Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-09-02

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the crown of a. good name "a man ~
3 !. next came a ladies, quartette and
duet. List the Cherubic Hosts - from
eiauls Holy City. by the Misse~l skin
ner. kindred illlams, Hecht. Mrs.
Berry and Mr.. Richards. y 3ii'F -, = : =
ADDRESS OFtWELCOME.
rs president Of the congregation Mr..
l. Morltz babe Dr. Eberson welcome
ana thrice welcome to the synagogue
ne also extended to him his right hand
on .oehalf of the whole congrega ton.
pieueing their earnest support.
he INAUGURALAD ADDRESS
as Mr.. Morltz concluded. the new
Rabbi. S. r. Cohen, then Z rose and
SPOKE ,s,i, IN part, as follows:,5s.
Inc rabbi Of old was merely n scfo:
ar of Jewish traditions and mi M.
thorlty In Jewish questions. This In
lluenceo was wholly in the synafyorne
ana religious school, but the change in
the conditions OF the Jews by Their.
etnahcipation from the rigorous laws
or the middle ages has called for 81
greater ability in the rabbi. He must
be q scholar of Jewish tradition. hut
ne must also be a student of compara
tive religions, besides he must know
al those sciences the knowledge OF
kind. mo :
RMS, however, is mere preparatory
knowledge. With this he energies
from the school-room and his study TO
enter the larger arena of the world
io.uay the rabbi must be a preacher,
lecturer and an ora tor.
as preacher lie must talk feelinrlv
ana tenderly or firmly and cmphati-
GalIy on the truths OF life, to touch tho
neart-springs, to open the portals of
the soul by the love of God, to bind
man to man by the bands of love and
devotion. 10 speak of goolness and
Kindness, Justice and mercy, charity
ana Dencvolencs; TO plead to cmotive
forces for the bursting of human bar
riers, the equality of man and the
uLity OIL GOO, the Fatherhood of God
and the brotherhood OF man.
L he rabbi must also be n priest and
d pastor. As pastor he must visit his
people in private. to minister to their
private spiritual wants, to know. man
as man is. his desires and passions.
happiness with the halo of heaven. to
tlnge ms sorrow with the hope of inn
mortal love. to send light to those who
walk IN darkness, to give hope to those
c, 20 whom life seems hopeless. to teach
MIN whose heart knows only bitterness
that even though il be dark TO-DAY. to.
morrow >the sun will be bright.
take 1t. therefore," DR.. Cohen con-
cluoeu, that the rabbi must be nos
sessed of broad knowledge, he must be
a speaker n priest and n pastor. Yet
these do not round out and completes
the rabbi. To reach the heart of hearts
ne must be possessed of manhood. he
must be man of men and for men
living out in everyday life the words
ana ideals he breaches from his pulpit
after: then he will become the rabbi of
inc heart, otherwise he will be tolcr-
ated as man of skill and learning.
YOU as /. must realize, therefore.
what n difficult position the rabbi
holds. To the height of my ability 7
snail strive to fill it for you. In this I
count upon your generous sympathy
cooperation and advice. come to YOU
with prayers, not promises, upon my
,ips. l besecch Gods help to fulnll my
hopes and aspirations for the sake of
our dear congrega tion-Ohcf Sholom"
CLOSING EXERCISES.
This was followed by solo, "Thc
Day is Ended" J. c. Bartlett, by Mrs.
berry, with violin obligato by Prof
Kruger; then a benedlction by Rev. b.
Emerson, and in conclusion an organ
selection.
The following gentlemen acted as
ushers: Mcssrs. Moe Levy, ISph. Ball.
Ne zen iischier. Harry Brandt. Harry
a PRESENTATION.
at the conclusion OF the services
president j; Moritz presented Rev
Eberson 4 fine gold watch. suItahlv
engraved. and beautiful gold watch
charm. These We're the gifts of Tho
congregation that Rev. Eberson has so
faithfully served for the past twenty
TWO years
TESTIMONIAL OF ESTEEM.
The following resolutions. beautifully
engrossed and handsomely framed.
were presented TO DR.. Eberson:
Norfolk. Va. August Sd, 1899.
AL the annual meeting of the mem
bers OF ohef Sholom congregation. held
TINS day, the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. our beloved rabbi. Bernard
EpeEson, has decided 10 retire from
the ministry. after having served Ms
conscientiously and faithfully for the
past twenty-five years in the true
cause OF Judaism; and
Whereas, his efforts have been untir-
ing toward placing us foremost in
thc ranks Of those who espouse our
noble cause; be it,
Resolved. That we the members nf
congregation Chef Sholom, tender him
our deepest feelings of sincerity and
srn'lludc Tor his arduous, jealous and,
Seif-sacrif1cing energy eXerted in our
pehalt, and at the same time assure
MN that he has a host of friends who
VIII always feel honorcd by his pres
ehce IN their midst; and
Resolved, That he has, by his many
noble traits of character. cndeared him
SELF to all of us, and at the same time
Won the esteem and regard of the en-
TIRE community; and be it,
Resolved, That we tender him our
most sincere wishes for a long and
happy life, so that lie may yet realize
that his efforts in our behalf have not
been In vain, and that his good and
conscientious teachings have reaped
their desired effect. and as the TING OF