parties and make record OF r. They may
thus accept or reject the Chaizoh.
compromise was effected by the notion
m tSs 81 how aes nv S
to attend to this part of the ritual shall not refuse
hsp S b. AaSpsd y
Talmudic law OF marriage, which has laid down
certain conditions respecting proselytes. Al that
ancient time those VINO became converts were pre-
viously heathens, wnile now, in the case OF
prOselytes. they had previously belonged to a Chris
tian church. Hence 1t Is proposed that the Augs-
burg Synod declares the abrOgaton OF the said law.
Unanimously adopted.
With view to tine condition OF Hebrews in some
States, the chairman added An observation to this
unanimous vOte:-"Gentemen" he satd "though
the proposition was one entirely sefunderstood,
and so felt by all OF yon 1t WAS nevertheless neces.
sary that the Synod should frame this resolution and
motion of Rev. DR.. wAssERMANN (wurtemberg),
the author or several well spoken-of novels and OF
one now under print entitled "Judah Touron the
!,
with Its entire scene OF action In America urges
general revision OF the Schulcnan Aruch (codided
commended that the said code was not binding that
1t was merely compilation from the Talmud and
that the mover ought to have rather proposed re-
helm, observed that such revised Schulcnan Aruch
could have no other tendency than to petrty again
the Mosaic religion while the avOwed aim of the
Synod Is to keep 1t IN motion. flowing onward In the
bed OF progress Rev. Or. Wassermann now de
clared his satisfaction. His only motive had Deen
to test the views OF the Synod, and he would now
withdraw the motion.
Ritual Of Marriage and Divorce are Revs Drs. AuD
Geiger (Berlin) Goldsmith tLeipsic), DIR. Lenmann
(Dresden), and DR.. Josephstnal tNuremburR).
! Fifth sitting.
The Committees report Oh the observance Of the
Sabbath and Holidays presented by DR.. A. Winer,
rabbi at Oppelu With great lucidity this report
treats In particular, OF the driving IN carriages or
railways, In carriages when drawn by ones own
horses, or when 10y a hired team on Sabbaths and
holidays 1t admits that IN portion Of the ritual
the Tamud Is more prolix than in the prOhi 1tional
clauses relating to dissertation OF the sabbath.
The opinions of learned rabies are cited, begin
ming with their teachings IN the third century, ana
showing wi hat notifications nave gradually obtained.
Physical laws also brought 10 Dear on this ques-
tOn the structure OF vehicles &C., aud 1t IS sho wn
everywhere In conflict with the present age. BY
reference to the HERALD's report Of the Leipsic
Synod 1t will be seen that committee was charged
with the investigation OF the following questions
F1rst-Shall it be admissible. In cases where tho
dOmicile Ia distant from the synagogue. or where
age or sickness would otherwise forbid participa-
ton In worship. 10 proceed on sabbaths and holl-
days. either by railway or IN horse carriage, to
| such places Of wOrshlpp
Some lew and weak Objections-sucn as those who
will not walk may stay at home ana mere say their
do not aim at the ruin OF Jewish faith, made by
the Rev. Selisgberg lFellheim). were promptly met
hu fNn a a
Hebrew religion was religion OF reason and not OF
casuisJry. Some OF the younger members. OF an
novelties In observances honored for thousands OF
years. They showed their biblical lore by speaking
of q town., to go beyond which on the Sabbath
was crime the sheoat 0eheato the command
to give rest ANIMALS schinlusch behah'e chOjjnn,
not allow them or their driver to work: and selma
tdchtOi, which means. as am told mot to beat
them with switch cut from tree standing near
the rOai." What long sentence squeezed down in
Hebrew to the two words scanld jdc'toE! But the
majority never wavered, and the first question be-
ing put to vote upon 1t was answered IN the affirm
Second-May the same driving on railways or
teams) be allowed IN cases where otherwise the dis
charge or duty OF benevolence would e DELAYED
or altogether prevented Answered aflirmaively
ThiraI-May this permission be extended TO
cases where the object sought FOR IL instruction or
A lively discussion arose. IN which the Orthodox
fought hard and finally obtained two slight amend
ma The ms9 Ss a @
&C. where object sought Tor is instruction or rec.
reation lGerman Ernoiung) but not for purposes Of
Fourth-shall the aforesaid permission be re-
strlcted to railways and hired horses. or include
the employ OF Gown" horses
TINS produced another hot and lengthy debate and
discussion OF Tamudic law, which sets up nice dis
on Sabbath. or those from livery stable. Final
~ and with excellent good sense. the Synod refused
ton of such insignificant nature and with the con-
sent of the majority, question fourth was dropped
altogether
given to the members of the synod was very ere.
ditabe and pleasant affair." Though the Number or
Israere families in Augsburg is small, only little
over one hundred. yet they are most Oil OF
them wealthy, and feel proud OF entertaining the
members OF the Synol or SanhedrIm. 1t IS not mr.
prlsing, therefore, that the solids and fluids dis
cussed this occasion were Of the best In connec.
ton with huids' THE ro.srs
at this BANQUET were also highly Interesting Pro-
lessor Lazarus, with words Of WeIl,mertsd praise
Other tOasts when succeeded were TO the Second
Synod. the CITY Of Augsburg and the Committee OF
beautiful address showed the correctness OF RABBI
Ben AKlbas motto: Nothing new under the sun "
For like synod had met l,5oo years ago la Usscha
RABBI Dr. Aub. Q Bavarian by birth, was rewarded
with endless cheers for q discourse tcemlnH with
patriotism. The learned raobles dad not forget to
give toast TO the NEW YORK HERALD. saying tnat
a eT nss n
always OF this your correspondent assured them,
asking In return that they should empty glasses 70
the modern pOtentates-steam aud electricity.
Sixth Sitting.
report was made on the motion by Rabbi DR.. A
WIENER CTopelul to wit:-"rhe PLAYING Of the
organ on Sabbath by a Jew is not Objectionable"
The learned Doctor adduced many reasons In favor
Of this notion particularly that being for religious
purposes and to elevate the soemnity Of worship, 1t
could not be CLASSIFIED as labor.
nyioU ND mr.
was unanimously adopted, with the exception Of q
In d,oo ntin0v ,,ta