New-York tribune., 1910-05-25
MAGNES To PREACH ON
Former Emanuel Rabbi Will
Work Here Independently.
NEW SYNAGOGUE FOR HIM
Says His Stand on Reformed
Judaism Has Drawn to Him
Support of Hundreds.

Undaunted by the action of the members
of the Temple Emanuel in falling to re-
elect him as assistant rabbi, DR.. j. L. Mag
nes announced yesterday his intention OF
remaining in this city and beginning an
independent work among the Jews for the
propagation of his views as 10 what Re-
formed Judaism should be.
DR.. Magnes said that he had not yet
completely formulated his plan for the fut-
ure work. However. 1t is likely to mean. IT
Is said. Independent congregation sepa-
rated from the strictly reformed movement
as typifed in Temple Emanuel and also
distinct from the extreme orthodox teach
ings, a following in the light of advanced
Judaism, as some of DR.. Magnes's friends
expressed it yesterday. DR.. Magnes said
he would be ready to announce his plans
definitely in the fall when he returns from
Palestine He sails for that country On
June "a.
He said he had received hundreds of en-
couraging letters from Jews here and else
where and many offers of help when ne
should undertake the work he contemplat-
ed. Among those who have promised their
assistance and support are not few MEM
bers of the congregation of Temple Emanu-
FL.
Referring to the action of the congrega-
tion in practically dismissing him, he said ::
II regret that Temple Emanuel could not
undertake at the present time to turn ITS
face toward the sources of Judaism. 1t
seems to me Ii is only a turning point in
the direction pointed out that can make
Temple Emanuel the force in Judaism It
ought to be by reason of it's wealth and the
character OF its membership. leave the
the sincere hope that 1t may become in
creasingly Jewish as time goes on.
When told yesterday that several mem
hers at Monday nights meeting expressed
their regret that he was going to leave the
congregation, saying that they admired him
for his sincerity and manliness. although
they did not consider him a proper leader
for reformed congregation. DR.. Magnes
said: THAT is what 1 always call left
handed compliment i would rather have
them come out and stand firm for some
thing, or say nothing at ALL
Commenting on DIR. Magnes's announce
ment yesterday. Louis Marshall, secretary
OF the board OF trustees of Temple Emanu-
Ell, said that by staying here DR.. Magnes
would be a power for good in the comnu-
nifty.
whole situation said Mr.. Marshall, was
that we ali admired and respected Dr..
Magnes for his sterling character. his sin
cerity and manliness, although a majority
of the members did not agree with his the
cries. 1t was not so much, however, that
they did not agree with him as to present
conditions as that they could not see the
efficacy in adopting the plans he suggested
and insisted upon being carried out for the
betterment of existing conditions.
1T is the privilege of the rabbi to decline
a reelection, and DR.. Magness letter ask
ing for some expression from the congrega-
ton that it would adopt his proposed re-
forms or he would decline a reelection
left no alternative in the minds of most of
the members"
Mr. Marshall said that the meetings of
the board of trustees during the summer
months would be few, and the matter of
selecting a successor TO DR.. Magnes would
probably not be reached until fall They
had none in mind at present, he said. -Four
members of the congregation have been ap-
pointed tentatively by NJ. III. Moses, vice
president of the trustees, to act with the
board in filling DR.. Magness place. They
are Jacob H. Schiff. Adolph S. Ochs, E. 7.
Myers and George RosenfeId