Omaha daily bee., 1911-04-04
JEWISH TEMPLE IS DEDICATED
Synagogue Chevra B'nsi Israel For
mally Put Into Service.
ELABORATE CEREMONIES HELD
several Rabbits OffieiRte-GenerOus
Contributions 60 Building Fund
Are Rcceived--BRnapet
Follows Exerciser.

The new temple OF congregation Chevra
Bnai Israel. located at Eighteenth and Chi
cage streets, was dedicated yesterday with
services Of an elaborate nature and particl-
pated In by prominent Hebrews from many
sections OF the country.
The new synagogue which cost nearly
$4,000. is handsome structure OF pressed
brick with granite trimmings The base
ment is fitted up with meeting and social
rooms for the use and convenience Of the
members. The synagogue proper is ilumin
ated with stained glass windows. The in
terror was decorated with palms, potted
plants as well as a profuslon OF cut
flowers American flags we're conspicuous
throughout the building and several Of the
speakers eulogized the flag in patriotic adj
dresses
Nearly $1,000 was raised during the day
/ by the congregation from different sources.
/ to be devoted to the building fund. In ad-
/ dillon to this. the women Of the congrega-
ton raised $1,000 with which they bought
the handsome chandeliers and other in
/ terror furnishings. Many letters and tele-
grams Of a congratuatory nature were re-
/ ceived from former members Of the con-
gregation who are now living elsewhere.
The members OF the congregation and
their friends assembled in the social rooms
in the basement early in the afternoon, and
it was after 3 o'clock before the exercises
proper began with a procession which
marched into the temple, headed by the
rabbis and canters, the president and other
officers of the congregation, carrying the
scrolls to be placed in the shrine.
Rev, Jacob schraeter OfficIates.
Owing to the fact that Rev. s. Kantor
and a choir from Kansas City NO, were
unable to be present. that feature Of the
services were done away with. Rev. Mr..
kantor's place was taken by Rev. Jacob
Schraeter of Denver Colo, a prominent
jewish clergyman Of that city.
Following the opening prayer by Rabbi
H. GrodinslSy, the ceremony OF opening
the shrine was conducted by Rev. Jacob
Fleischer of Baltimore. Md. After the pre-
sentation Of the keys by ]. Katelman
chairman OF the building committee a SER
mon was preached by DR.. Frederick Cohn
OF Temple Israel. He took for his text
Let them make me a Sanctuary that 1
may dwell in their midst" He congratu-
lated the congregation on it's fine new
temple, saying that the dedication exercises
represented the elimination of years Of
labor and toll. He declared the temple a
credit to the Jews OF Omaha He spoke OF
and said there is no religious spirit where
there are no temples. He advised the mem
beers that this was a gate of the Lord
through which the righteous only might
enter.
We have the freest and grandest chance
II to live up to our religion in America of
any country in the world" he said, and ad-
vised the members to be true Americans
and modernize themselves after American
ways.
The perpetual light was lighted by Mrs
M. Tatle, followed by the lighting Of the
Monaroha, by Mrs. Bertha Rabinowitz and
also the lighting of the Newell lights by
/ women Of the congregation. A.
Dedication by S. BFOdky.
s. Brodkey delivered the dedication SER
mon, there was an address by Martin L.
Sugarman and greetings by DIR. P. Sher.
II. Wolf also offered fluctuations and con-
; gratulaions and the dedication ended with
closing prayer by Rabbi II. Grodzinsky.
Following these ceremonies the members
adjourned to the basement, where a ban
= quet was served by the women,
Before this beginning of the ceremonies
in the temple, the privilege or honor OF
being allowed to be the first person to
carry some Of the sacred torahs turn on
r the everlasting light, carry the poles of the
canopy, etc, was disposed OF by auction
TO the highest bidder and a good portion
Of the money raised during the day was
obtained I'm this manner.
The temple was built by j. H. Harte
, from plans drawn by John Latenser
Music for the services was furnished by
. Heyn's orchestra. quite a number Of for.
mer members of the congregation were
present from Council Bluffs Sioux City
Ia; Kansas City, Mo-, and elsewhere.
One hundred and seventy-fiv dollars was
a paid for the privilege of turning on this
e perpetual light and the total amount OBJ
n tanned for the honor of carrying the six
l. teen tOrahs amounted to $3.50. For tn,
e honor of being the first person to oper
t the door Of the temple ]. Mlder paid $500
g The committee having the erection O.
the building in charge was composed Of ]
Y Katelman, chairman, and s. Ravitz. NJ
h Blank, A. Alprin. |. Perlman, NJ Tatle
y A. Wolf and A. Ferer.