Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-10-10
THE Day OF AroNE1rF,NT.

Celebration of the Hebrew Anniversary OF
JON kippur-Sermon by Rev. DIR. Wech-
slsr.
Following is an abstract Of an eloquent
sermon preached last Sunday by Rabbi
Wechsler:
JOIN KIPPUR DAY OF AToNEMENT.
This evening when the sun sets the
Israelites celebrate the happiest festival OF
the year-the day of atonement. It occurs
ten days after the new year, which is the
tenth day of Fishri. The days from
New Year to the day of atonement are
called the ten days OF repentance, and
JON kippur smeans forgiveness, for the
Lord has promised through his Holy mes
sages shat all sins shall be forgiven Oh
that day" The true lsraelite, however,
must repent before he can expect forgive
ness for sins committed. The Hebrew
language has three definite terms for sin:
Ched, Ofon and Peshah. The first
signifies wrong committed
without evil intentions. The second an
iniquity and harboring bad thoughts with
evil Intentions, while the third is the high
est degree of sin-a crime, a wicked deed,
and being fully aware Of its consequences.
For all these different sins the Lord prom
ises to Israel forgiveness but this must be
properly qualified, ''for the. wicked must
forsake his ways" says the prophet. The
Israelite5 believe in no mediator Or Savior
who stands between them. AS every Is
raelite is strictly responsible for his &C.
tiogs SO ne must humble himself before
his Maker if he has fo1seken the paths of
righteousness. Besides, the I5raelites are
reminded that sins committed against
their fellow man cannot be atored until
one wrong or injury inflicted upon their
neighbor is adjusted. The Israelites WIS
are true to their religion
must abstain from all food from
evening TILL evening and indulgence in
no enjoyment of any kind. The houses of
worship are open during the entire day,
and prayers of penitence are uttered as
well as duplication made to the benign
Father to have mercy upon his people. The
service throughout is one OF the most i'm
posing character. Only on that day, as
long as the temple YVES standing in Jeru-
salem, could the high priest enter the
Holy of Holes. Israel at this present day
has no priests or Levitss, but the character
of the day of atonement is most solemn
throughout. The law is very explicit
in this regard: "Whosoeyer does not OBJ
serve this day shall be expelled
from the congres atiops Of Israel" All
who are yet faithful to their religion
will close up their business and enter their
houses of worship for earnest reflection,
prayer and repentance. This will be the
case also at this city. Divine service at
the temple, On Tenth street, will COM
mence this evening at 6 p. n, and to-
morrow at $50, to last until sunset. The
rabbi will deliver three sermons; one this
evening in English; one tomorrow at
II IA. in English, and enc at 4 p. IN. in
German. We learn from the rabbi that
all are welcome to these services. It will
always be a rich treat to hear the rabbi,
Rev. DR.. Wechsler, who is known here n
an elegant writer. ripe scholar, and
above all, liberal and progressive in his
views. The Israelites celebrate five days
after the day of atonement the feast ot
tabernacles, of which we will give in due
time full description.