The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-01-08
DIR. CALISCH WILL
REMAIN HERE
He Listens to Strong Appeals From
His. Flock.
DECISION HIGHLY PLEASING.
Committee Waited Upon Him at His
Home Sunday Night and Pre-.
scnted Resolutions Of His
Congregation.

Much pleasure has been realized by
the many friends Of Dr.. Z. n. Calisch
in consequence of his decision, reached
on Sunday, to remain in this city and
not accept the very flattering cap which
was made upon him to go to Chicago.
1t may be stated that no material bene-
fit VIII result to DR.. Caksch on account
of his DECISION and that the conclusion
was reached purely on the ground OF
sentiment.
At a. large and well-attended meeting
Of Beth Ahaba held Sunday a series
of resolutions which had already receiv-
ed the unanimous sanction of the Board
of Managers. were adopted without dis
senting voice.
The resolutions are as follows:
FLATTERINCr RESOLUTIONS.
.After q period of nearly ten years
spent in our midst, we are suddenly con-
frOnted with Il realization that our Spir-
itual leader, adviser and friend, Rabbi T.
n Calisch has. by his eminent ability,
attained a reputation which commands
recognition, abroad as well as at home
The course of events during the past two
weeks has developed a sentiment that
fingers between hope and apprehension,
a hope that our pleasant and happy re-
lations may continue for years to come:
an apprehension that I, call to other fields
may present such alluring features as to
determine u decision in favor of its &C
ceptance.
1T being our earnest and prayerful de-
sire that circumstances may so shape
themselves that the agitation of appre-
hension shall give place TO the aurora OF
hone which is to be the forerunHer OF
the realization of our wishes; and trust
ing that our beloved ltabbi-Dr E. n.
Calisch-may realize the depth of our at
tachmeut that he may perceive the high
mission which calls for further labor in
this field; that he may not underrate the
deep and fervent appreciation of his
labors: and that he may find evidences
here that the future holds in store I'M
measured possibilities of good-theretore
be it
Resolved, That Congregation Beth
Alaba has learned with unfeigned sorrow
and regret that our revered rabbi. Dr.
E n CaliSch has seriously contemplated
accepting a position i'll another field
Resolved, That should such a result be
reached we can but regard it serious
misfortune and therefore, one which, in
order to be avoided. calls fer calm con-
Sideration as we'll as deliberate and
strenuous effort to overcome.
Resolved. That as we are made aware
that, by his lofty aims, zeal. ability and
clouuence, he has maintained the standard
of the Jews of this community: that. as
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appeals' our Seiieiai d"vi"te III Esteem
MADE easier oy reason OF MS ao!iltE 10
place us properly befora the critical eye
o. lhe puoHc, SO ue we I'M" lhat our
'ecoslilioh OF 't'eac q"alt'es accom-
p"nieo ny d.! attdci4iiisht tnat i 700
strong 10 pc llshiy severed we there-
tore appeal to DE- tallSch 10 reconsider
any thought ne may nave entertained OF
going to another ileId. ana to CRAFTY the
wishes OF ms flock by remaining here as
their spiritual leader adviser and friend.
iNtl.oENllAL CoMMlITEE