The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-03-13
Handsome New House Of Worship Is
 Opened
Prominent Men on Platform and in Congregation Hear Inter- esting Addresses - Christian and Hebrew CIergymen United in Dedication of Temple De- voted to Worship of Common God

new B'Nai Israel edifice was formally opened yesterday afternoon in the presence of a large gathering ot members of the congregation, invited guests and spectators
 The seating capacity of the edifice was taxed to the utmost, although ad- mission was by card only. The church is a small structure but very hand some. particularly on the interior The finish is dark, rich and dignifed Polished woods predominate in the tt1terior decorations and the whole eff feet Is in keeping with the spirit of worship.
 Very pleasing music was furnished by a trio of violin, viola and piano splayed respectively by Leslie E. Vaughan, Louis Sammis, and Mrs
 A number of prominent men were present on the platform yesterday as the guests of the congregation. They included Mayor Edward T. Bucking- ham. the Rev. Henry Ettleson of Hartford, the Rev. David Lew of New Haven, the Rev F. A. Dillingham; and ' the. Rev. E. J. Craft of this city, and Messrs- Sigmund Loewith. Jacob B. Klein, Bernard Klein and Isaac Moss
 The exercises began with the pre- sentation of key of the church by Isaac Moss. chairman of the building fccmmittee. to Sigmund Loewith, president of the congrega tion.
 Presidents Address.
 Mir President:-In behalf of the i Building committee, I am pleased to treport that we have completed the ttask allotted to us for the erection of lakes place to-day.
 t When we dedicate our houses of prayer. we set them apart and conse- crate them to the honor and glory of the one God, the Lord of Hosts. The ! Jew considers his synagogue as the emblem of his faith, the symbol of { his religious principle.
 To-day the oldest Jewish religious society in Bridgeport is to have a | home worthy of the glorious traditions and history of the most devoted race tn the annals of mankind, and here must not forget to thank the members . and the non-members for the faithful assistance they have all given in bringing the dream of years to a real f nation The day of fulfilment is at hand, a new temple is fact.
 "A great privilege has been confer- red upon me by the building commit tee and members of B'Nai Israel to present to you the keys of this holy edffce- Before doing so deem it my i; duty to congratulate you, MT. Presi- untiring zeal with which you have worked to bring about the realization of what seemed for years but a vague dream To you, therefore, a grea. amount of thanks is due. Take this key, as it is the wish of the congrega- ton that you keep it to unlock the doors of this holy temple, to welcome all strangers who may desire to enter It's gates. and to offer them the loyal and brotherly welcome which the Jew has for ages recognized as part of his religious duties"
 Response.
 This was responded to by MT. Loe- 2 with, as follows:
 MT. Chairman:-In the name of . Congregation B'Nai Israel I accept ' this key, and realize fully the great trust it implies and my feelings are beyond expressions that I could utter. l am overcome with gratefulness to an allwise Providence, that 1 am per 1nitted to enjoy this exceptional oc- casion SO rare in ones life, and the knowledge that this structure has been made possible, while l was at the I head of Congregation BfNai Israel; and 1t shall be my greatest privilege \ and pleasure, to guard most faithfully its interests so long as I am permitted 10 remain at its head. The occasion of this gathering marks great epoch { in the history of this congregation, and one in which every Israelite feels Ia glowing pride. To me and so I Y urACNE AC dii O1 yOu IL AAuS SbACAS lAAN ! ened that faith we have in a Supreme { Being who guards and protects us, ! and we all feel proud and happy and are satisfied with our glorious achieve ment- Like most organizations of t religious character, we started with mere handful of members over 50 years ago Its progress was not with out it's difficulties, nor it's future with 2 out it's dark and overhanging clouds; many mistakes were made in conse- ! quence of which many were the de- feats. but the indomitable courage of the Jew, and the inbred perseverance, of our nature overcame all difficulties, and defeats were turned into triumph.
 Our grateful thanks must be ac krow1edged to all who have contrib uted to the fund which has made this building possible. and we particularly owe a debt of gratitude to our faithful mothers of Israel, our devoted wives and daughters to whom much of this success is due; and so we ask the blessing of a gracious Providence up on these noble women. Our grateful appreciation is due the Rev. David Lew of New Haven who so ably as sfsted us in the details and prepara- tions for this celebration and also to Rev. Harry Ettleson of Hartford, for his presence and kind assistance. Our thanks are due to our honored guests, the clergy of our local churches. Our thanks are also due in a great meas ure to our architect. MT. Leonard As helm. to the Gillette Construction Co, to Schwarz Brothers, the builders, ano to Harris Goldberg, the painter and dpcuxator, and lastly to our building committee who so ably managed the details in the construction of this beautiful edifice.
 The blessings of God have rested upon our congregation during the past year. May He who is the God of all people give us strength to continue our work and enable use to perform the greater obligations of the future May this building prove to be house of worship for all those who seek comfort and hope within its walls.
 Address of Welcome.
 Preceding the address of welcome by Jacob B. Klein, the choir sang Gflchrist's anthem, Accept the Land, Build the House" The following is fhe address of welcome as delivered by MT. Klein:
 My Friends: It is with feelings of pieasure on the one hand, and with Cratitude on the other, that bid you welcome upon this most suspicious occasion; with feelings of pleasure be- rause we have been many years build .eng this edifice, and I congratulate you fGl upon tts completion, and with feel