New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-05
STATE LAW BEFORE JEWS
DR.. II. n. Mendes'S AdUice to
Rabbis REGARDING Marriages.

The oorVent.on a. DrtnoGox Rshbs CT America
sno Canada Tease. ,nleG yesterday az 40. 10
Hsnry-st. The work 81 the Jewish Theological
Seminary OF America. which unfavcraby cr1ti-
cised Sunday at the meeting IN the Norfolk-st.
synagogue again vas discussed. the result Of n
istte= sent 20 the convention by the Rev. DR. H.
Tere.ra Aen5es Of the Cn.on orthodox Consrega-
ions
Lsefolut.cr: were adopted on the death ~ tie
EeF. Or. Thaoiore Herr. the founder OF the Zion
isl movement and the president Of the Zionist Con-
grass, Wio cie1 IN Vienna on sunday. The euioSy
vae pronounced ~ Rabbi Margoies. Of Boston.
Tie letter Of Dr.. Meudes addressed to Raooi
Ier:ataal. president Of the association ard is In
i.a.t Gs soiloHs:
Tust. an req4csled ly Judge Newbgrger. OF the
c2g-t Of General Sessions, 10 bring ia the n3tc9 9
Jewish .aW illegal according 10 the laws OF the
Jse us reeeltiy Convicted for this It is in
oest -, STATE law. The law Of the state must here
icient action 10 prevent Jewish Tabbis countenanc-
'fhiEd--I hSa! taat YOU are opposed the semi
.-aTE. TIE seminary was estabhshed TO De a oI PHI
o,-,sd ~ Reform, Judsism
You can make 4 continue So but not BY any VIC
lent cherelu, or procurement Use your influence
IL YOU think it does not 20 far enough in its
Studies to qualify for the rabbnate, that IS an
shiba but LEI it be in harmony With the seminary
N {S wa no e nDd ags % x S nnation Of
1nittee OF your rabos. provided such Students 90,
certificate from the seminary teachers class
They viii suit many congregations who do not
high school is necessary in order that your eradu,
Btes shall know enough Of American metnods ana
american thought TO ensble them 10 lnnCeaCe tae
younger members, sons and daughters young men
and young women Of their congregations. The
certificate OF the teachers course OF the seminary
beloved and holy religion in such a way as viii
attract the ySuns IN their congregations.
Further. ask You 10 help me unions o. 1E
cox congrcg ations. We try 10 take care or Je"ish
interests in America Why do you not help us
We want to fight the immigration laws in Wash
ington which may prevent come Of brethren
from Russia and Rumania landing n inns coniltrH
And when any horror Ike another kishinen
occurs we want 10 speak with right 10 the Amer
lean government God Ice with You and GUIDE You
IN your coursels for peace and for he strength
entng OF love for our Torali
Ore Of the more prominent rabbis who have been
er!ticising the curriculum OF the seminary said
yesterday that they do not oppose the management
OF the institution 50 much the views Of Rabbi
GinZberg, professor OF the Tamud, who is said 10
be disciple Of the higher criticism of the Bible.
Said this rabbi:
We are not opposed 70 the eaching IN English
where the child and his parents have been speak,
ing that language But We believe that he should
also have hls mother tongue SO that he can com
municate with Of his people IN fiddish- All
nations do this.
The sense OF the convention is that lectures II
English should not only not be forbidden, but
should be encouraged in the synagogues. when the
congregation speaks English. even in the discus
sion of religion. This part "ularly applies 10 The
congregations throughout the city, where tagilsh
has come to be regarded the language OF sen
eral communication.
uniform decision Of the convention mas been mat
neither party 10 divorce mBY rer1arry even after
Jewish law until the decree has been granted by
the State courts.
No. p ForStyth-st. in memory of Rabbi IIerz to-
nOrrOw from 6 10 10 p. IN.