The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-30
JEWISH NEW YEAR
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Large Congregations Throng
 the Two lSynagogues
TEMPLE EMANUEL SERVICES
pr. Newfield Speaks of Significance of Day-on God Must Man Build Ills Trust-Impresslve
 Jewish Ritual.

Rosh Ha-Shonoh. or New Year, in the religious calendar of the Jews, was ob- served with impressive services last night by the Israelites of Birmingham.
 The two edlfices, Temple Emanuel at Fifth avenue and Seventeenth street and Kenesseth Israel at Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street, were thronged with worshippers.
 At Kennesseth Israel, which is the or thodox congregation in Birmingham. the services began at sunset and continued till o'clock As is customary among or thodox congregations the services were conducted in Hebrew.
 At Temple Emanuel the services began at 8 o'clock and continued for two hours. They consisted of the recital in English of the impressive ritual set out In the union prayerbook for the reformed Jew fish church, opening with the stately words of the one hundred and twenty first Psalm: "I lift mine eyes unto the hills, whence cometh my help? My help cometh from the Lord. who made heaven and earth"
 The temple was crowded to the doors with members of the Jewish race, who we'll represent the character, the culture and the wealth of the community. Upon the congregation rested sensibly real ization of the days significance, and hush fell upon everyone present as the Rev. Dr. Newfield, the rabbi. began to read solemnly the prayer of praise and thanksgiving
 Heavenly Fathert" said Dr. Newhed, reciting the ritual, "In the twilight of the vanishing year we lift up our hearts to Thee to thank Thee for all the benefits which we have received at Thy hands in the past, and to implore Thy guidance and Thy blessing for the future. Thy providence has watched over our lives and over the lives of those dear to us In affliction Thou hast strengthened us, and in sorrow. Thou hast ccmforted us. Thou hast frightened our lives with the joys of home and of friendship. Thy loving kindness has provided abundantly for our wants. and has enabled us to give of our bounty to the poor.'
 Continuing, the services included re- sponslve readings by the minister and the congregation of selections from the Old Testament, anthems and hymns by the choir, a violin solo by MT. Calman and various prayers and admonitions by the minister.
 After few moments of silent devotion on the part of the whole congregation, Dr. Newield spoke briefly on the cor related subjects of creation, life and inn mortality. Selecting as the text of his discourse the familiar story of Jacobs ladder the minister pointed out that no matter with what difficulties and dis couragements ones life here might be hedged, one would. like Jacob of old, find rest and peace and contentment If one would but consecreate ones mind and soul to God, erecting an altar upon rude stone and perceivlng in a vision, such as Jacob did, a ladder reaching from earth to heaven upon which angels were con tinually ascending and descending.
 In conclusion, pr. Newfeld accentuated the importance of cultivatlng spirit of contentment. It was not given to all men to do all things. In spite of the utmost planning and scheming there were purposes which could never be accom- plished through merely human agency True philosophy taught, said he, that man, created in the image of his Maker needs to place his trust in God, and, work ing with 8 truly divine intent, be con- tent with the rewards vouchsafed unto him by the Most High.
 Services for the morning of the New Year will be held at both synagogues At Temple Emanuel the services will be- gin at 10 a. m.