The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07
ACCEPTED GODS HOLY LAW.
Confirmation Services at Mickva Is
raeI Temple.

raeI Temple.
The impressive confirmation services at
Mickva Israel synagogue yesterday morn
inC were witnessed by a large. congrega-
ton. There were many Christians in the
congregation, who watched the service
with interest.
Five young ladies, Misses Hortense
Stern, Ada Enrich. Helen Binswanger
Norma Eckstein and Eta Rothschnd,
were the confirmants.
The temple was beautifully decorated
with graceful palms and potted plants,
the space about the pulpit where the con-
firmants sat being veritable bower.
The service began with the Baruch Ha-
bah, the Hebrew name for the 12Sth
Psalm, chanted by the choir. Immedi-
ately after the Psalm the offering of
flowers was made. The confirmants, clad
entirely in white, marched up the aisles
and 10 the front of the platform, upon
which each deposited a handsome bou-
quet, having first recited verses from the
Bible pertaining to flowers. This done,
they took their places, three on one side
and two on the other side of the platform.
Rev. I. P. Mendes delivered an address,
introducing the confirmants to the work
they will have before them as members
of the congregation.
The opening prayer on behalf of the
confirmants was offered by Miss Eta
Rothschild. In part 1t was as follows!
Almighty Father of the Whole Universe,
there is no greater privilege granted to
Thy children than the one which allows
US to approach Thy throne and pour out
before Thee the desires and
requests of our hearts, and there
ate than the present one, when as can
dldates for the great honor of confrma>
ton we come to Thee for the sole pur-
pose of invoking Thy aid and enlisting Thy
sympathy. Be with our minds, that we
may not forget a single word we would
speak before Thee and, Father place the
crown of success upon our heads as Thy
blessing. Remember, also, in loving kind
ness my fellow classmates and friends,
who have been my constant companions
in this work of religious preparation, and
grant that to-day we may lay the founda-
ton Of an attachment one for
the other which shall cling to
US throughout our whole lives.
Let no cloud ever darken our horizon, but
teach us, Father, to always come to thee
in love and humility for a kind and a good
God art Thou, blessed be Thy name for
ever, amen.'
The religious examination of the con-
III 4ildtlS COllSiSteu OF questions prOp0QnQed
by the rabbi and the answers of the con-
firmants. These answers were lengthy and
exhaustive of the points suggested by the
queries. They were given with a perfect
memory and showed the care with which
the young ladies had attended their study:
The confirmants acceptance of the law
was by Miss Ada Ehrlich and the class
Miss Ehrlich spoke the acceptance in part,
and all the conhrmants spoke passages in
concert.
The introduction to the acceptance was
as follows. Here in the presence of the
mighty God of Israel we yield that loyal
allegiance which binds us henceforth to
His holy law. We low our heads with duti-
full submission to all that He may decree
concerning us in the future. We
place all our hopes and all our
trust in Him, feeling assured that He
who is the mighty God can place us far
beyond the reach of all dangers and trou-
bles, and can erect over our heads the
sacred tabernacle of everlasting peace"
The closing prayer was offered by Miss
Helen Binswanger. In part, 1t was as fol-
lows: Almighty Father and Supreme
Creator Of all that exists! AS we lift our
eyes unto Thee and feel our hearts leaping
into Thy presence, with the refrain of our
prayerful desires we can only bless Thee
and crave for a favorable result as the
reward of our sincerity. Take, Almighty
Father our words of acceptance and ac-
acknowledgement, and let them grace Thy al
tar with the assurance of our fealty and
obedience"
An address was then delivered by the
rabbi, after which he blessed the confirm
ants.
Yesterday was the Feast of Pentecost
which is observed With prayer. The or
thodoX Jews observe Today as well. 1t
is at Pentecost that the confirmation SER
vices are held, there being usually about
the same number of confrmants. The
young ladies confirmed yesterday had been
engaged in the study of the principles of
the religion since last November prepar-
ing for the examination that was held some
days ago. To the young lady making the
| best average in this examination, Mr.
| Mendes will present very handsome BIZ
bic, bound in white silk. Heretofore he
has offered a gold medal for these exam
nations, but the Bible he regards as more
appropriate Miss Helen Binswanger was
the first young lady confirmed by Mr..
Mendes whose parents he had united in
marriage. His connection with Mickva
| Israel congregation has bridged twenty
years and Miss Binswanger's confirmation
was thus noteworthy.
ANOTHER SLAVE FAKE.