Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-09-24
SQUARE DEAL IS
GIVEN HEBREWS,
RABBI DECLARES
Prominent Leader at 0heb Sha-
lon Temple Draws Lessons
from Recent Discussion.

R~abbi-Charles Hoffman delivered an
impressive address to the congregation
of Oheb shalom Temple last night, TAX
ing for his subject the action of he
Board Of Education on Thursday night
in retaining the Wednesday night ses-
sion of the night schools.
He spoke in terms of the deepest APP
probation of the board recognition of
the obligation imposed by the Jewish
Sabbath and referred feelingly to the
spirit of fair play which had prompted
many prominent citizens of all denom-
nations to appeal for recognition of the
Jewish peoples desire to perfect their
education, as well as living up to the
teachings OF their faith.
He spoke of the duty hat this recog-
milton imposed upon his people and
urged the adoption of higher ideals,
loftier motives and better citizenship.
He said in part; I'm referring to last
| nights action of the Board of Educa-
ton l do not desire to continue the con-
troversy that was so satisfactorily set
tied. There are some facts, however,
that stand out as a result Of the discus
sion which indicate plainly the duty
hat is imposed upon the Jews of this
city. The action OF the board, while
benehtting the Jewish element of the
community, bore no testimony that 1t
was intended as a special favor, but
purely In the nature Of educational adj
vancement, and was prompted by mo-
tives solely tending toward the general
public good.
Recognition of Home Life.
1--WE asked that our Sabbath be not
interfered with, as we want that as a
home night, an evening of devotion and
an occasion when we can observe those
close ties which bind us to all that is
sacred and purest in our lives. Men of
all denominations said we Will not In
terfere with that night; we will try to
preserve and not destroy that senti-
ment, for it Is a treasure that we would
not wantonly rob him Of
"This expression from the people of
our city imposes upon us a duty that
we cannot shirk. We must observe our
Sabbath in its truest sense, and live up
to the obligations it imposes. Public
tribute has been paid to our devotion
and sincerity OF purpose in observing
the principles Of our faith, and we can
not now prove unworthy of this opinion,
Recognition was paid to the Jewish love
of education, which amounts almost to
a passion, and It was shown hat the
Jewish people nave an unusual capacity
for learning.
Let us the avail ourselves of the
| opportunity that has been afforded us.
The doors have been opened. Let us
not be found delinquent in entering and
showing an appreciation Of the oppor-
tunity.
The Square Deal Illustrated.
"Probably the most cheerful phase of
the episode just closed was the evidence
of the love of fair play, the true Amer
icanism that was shown and the free
dom from prejudice that characterized
the boards action n the sentiments
expressed by many of our leading citi-
zens.
"These encouraging and cheering ele-
ments in the case should make for bet
ter citizenship n impel us to help
mankind, as well as to seek the good
and the noble in life with a view to a
close unity in the u%pbuilding Of our
! community"