The San Francisco call., 1897-10-07
JEWISH NEW
YEAR IS over
Appropriate Services Were
Held in All the Syna-
gogues.
Rabbi Voorsanger Delivered an
Intensely Interesting
Address.
Stores Were Closed and the Day
Devoted to Fasting and
Worship.

If the pessimistic Israelite with ad
vanced views regarding the decadence OF
his faith could have visited San Francisco
yesterday, could have witnessed the vast
crowds assent bled in the temples and
noted the devout air of the multitude as
sem bled. he would have had ample reason
to modify his opinions. Rarely in the
history of San Francisco Judea has there
been such vast outpouring OF those who
reverence their ancient faith. From all
parts of the State they came, reformed
Jews, orthodox Jews, radical Jews, con-
servative Jews-Hebrews of all shades OF
opinion on matters ritualistic and COM
munal. For the nonce Jeshurum had
ceased to wax fat and kick, and this from
physical as we'll as moral causes. The
Hebrew banker stood side by side with
the humble peddler, and the wealthy
merchant rubbed elbows with his INDECENT
brother in Israel.
From early m orning until after the sun
had set the house of Israel communed
with God. Services were held in all the
synagogues, and at intervals sermons
were preached by the rabbis. A special
feature was made of the musical portion
of divine worship. Traditional melodies
modernized and adapted to present-day
requirements were efficiently rendered by
choirs of trained voices accompanied on
the organ. The com positions of III odern
musicians, too, were included in the
services.
A single blast on the shofar, or cornet,
announced the termination of the fast of
the atonement. Below will be found an
account OF the serv ces in detail.
The Hebrew Day of Atonemenu came
to an end last night at o'clock and was
observed in all the Jewish synagogues
Services began at an early hour in the
morning and continued throughout the
day. The Temple Emanu-El was
crowded all day and the services held
there were particularly interesting.
Rabbi Voorsanger delivered Two addresses
and the musical programme was espe-
cially good. Most of the music was COM
posed and arranged by Cantor Z. J. Stark
and was rendered by an orchestra ana
choir directed by Wallace Sabin, organist.
The soloists were Miss Daisy Cohn, Mrs.
S. Reynolds, a. Werner and s. Homer
Henley.
Services began at the TEN pie Emanu-El
at 10 A. NJ. and ended at $3.50 P. NJ. Promi-
nent features of the morning service we're
the rendering of the opening hymn.
"Lord'of ALL" "Kedushah" Ga sanctifica-
toni the anthem Lift Up Your Heads"
and "Ez Cha1im." Miss Cohn sang a
solo part in the last number.
In the afternoon "Unesaneh- Toker'
was rendered and was partly sung bv
Cantor Stark upon the traditional Jewish
melody.
The memorial service, which began at
$3.50, was particularly interesting and the
orchestra was assisted by a harp and flute.
The opening hymn, 20 Lord, What Is
Man ?" was com posed by Cantor Stark.
and both Ms. Reynolds and Miss Cohn
sang solos. the requiem, "Whv Art
Thou Cast Down, My Soul?" by Cantor
Stark. was a feature of the service.
Rabbi Voorsanger delivered an address
at noon, taking as his subject Jonah"
For the purposes of his lecture he divided
the life OF Jonah into three stages, and
from each drew lesson applicable to the
Hebrews CT to-day.
The Bush-street temple was elaborately
decorated with flowers, and the choir rem
dered some very effective music. The
choir consisted Of Mrs. Eva Tenney. NJ Sc
Sarah Bienenield, Mrs. Reed Cushman
Miss Maud Frank, Willis Bachelor. ]. H'
Lawrence und Charles Parent. Professor
+. DellepiaDe officiated at the organ.
Rabbi Meyers delivered two addresses
during the day. At noon he spoke on the
subject of Confession" and In the alter
noon the memorial services which were
com posed by Rabbi Meyers were rendered.
At the Congregation Beth Israel the
services beean as early as O'Clock in the
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