The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1872-06-13
TEE JEWISH FEAST OF pEHTECoST.
Giving OF the Law on sinai-Confrmatiou a
seventy-four Youthful Israelite,-a solemn
Scene and Practical Addrsss-Ths
Temple and Thirty-sourth Street
Synagogue Services

WHICH CROWDED INTO tne Tefnple Emanuel, on Fifto
avenue, and the services therein conducted The
services began ut $50 A. M. and closed at II 80
r. M The temple was gayly decorated within ana
= without with boughs and branches OF trees aud
with plants and flowers in pots and baskets Tho
centre aisle was arched between the gas pillars
WIN vari-colored flowers, and triple arch OF tho
same covered the pulpit and reading desk. This
aosA' oehg portable affair, was partially removed
'0aoio the service began and as il pro-
s'os'eu 'he remaining piece was placed within
lew Feet OF the ark wherein the law
contained. On either side OF the Mat
form near the pulpit were placed seats npoa
whon che young iadies to the number OF thirty six
dressed In white from the sole or the foot n IN !.
crown OF the head, ranged themselves while fac,or
them sat thirty-eght boys dressed in sombre BLACK
Each one carried prayer book, from which. IN TIE
progress Of the SERVICE they recited simultaneou,v
| In Hebrew the blessing before the law was takam
out and after It had been read. The lessons reaM
were Exodus XXX which includes the Ten Gem
mandments and Proverbs w., which gives advice
and instruction to the young to give good heed to
the law and to fear the Lord God. The first WAS
read in Hebrew and the second In English Hymn
"a. which asks the Divine help and guidance upon
THE CANDIDATES FOR CONFIRMATION,
was then sung by the young people, led by Mr.. Reu-
ben and assisted by the choir which yesterday was
all seated themselves then while Rev. DR.. Adler
preached an eloquent sermon in German on the
all to keep and obey that law and especiay GO for
the young persons then before him awaiting oonHr-
nation at his hands. After the sermon the candt-
uates stoOd up while the Doctor examined them In
their knowledge Of the law. First young miss
would recite one Of the Commandments In Hebrew,
then lad would follow with the same and then all
In unison would recite 1t In English And SO they
spake until all the Commandments had been said In
order Then followed an exhortaton to duty
nrA Hoo
shalt love the Eternal thy God with ali thy hears
holy is the Eternal God; the Whole earth Is rall 81
His glory" The girls and boys then in turn sum-
ments, and gave them the doctrines OF Judaism,
They relate to morals, to activities and labors Of
life. They call upon men to honor and obey Co.. to
abstain from everything that intoxicates, to be
PRACTICE RIGHTEOUSNESS AND JUSTICE
toward all men, and to respect and honor our
lparents, to be Kind to all men, to oior helping
hand hand to the helpless widows and orphans thai
to Rejoice We are 20 be KIND and tender toWar
animals: the righteous man careth for the life OF
MS best And when the day comes that these
Lord turn pure language into mankind, and all
shall know him nom the least even unto the great
ya'sas cover The 'ne sssss
be aG;knowSledged One and His name % one
their lessons, the candidates next made their
fesSl0n OF faith In an audible voice to all and In
personality Of God and His providence over all His
works. They then accepted the truth and the In.
him to Israel, and, lastly, they acknowledged theft
bellef IN hnal Judgment and In God as the Judge
verse Of hymn was then sung, after which
DR.. Gutheim addressed the young people In
English:- You are standing here he said, In the
presence Of your parents and friends, and In the
presence OF TINS immense congregation, to De con-
@ Of ths q
upon you, your determination to adhere to the re-
ngion of Israel and your nxed purpose to
in your lives. This is the most solemn
this hour will never fade away from your memory.
When you look back over the past and reflect on
the OF NE now great must De your graf
whose providence has guided you through the dam
gers incident to childhood and caused your parents
means and opportunities to become virtuous and
happy members OF society. This Is not accorded to
even at this solemn hour, who are not blessed with
devoted fathers and loving and affecti0nate moth
ers, whose counsel and presence would cheer and
have had dear little brother or sister, who was
transplanted into the realms Of bliss and was not
permitted to celebrate with you this festival on
earth. With holy devotion
THEREFORE, LOOK UP TO GOD
and fervently pray to Him whose mercy has not
help you in the future. For In leaving this school
Of instruction you will enter the school Of life,
where you will have need to remember the sublime
doctrines and principles taught you here. Religion
may be justly defined as the science oil life BY o
faithful performance of all the duties OF life can
you hope for happiness Happiness comes not BY
wealth. nor by strength OF manhood, nor beauty OF
womanhood but by purity OF heart and the practice
Of every virtue and duty. You will have to sustain
many struggle; your moral nature will often be
put to the test; remember, therefore,, and forgee
not this solemn hour when you stood before the
n
God and this people to keep His holy law.
Remember also, and forget not that, as you have
this hour lsraelites from conviction. You must
evince at all times the purity and the sublimty Of
odious prejudice ever induce YOU to forget that you
Israelites but he such in the noblest sense OF
that woId,champons OF truth Of virtue Of holt
ment the eyes Of your parents are resting upon you
with tenderest emotion and purest affection. Love,
honor and cherish them. ASK God for His guidance
and providence to be with you and over you. Be
strong and OF good courage. fear not, neither be
you in the past will not leave you nor forsake YOU
in the days to come.
DR.. Gutheim having finished his address, the ark
was opened and Dr. Adler, facing 1t, laid his hands
upon the head OF each boy and girl as they passed
before him. and offered up prayer for their future
SCENE WAS SOLEMN AND IMPRESSIVE.
ana as the confirmed left the sacred presence
feeling the na
ana many tears were shed by the people. Tho
ordinary service was continued after Tits.
In Thrty-f0urth street synagogue similar SER
vice was performed by DR.. vldaver, but the num-
Der confirmed was much less than In the Temple.
There were nine girls and four boys ranged before
the pulpit whom the Doctor questioned IN the law,
the catechism and the principles OF Judaism. He
then called upon one OF the young ladies' to pray.
and q Miss Mlchacls offered up as fervent and
unctuous prayer as the most devout Methodist
could do. The Doctor then addressed the candi-
dates, and when he had closed Master Dinkelspiel
offered up prayer Each one was called upon 10
give some motto which they would adopt for life.
and they did so, quoting from the Psalms Proverbs
and Isaiah and giving their own Interpretation Of
the texts quoted Tie Doctor preached Sinai SER
mon TO the crowded congregation.
SMALLPOX IN JERSEY CITY.
Never was there more OCCASION for precautions