The New York herald., 1878-10-04
A RABBITS DETECTION.
Why the Minister and Officers Of Temple En-
manuel Did Not Attend q Wedding.
RABBI ADLER's DAUGHTER.
Judaism and Ethical Culture
in Conflict.

Miss Sarah Adler daughter OF the Rev. Dr. Samuel
Adler, married yesterday afternoon TO Mr. Julius
Goldman, as the house OF her father. No 6o4 Lexng-
ton avenue, IN the presence OF a large ana dstin-
guished gathering The ceremony was performed by
the Rev. Dr. Adler himself ard among those present
were the BRIDES brother, Professor Felix Adler, Mr.
Edward Lauterbach, Mr.. Frankenhsimsr, ME Rosen-
helm, Dr. j ulius Adler, MIR. ana Mrs. Goldman, Mr.
Sachs, Mr.. Buchanan. Mr. and Mrs schoeneman and
Others In tho evening a reception was held ana he
festivities were kept up until a very late hour
For reasons which viii presently appear this we'd
ding regarded In Jewish circles MS one VI The most
important events IN the recen; history Of the Jews OF
New York. DR.. Samuel Adler, the venerable father
the bride, was for many years the chief minister
OF tho Temple Emanuel, OF this city, where ne ac-
quired a great reputation for piety ana learning.
While occupying Its pulpit he published new ver-
sion OF the Jewish prayer book, which is stl In
IN the congregation. During the past twenty years
he has married many OF the most prominent Of the
members OF the temple, buried others, and been
all times friend well as the pastor OF the sup
porters of this the wealtniest and tho most infuen
tial religious association OF Jews in this country.
Nevertheless AT tho marriage OF his daughter yester
day neither the minister OF the temple, Dr. Gotneil,
nor the president Mr.. May-Dr. Adler's own cousin
hr. Kosenfed, the vice president nor single
OF tho trustees officers of the congregation were
present, Tho explanation OF this strange tact will
why the marriage OF Mss Adler at this time is
considered such an important event, and will also
throw some light upon the present condition Of the
Reformed Jewish Church in New York.
A sUCcEssoR CHOSEN.
While DR.. Samue Adler occupying the pulpit
Of the Temple Emanuel his eldest son. Felix, was,
NJ the instance OF several OF its most prominent
members, sent to Germany TO study for the Jewish
ministry with view TO succeeding 70 the place OF his
iatner. THIS was about tea years ago -Four years
sgo Felix Adler returned During his aosoncs Dr..
iottholl had engaged for short Term assist
Dr. Adler duties and TO deliver English sermsns,
and everybody supposed that he and Felix were
nenceiorlh 10 be the ministers OF the temple.
shortly after the OF the latter he
by the trustees OF the temple deliver lecture in
the pulpit SO long and SO honorabiy filled by hts
iather. He accepsea ihe invitation, and the ap-
ponted day, supported either side by his father
ana DR.. Gotthei. delivered address before one OF
the largest aud most brilliant Jewish audiences ever
assembled in tho city He every by sur
prise, less by his eIoque than ny the tone Of
his discourse. For instead Of delivering . Jewish
sermon to Jewish audience he INDUCED in such an
enunciation OF neutral principles as Left little doubt
that he sound on The iandame tai principles
OF Judaism From beginning 10. ead no did not
tion the name OF GOD; ne did not refer TO JUDAISM
the Jews; he did ailude to his father, make
the least the religious belief Of the peo
pie ne addressing. Negatively, at least he tooK
occasion, this, his nrst Appearance in temple
to renounce Judaism and all revealed religion.
The result great ind,gn tho part Of most
OF the congregation chagrin and dsa ppointment
the part OF Dr. Felix Adisrs irieads DE- Gotihsll
declared mat The young sceptc ever foot
III Inc teinpie pulpit ne Wvuid resign Dr. Samuel
Adler persuaded by his friends TO preach ser
mon virtually IN reply TO his seu's heterodox views,
and It understood, for all, that Felix Adler
would never become the munster OF Temple Eman-
ue This settled and there being no other candidate
IN the heia and no reason why Dr. Adler should delay
his Iona contemplated retircment the venerable rabbi
resigned from active duty aud elected emeritus
rabbi and mos, 0eraiy pensioned with 81 coo year
Tor lie
THE SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL cuLrUgE
DR.. Felix Aaler having oy tnrown up
his prospects VI lie position at the temple, Mr.. Jo-
seph SeiIgman, his friend and patron, obtained Tor
him tho position OF Professor OF Hebrew Cornell
University, himself endowlng the professorsbip.
for a time, and the Temple Emauuel undis-
turbed But TINS did not last long. Two years ago,
IL will be remembered, he came back 10 New YORK
iounaed what has since become New York
SocIety Tor Ethical Culture. 10 this society which
renounces all reiiglOus associations and which
hears the name oil God mentioned AT LIS meetings. and
which mas discarded all prayers and religious rites he
attracted many OF The members of the Tempe
Emanuel Mr. Joseph seIgman, . liberal supporter Of
the temple became the presaent OF tho new society
and with MIN many Others of the most lnnuen-
iai Jews oi The ultra radicai reformed school,
the Temple Emanuel iouDd in the Iney
had expected have tor a leader their most active
ana determined opponent-at least Ia religious
sense.
To tho great astonishment of the temple people,
Ineir old raDvi, Dr. Samuel Adler became u regaIar
attendant the meetings oil The society for EIncsa
Culture. People thought it strange THAI should,
by ms presence give countenance aud suppor, the
views OF MS radical son, out were inclined
tribute II to faIhery soictudc rather ual
sympathy WITH the aims OF The etnicuiturai icono-
slasi Nevertheless, some of the venerable doctor,s
Did con gregants thought he had right TO a
pension from Jewisn congregation ana encourage
people have been Watching MIN ever since for some
proof of his change OF base They claim 10 dis
covered II 10 The zine set Tor The marriage OF MS
laughter, which i IN defiance o jewish law and ira
dition anu contrary precedent
rHE WEDDING DAY.
Yesterday was one ol the ton days between the
1ewisn New Year which happened last Saturday. and
tne Jewish Day Of Atonement, which will De celc-
brated GU Monday This period is known as tbe Zen
Penitentia Day s. and among thu holiest days IN
she jewish calendar. They res.m mDlc tho Christian
Lent when IS said 10 have been in im,ta-
hon OF them; but they are more eoiy IA The
eyes OF Jews than the LenIen limo 70 the Christian
No marriages or other festive gatherings take
place amonz pract'sng jews, even the most reformed
aurtng tbs time. There is perhaps not q Jewish
RABBI IN the country VINO would perform a marriage
ceremony during tnis period AS has been sati, DIR.
Eothsi, who, since his coml TO the Temple Eman-
nel, been one OF the most advanced rsior mers
not only would not perform tho marriage ceremony
uuring those days, out would not even attend.
AS has been sxu, also. DIR. Aaler's own cousin. Mr.
May did on ter the house occasl on, md II
the reformed jews regard marriage during The Ten
Peniten tial Days with much disfsvor how do the
orthodox Jews look upon ~ Simply as sacrilegs.
Thcy point TO Il proof positive that venerable
DIR. samuel Adler, Tor 50 many years leader In
Israel has al last openly ana boldly gone over 10
the ranks Of the enemy, enlisted witn has under
tno banner OF ethical culture and surrendered svsa
tho llItle that tne reformed Jews have hitherto
tanned of the old traditions OF Judaism The reformed
Jews more troubled a. this than their orthodox
brethren. 10 have one of tteir oldest and most
lead ers surrender thus easily they regard as
blow aimed at them. rney attribute Dr. Aaicr's
70 exercised over him Dy ha aud
the effect OF Ibis example npon tic rest oil The
..xlt tl.g tlN
the handsome pension now paid 70 the retired raobi;
but Others olaim that u cannot be done Tor
which reveal still another most markabs state VI
affairs In the Jewish community. IL appears that
among the most prominent members OF The 5ocie
for Ethical Culture are several gentlemen WHO are al
mem bers anu liberal supporters Of tne Temple
Emanuel Belonging 10 both ibsttufions, they go 10
the temple saturday to hear the praises oil lsrses
God nj d to Standard Hail on sunday 10 hear OF the
over OF nature ana oil the perfection OF man Yet
those people have great influence 10 the temple end
will resist last any attempt 20 call Dr. samuel
Adler to account