Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-09-19
DAY OLA ONEMENT
Anniversary Observed by the
Hebrew Churches.
PERIOD OF FASTING
BEGUN AT SHUTDOWN LAST EVEN
ING, ENDS THIS EVENING.
business Houses Closed Today - Ad-
dresses Appropriate to the occa-
sion-All-Day Service.

The most solemn day in the Jewish calen-
dar Yom Kippur. or the Day of Atonement
| was generally observed by the Hebrew citf-
zens of Washington today with impressive
| services in the several Jewish places OF
worship. The observance began at the set
| ting of the sun yesterday (after period OF
fasting which continued twenty-four hours.
and will conclude when the sun sinks be-
| hind the western horizon this evening.
This festival marks the close of the sea-
son of repentance of the members OF the
race for the year 5665. Many Of the bust
ness men who are affiliated with the several
Jewish churches closed their establish
ments during the day.
| The services of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation in the Eighth Street Temple
were particularly impressive, pretty fea-
ture being the many floral remembrances
| sent to relatives and friends while in at
| tendance at the ceremonies. which will con-
| tinue from 8 o'clock this morning until
| sunset. The temple was well filled all DAY
with devoteeS, and an elaborate program
! of music was rendered.
The morning services were conducted by
| Rabbi Louis Stern, who was assisted IN the
| ritualistic work by the full choir. About
| noon Rabbi Abram Simon began an elo-
quent sermon, his text being, why Sleep
! est Thou?'' from the Book of Jonah.
The Rabbits Address.
| Rabbi Simon said the book of Jonah
seems to be the most misunderstood book
of the Bible, and many people regard it
with incredulity. AS matter of fact, DR..
Simon contended, it Is one of the greatest
| of books. He spoke of its relation to the
present generation and drew from it's pas
sages many lessons in duty and honesty.
The rabbi cautioned his hearers against
| throwing themselves overheard, as Jonah
| did, and drowning their ancient and holy
origin and identity in the great ocean OF
| humanity. DR.. Simon spoke OF the expan.
| sion of the Jews from Jerusalem to all
quarters of the globe as missionary move
| ment in the wisdom of God, and said the
| time had come for the Hebrews to be mis-
| sionarieS indeed.
| why sleepest thou, o, Israeli" he ex-
| claimed impassionedly. why is it that
| the modern Jew is asleep when all about
| him is religious activity? Why cannot we
arouse oursehss and perform our duty?
| The outlook Tor us is bright, If we but
stand firm M our belief and give the
| glorious message of Israel to the world"
| Rabbi Simon said the sending forth of
| missionaries was nothing new to those OF
| the Jewish kaith9 A century before the
| Christian era, he claimed. the Jews sent
missionaries among the Greeks, the peo-
pie of Asia Minor and to other places to
preach and teach the doctrine of Israel.
| IF duty has BEEN transgressed, he add
| ed, you cannot escape the punishment in
! this world or hereafter" e.,
| In concluding DIR. Simon urged the
younger members of the congregation to
| take upon their Shoulders some of the
| burdens that are now borne by the older
ones, while the parents should exercise
the greatest care IN the proper rearing of
| their children
Program Of Music.
| The choir, witch rendered splendid pro-
! gram of music, was composed as fellows:
| Soloists, Mrs. w. H. Shir-Clir, Mrs. E. A.
Martin, Mr.. w. D. Mcfarland and Mr.. Lide
| A. Nolan, with Dr. George Walter as or
| ganist. The chorus comprised Mesdames
| Goldschmidt, Hillman, Adler, Wolff, Baum
garten and Solomon.
| The program at the service this fore
| noon included selections from Goldstein and
Schlessinger; hymn Of prayer (Stradella),
by Mrs. Shir-Clf; tt Prezo (Tino), by Mrs,
| Shir-Cliff, Mrs. Martin and Mr. Mcfarland:
| Il look to Thee" (TostD, by Mr.. McFar-
land; "An Praise to Thee from, Lohen-
| grin Wagner).
At the memorial service this afternoon
the program included: Memorial Service"
| (kitziger): 1.-THE Lord Reigneth Over ALP
Topliff); "Un'sane Toker' (BiumenthaD:
duet, II Trust in Thee (Squires), alto and
| bass.
At the closing service today will be rem
dered Neilah service Kendusha) and other
| selections.
The program yesterday evening included
| composition by GOldstein and Schlesinper:
solo, before the sermon, Hear Ye, Israel"
| by Mrs. Shir-Cliff; bass solo and Quartet
after the sermon. "Ho! Every One That
| Thirsteth," by Mrs Martin.
Late this afternoon the memorial service
was in progress, the annual address being
| delivered by Mr.. Simon Wolf. The names
| of the members of the congregation who
have died in the past year were read. and
| the observance was most solemn
Other Congregations.
Sunrise services of a most impressive
| nature were held today at the Adath Israel
! Synagogue and at Odd Fellows Hall. 7th
| street, where the meetings of the Russian
and Polish Orthodox Hebrews are held.
| The worshipers wendell their way to these
places in the dim light of the early morn
ing, and particip sat, In the continuous
cluded the reading of the biblical history
| of the Jewish race
At the temple of the Washington Hebrew
| Congregation last night the rituaIistic
| service was conducted by Rabbi louis
Stern, the sermon being delivered by Rabbi
Abram Simon. The temple was filled to it's
capacity, and Illustrated, the members say.
| the necessity for larger house of worship
| steps to which end are now being taken
| 1nnumerable candles about the altar gave
pretty candlelight effect and the musical
| program included solos. duets and other
music by the choir. The accusation of
Nathan, the prophet, to David, Thou art
| the man." was taken as the text by DR..
Simon. and from which he preached an in
teresting and impressive sermon.
Rabbi Julius T. Loeb presided over the
services last night ana today at the Adath
Israel Synagogue His subject last night
was Union in Israel
Cantor ReubeH Itroffman conducted the
orthodox services or the Orthodox Russian
and Polish Hebrews at Odd Fellows Hall.
the attendance in each instance being large.
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