Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1890-09-29
JEWISH FEAST OF TABERNACLEs.
Rev. Levy's Eloquent Apostrophe to
American Liberality.

Rev. Levy's Eloquent Apostrophe to
American Liberality.
Last evening there was ushered in the
sbove-named Jewish holiday. Il is OBJ
served in accordance with the biblical
Injunction 10 be found in Leviticus xiii,
verses 39.44. Historically it celebrates the
wanderings OF the ancient Israelites in the
wilderness, where they were providentially
provided with 'tabernacles, while, agri-
culturally speaking, II IS the harvest fes-
tival. In order 10 combine both these ele-
ments, "a model of an ancient booth" was
reared in the Synagogue by the ladies of
the congregation. An Offering was made
of all the fruits and flowers Of the season.
| The effect was very unique and picturesque,
and reflected great credit upon the unset
| hsh laboTs OF those who devoted much
time and trouble in providing this novel
| feature.
The service was conducted by the Rev. ].
! Z. Levy, assisted by an efficient choir I'M
der the direction of Professor Kinross,
while Mrs. A. Bonnheim sang AS Pants
the Hart in her usual charming manner,
Mrs. a. Elkus ably acting as her accom-
pianist.
The sermon, based on LsYiicus xiii,
| 80 a.. was preached by the rabbi, and par
took of the character of Thanksgiving
for the Harvest" The peroration was as
follows;
And If. in spite Of these considerations, our
hearts be not sofleued, If gratitude TO Proyi-
dence be not felt for the beneheent gifts OF
Nature, then. at lesst, as Jews, We cannot re-
| fraiu from Offering tribute OF thanksgiving 10
| God for the meIcies enjoyed BY Us during the
| past year. We need nOJ tonight revert 70 the
| past trials and tribulatiops OF our people-how,
rs effectively as the dykes o. Holland Keep DaeS
the waters OF the ocean; were means exhaus ca
| 20 raise barriers and DISTINCTIONS between US
and Our fellow-men in past times. But, even
/ in the present day, there Is heard IN the slT,
while the SLY is clear here the iumbhnS
sounds OF distant thunder that betoken storm
! 20 be encountered by our less favored brethren
Naeiern Europe.
% e ms, ana .,ii.sgLca what 81. lnfpIipds- %
! difference the names iualeate The one like
/ the parched and dried ears OF corn, blasted aud
! Unlocking, seen by the ancient aespot IN his
dream; the other ike the benencelt lana, low
/ ing with milk 9nd honey dreamed over Dy tle
| grand old prophet as the nome OF the iueai re-
/ public. II gratitude be stranger 10 your
/ breasts summon 70 y9UT luis the iron iur-
mace Of Russia, the Modern Egypt, ana Inese
blessed Sia.es, the golden ialu % p sS;
Contrast the peace, thu security lhe 4iSS&y'i-
eni9yed here With the trials, the unrest, the
dangers endured there: and If you lave hearts
OF deSh they VIII REBOUND With pious grstliude
| and they VIII pTonps you 10 repeal me Joyous
prayer OF our ancient tallSfss 'On give AAdliAs
to The Lord for His mercy endures forever
Later on shall take another opportunity OF re,
ieTIing 10 the Russian question from different
point of view; tonight this passing reference
must suffice. We are perfectly CRATE
fully cOutented under the wise government
that permits Us 10 enjoy those rights f3r which
Moses lought-a government THAI has destroyed
all barriers that separated men OF different
| ereeds and coloTs Whether we be called upon
10 defend the innocent IN the Courts of law;
whether We be soldiers, or artisans or mechan-
les we viii always love this land and work for
its prosperity, and fulfill our duties as citizens.
And yet more must We do, If our Thauksgiv-
ing is 70 be sincere. We must renew onr vow OF
allegiance to the old faith. 1t Is said that when
Addison was dying he called his friends around
him and said: See how Christian can die u
Let IL be our determination 20 show how jew
! can live. Let our pure morality, our piety, our
charity in thought and deed and speech, be-
{ come an illustration of the beauty and truth
and strength Of Judaism
J In offering our heartfelt praise 10 God for H!
amending mercies we are rendering a tribute L
Him 10 whom all glories are due. But, inter
mingled with our feelings OF thankfulness, le
there be interviewer prayer that we sinai
ALWAYS be able to make this double declaration
that we have mistaken love for our country
Interchangeable attachment TO our reig'oni