The herald., 1895-09-07
THE NEW JEWISH RABBI
Rev. M. G. Solomon Arrives From
New York
He Is Interviewed and Tells Of His Past Life
and Future Hopes-A Kindly,
Courteous Gentleman

The new rabbi of the local Jewish syn
agogue arrived in town yesterday aod
was seen by Herald reporter at his
house last evening. His name is Moses
G. Solomon, and the reporter found him
in the midst of his household goods. deep
in the mysteries of unpacking.
Mr. Solomon is small man, sligh tly be-
low the medium height and possesses a
dark, keen face, lighted by pair OF
bright eyes that twinkle pleasantly be-
hind his glasses. Though very tired with
his journey, he was pleasant and seemed
willing to tell the reporter few little
matters about has former life and his
plans for his new parish.
II was formerly the chief rabbi OF the
synagogue in Johnstown, O., but / re-
signed that place in order TO 60 to New
York aud pursue my literay studies.
There l resided about one year, study il S
hard for book tn At intended to write
and that now hope soon to publish. The
book l will tall you about some othe r
time" be said with smile, and no
amount of persuasion would induce him
to give any more information on this sub
iect.
while was in New Yotk," contin-
ued Mr.. Solomon, II received this call
from the synagogue of Los Angeles and
at once accepted it. l have many friends
out here and / seized the opportunity to
be nsar them
"And what arc your plans for the fu-
ture, rabbi? Have you fixed on any plan
of action to take in the matter of the
new sypagoguef" he was asxed.
"As to that I cannot say" he replied.
II have yet to meet my parishloners as
a body, and until do IL will be inn pos
sible to say what action will be taken in
regard to so important a matter"
1T is said you will meet your people
tomorrow and make them your opening
address, ~
"No, shall not meet my people to-
morrow. l am tired from the journey.
and so shall make no effort to speak
tomorrow. My hard stuaiss in New
York have rather undermined my
health, but here" and tho rabbi glanced
out of the window, through which the
lats afternoon sun was glowing. "ah,
here a man can live and enjoy life. 1t
is most wonderful thing to me. this
California climate Of yours: The air is
like wine to me, and I shall soon make
up for the lost strength that left behind
me in New York"
'Ishope," continued the rabbi, 'to
make this my home for many years to
come. The synagogue has not been
prosperous lately, owing to the fact that
IL
ship in. But that is fault that shall
not long remain without being rem
edied, and we shall soon have one of the
finest synagogues on the coast. l hope to
join the factions that have arisen in the
congregation and to have them together
as one body. My work has always been
successful in this direction. and 1 see no
good reason for failure in this place. 1
hope to meet my people some time next
week. and shall hold musical service
at the same time"
After few more remarks the rabbi
begged to be excused from further speech.
as he had much to do and was fatigued
from his journey. He speaks with but
little accent, ana his face is most ex-
pressive one, lighting up as he talks an
the various expressions chase themselves
across his countenance. varying as to the
| mood or subject The Jewish people
are to be congratulated on securing such
canable and courteous gentleman for
their rabbi.