The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-05-30
FESTIVAL OF PENTECOST,
1t Was COMMUNICATED by San
Franciscan IsraeIites
Yesterday.
THE TEMPLES ARE DECORATED.
Confirmation Exercises Held by
Children Of the Hebrew
Sabpath-Schools.

Pentecost, the second of the great He
brew festivals, was celebrated yesterday
| The synagogues were filled with large
audiences, and the sacred edifices were
dressed in their holiday garb of white
! Floral decorations were also in evidence,
the Pentecost partaking of the character
| of a summer festival. A feature of the ser
vices was the confirmation exercise. which
was concluded by the distribution OF
| diplomas to the confirmants.
The Temple Emanuel presented q
beautiful appearance. Floral pieces OF
great beauty were placed in profusion
where they appeared the most effective
| The pillars of the synagogue were adorned
with garlands of green, and on the pulpit
| were placed palms and Towering shrubs.
| The music was of high order, and was
| under the direction of Cantor E. J. Stark
| Among the numbers rendered were Psalm
c (Horin). Miss Daisy Cohn rendered
effective aid with her soprano voice. In
strumental music, string and wind. was
furnished by Messrs. Schmidt and Heine
M any of the numbers sung were of Cantor
Stark composition.
The confirmation exercises were opened
with the singing of "Come, we Children, VI
introducing a solo by Miss Cohn. Fifteen
children then ranged themselves around
the pulpit, where they were questioned by
Rabbi Voorsanger regarding the teachings
of the Jewish faith. Each of the con-
frmants delivered an appropriate address,
either to the class or to the congregation.
DR.. Voorsanger then addressed the chill
dren who had been confirmed, giving them
an outline of their duties as Hebrews and
IL -4ol% I.
Der that the greatest title they could attain
was gentleman or gentlewoman.
Diplomas were issued to the following
confrmants, who have attended the Sab
bath-school:
Dora Levy, Cecilia Fischer, Henrietta A.
Son, Matilda Coblentz, Lucille S. Wollen-
berg, Edna Schloss, Rosine 81. Dennery,
A. Scheeline, Albert FL. Frank, julius H.
Voorsanger, Alex Meyer, Arthur Nor
mand, Aubrey Wertheimer.
The closing hymn, composed by Mr..
Stark, brought the beautiful service to it's
close.
The synagogue Sheriff. Israel at Post
and Taylor streets looked it's best yester-
day. Great efforts were made in the way
of floral decoration. From the ark to the
reading desk were stretched strings of
green, with roses, sweet peas and ferns.
Immense palm branches stretched from
floor to ceiling, and banks of flowers sur
rounded the pulpit.
The musical portion of the service was
under the direction of Rev. D. Davis,
cantor. Mrs. II. J. Stewart officiated at
the organ, and was ably assisted by
quartet choir. The hymn, 30 Rest in the
Lord" was sung by Miss Ella V. Nc
Closkey, and harvest anthem by the
choir. In the psalm taken from the Hal
lei solo was sung by Mrs. Alvina Heuer
yxyhn
advantage.
The following children received certifi-
Gates of confirmation: Samuel Levenson,
David Breitstein, Albert Samuels, Julia
Steveler, Gussie Wolfsohn, David Mon
asch, Selby Badt, ]. Zekind, Hazel Leszyn-
sky, Ray Flatow. During the exercises
Selby Badt read an essay entitled ''The
Jew" He said:
The moment fast approaches when we shall
receive recognition as members of the Jewish
commu unity, an ancient brotherhood, holy
order that has survived the onslaughts of time
and persecution. To-day it is yet more strong
and vigorous, more capable of performing good
and noble work. No more fettered by super
stition, no longer chained by the belief that
our pure ideals are for and for US alone.
We are disseminating the truths of our re-
ligion. New duties devolve upon us now that
the careers of our lives open before US. We
follow the study Of our religion and history
SO that our extended knowledge may better
fit us fol the performance of our mission.
We, must uPlift. the name OF Jew, and
make 1t title of respect. We must demon
strate to all the world the beauty
OF our faith, by evidencing through our lives
and actions the breadth and tolerance of our
creed. We must endeavor to bring about good
feeling between man and man, creed and
creed, people and people. Unity, our watch
word, mnst be deeply impressed upon our
hearts and minds, and its echo must continu-
ally resound in our ears. We must learn to re-
ceive all men as brothers and to refuse to
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ally, must we strive TO convince the world
that the Jew is man of intelligence possess
ing the desire and the power to rise. Not pas
sive listeners but active workers must we
become if we understand the teachings
of our faith. Not mere professions but
actual performance is. the duty of the
worldly comfort and possessions to spread
the knowledge of God and his laws so
must we ever labor to bring about that glad
some time when all the earth shall acknowl-
edge one God. Our fathers were ever loyal to
the country of their adoption and worked with
all their might for the welfare of that land
which sheltered them and afforded them asy-
lum when persecution drove them forth. We,
the native sons of a glorious republic that
grants freedom to all alike, must early become
imbued with the sentiment of loyalty. We
must be patriotic, work for the good of our
country, obey its laws and become worthy and
useful citizens. All this our religion COM
mands us, and with deep reverence let US pray
God bless our country.
Beth Israel. AS at the other synagogues
many floral decorations were noticeable in
and around the building. Towering
plants were distributed over the pulpit
platform, wreaths, bouquets and garlands
serving to decorate the other parts of the
temple.
Professor II. ]. Stewart was in charge of
the musical part of the exercises. Many
appropriate hymns and classical compost
tions were rendered by a competent choir
under his direction. The choir was COM
posed of Mrs. Bruno and Miss Millicent
Flynn, sopranos; Misses Miriam Cooney
and Maude Chappelle, contraltos; Richard
Valerga, tenor; S. Homer Henley, bass.
The order of service arranged by Rabbi
M. s. Levy was as follows:
Processional March. Professor ii. j. Stewart
Sonnrmatlon LYNN. Choir and class
30 God When Thou Appearest" (Mozart) Choir
Opening prayer Sydney Herzog
Upenng adaress.. Tassle Harris
EeaSt Vi w Leo Levy
Len commandments. ................. Dora Olinsky
luirleen CreedS. susie kurlander
20 Holy Father (VerdD ............ Choir
faitn Hattie Abramson
Rewards and Punishments.. Tilie Levy
1I,ope fau NaCnan
ConSCiellCe... ElneI w acnOlQer