The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-21
OBITUARY..


Rev. Samuel n. Isaacs, tho loading representative
OF Judaism this country and pastor OF tho
Forty-iourth Street Synagogue, .Shaaray Tella"
died at his residence, No l522 broadway, near Forty
sixth street. at eight O'Clock Sunday night Tho
edlatc of his death general debility and
cysis. which he attacked about ;hree weeks
ago. Mr. Isaacs was born In Lcewardsn, Holland, IN
The month OF January, 1904 HIS father a banker
ia that city, but, losing all his property during the
French war, he omisratcd 10 England. he there
sumcd tho position OF RABBI, instracting his
nve young 10 become teachers In
Israel. Four OF those adopted the profession ono Of
whom after died. Another received a call to tho
congregation OF sydney, Australia, where be died
about eight years ago. third, Rev. Professor d. NJ.
Isaacs, was minister OF largo congregation In Man
chester, England, and was widely esteemed Tor his
no talents and stirring eloquence Beyond tho edu-
cation given him by his father, the Rev. Samuel N.
Isaacs did derive much OF his learning IRON
others he never graduated at any college, In this re-
spect no was literally sot- made man. His
desire for study and the diligence with
which he pursued knowledge. especially that
which rotated 10 jewish matters. soon gained
him distinction. Whom quite young man he was
engaged principal In Hebrew educational ana
charitable institution In London, known as the Nevy
Isedck, nov located at Norwood. Tho institution
parlook OF tho character OF d school and orphan
asylum combined About tins limo he married.
Alter several years of labor there he received CALL
IN 1889, from the congregation OF B'na Jcshurun IN
tho old Elm Street Synagogue. This call ho accepted
ana arrived in New York ! the autumn OF tho Same
year. Inere were thcn only two synagogues IN tho
city Soon alter he obtained nis charge a
dispute arose among The members Of tho
The congregation was split up into two
factions Mr. Isatcs accused OF showing partisan
synagogue building against him. mo determined
rabD b0wover, win MS 10 lowers obtained access TO
their worship. Tho affair created good deal OF cx
citement AZ tho Time and feeling on boz sides ran
nigh Mr.. lsaacs hndng TINT the work Of reconc'lla-
ion was impossible, decided upon leaving the church
with those who agreed with him, some OF whom were
among the elders OF the original congregation. Tho
new congregation was formed IN 1870 In that year
they built for themselves the old synagogue
in Wooster street Tho Guy was rapidly
spreading in this direction and In 1864 the
ton known Shaaray Tcnla yielded 10 the u,town
movement anu removed 10 the building, corner OF
ThIrty-sixth street and Broadway, which they occu-
pied until the completion OF their new and beautiful
synagogue IN West Fosty-iourtn street. near SIKH
During the tlmc that his congregation worsbpped
in The Wooster street edihcc Mr. Isaacs kept pri
vats school. When tho church moved up town
he began the publication OF the Jepish Messenger.
OF which he has been the editor since
It's establishment iwenly-ono years ago The
object OF his founding the journal was
charitable the proceeds beng intended Tor tho vari
Gus Jewish charities. Auolnor object was 10 oppose
The growing tendency 10 IaxiLy oil discipline tho
jewish Church. The learned rabbi advocated with all
the vGor OF his pen Tho ancient rites OF the Jews and
the maintaining OF orthodox beliefs The paper pro-
gresscd very we'll, though meeting with much oppos-
ton from the Asmonea", published by Mr.. Robert
Lyons, which advocated the new views. After Mr..
Lyons death the Messenger had wider scope, and Tor
many years continued 10 be tho leading representa-
organ OF the Hebrew faith In this country Mr..
lsaacs' labors wcre very great Besides the
duct OF tho newspaper and tho management OF
the synagogue he preached as well as read al the ser
vices for many years. never missing single day. In
1864 his age began tell on hin ana The services OF
reader were engaged TO assist him. Sui later, when
tho congregation occupied their last building, tho
Rev. Dr. DO Soto Mendes was chosen assistant minis
duties pastor, Mr. lsaacs ago prevented him from
| actively engaging In them Mr. lsaacs also took
very prominent part In the formation OF the Board Of
| jewish Delegates. q sort OF council composed
| OF congregations IN This city and
vicinity, OF which no was for many years member,
his sou actlug as secretary. lie also prominent
member OF the Theological seminary and Scientific
School, founded by the late sampson simpson, at
Yonkers; member oil tho society Tor tho Relief of
| Nortn American lsraelitss. Woo president OF the
Chovrn, or benevolent society attached TO his
gregat,on. besides bong connected with many other
Charitable institutions Politically speaking, although
by no means politician, MI. Isaacs was republican
| aud TOOK prominsnt part In tho funeral services
| over the body OF A0raban, Lincoln 10 this city He
WIS personal friend Of General Grant, who presented
him with testimonial on the occasion oi bis golden
| wedding.
Jewish minister IN inc ana .ne secona VINO ho
"ather of the jewish cierRy In this city, ~ he re-
hero longer than any other Hebrew minister His
trac. crowds Of visitors-Christians IN large num-
bers-as he lectured In English, and SO little was
people generally attended TO be informed on those
topics He was very actively engaged In all nut
to compose any literary WORKS besides his
articles In the Messenger and his sermons
For the last nvo years ne been very feeble, and
for this reason HIS congregation retired him, In Jan
aia,ng .h. name Of pastor out performing Of
| active duties. His ADVICE vas sought Tor w prom-
men. Hebrews IN al paris Of the county, He was QUO
sixth street. He was always ready when called upon
aid public matters. lilo has lectured before Yaio
| College and othor institutions. Mr. lsaacs Vas
always beloved and respected Tor his consistency.
| There never bemsh upon his character. Ho
boiricnd a stranger. He was very firm in MS ad.
hcrenco ritual and orthodox teachings, POSI-
ton from which he never swcrved. This gained him
| tho respect OF tho community and OF Jews OF both
| branches Though not wealthy no gained quito .
wiic aud eight children. four ana four daughters
His labors tor tho dignity Of JUDAISM la tho United
states were severe ana ntcrruptcd and hts SER
models OF pcty and patriotic love for tho
A. meeting OF the North American Relief Society,
| hcld yesterday. II was unanimously
Father the all good ali .hinrs we'll
beloved friend worthy associate ,ho Rev NJ Isaaes
solved thai ia oaer 20 ssoS our and
teen 20 his sacred memory sutabs resolutions be pro.
arsS a saa p''''"'00 - us anu
Resolved That ws attend his funeral In body and fur.
beers TOR thirty days
by tho OF the sy nagoguc with which
| deceased connected His funeral viii take place
tomorrow morning
| GEORGE KELLocK.
Tho portly 1guro and good naturcd face Of Mr..
George Kcllock, Superintendent Of Outdoor Poor,
will in future be missod from his accustomed place In
the front Office OF the Department Of Charities ana
Correction. HIS ample chair empty, Is u likely
that win no soor filled BY any so we'll acquainted
with tho duties OF tho position which his has
made vacant Mr. Kcllock diod yesterday morning
at baif.p,st ton O'Clock, at his residence. No AL
Lexington avenue Of fatty degeneration Of tho heart
\ Al the tne Of his death no was sixty -four years o.
age. lie had been absent from his oflciai position
| for just week, but Tor tour months previously
nothing but persistent ndcty to duty sustained him
In hts unremtting attention to business, which tho