Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-27
JEWS PAY TRIBUTE
TO RABBI CAL|SCH
Distinguished Visitors Are Here
for Ceremonies at Beth
Ahabah Temple
ANNIVERSARY IS TWOFoLD
Celebrates Twenty-Fifth Year of
Rabbinate and Seventy Fifth
of Congregation.

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the country and prominent officials of
the city and state assembled last night
with Congregation Beth Ahabah for the
FIRST service commemorating the sew
enty fifth Anniversary of the organiza-
ton of the congregation and the
twenty-tifth anniversary Of the rabbi
nate Of DR. Edward y Calisch
Rounding OUT period of exactly
a quarter century as the spiritual head
Of one Of the largest organized Jewish
communities south nf the Potomac
River. DR.. Calisch. foremos, leader
in all movements that tend 10 make
bette: the civic life Of the community
N which he has cast his lot and dis
t!nguished in the world OF learning and
Of letters, was the recipient Of many
congra atulations. not only from mem
bers of his own hock and his own race
but from official representatives of the
state and city which he has served
during that time in his larger capacity
oi citizen and leader
Both speakers AZ the service last
night. Ra abbi William Roscnau. of Bal
timore. president Of the Central Con-
ference of American Rabbis. and Rabbi
Louis Mendoza, leader of Ohef Sholom
ute to the work of Dr.. Caliseh as
spiritual head of Beth Ahabah during
the last twenty-five years and to the
spirit OF his flock as evidenced in the
growth II has made in the seventy-
hve years of its existence.
INFORMAL RECEPTION
FOLLOWS THE SERVICES
Following the services In The temple.
which consisted OF the regular sabbath
evening service conducted by Or.
Calisch and. two addresses by the visit
ing rabbis an informal reception Was
held in the assembly room Of the
temple. where members of the cnngr=-
cation and visitors extended 20 pr
Calisuh their CONGRATULATIONS and best
wishes
ON this occasion. said Presiden,
Charles Hutzler. of the congregation,
YOU have the very best wishes Of Beth
Ahahah. Coming 70 US Very young
man. YOU have exemplhed during the
quarter of century that has passed
the hes; qualifications of a great leader
in Israel Beloved from the FIRST. YOU
have crown on rs as the wears passed
such has been your growth in all
things that make for the highest type
Of man. We feel to-niEht that YOU no
longer belong To Beth Aha bah. or TO
the city. or the state. but TO the
nation"
DR. Calisch made brisf reply
TO ny friends Of Beth Ahahah." he
said. and 10 all those who have on this
occa sion been so kind and said so many
pleasant things about me and my work
here. ! am sincerely grateful II is m
deed a momentous period IN my life.
am! this celebration. bringing out its
Kind congratulations is the cu,mira-
tiun Of the many pleasant wears ! have
spent among YOU.
In Richmond hav. found ny hap
niness. my friends, my work Each
Year that | spend is happier than the
ono that has gone before. feel that
this IS rather the beginning or new
period in my life than the ending of
an old one. With all the years that
have gone before, | am vet a Young
man. and stimulated by this outpour-
ing of YOUR affection and esteem. I dod
icate my life anew to whatever of good
may accomplish for you and the com
munity in which I live"
MANY PROMINENT MEN
PRESENT At SERVICE
Lieutenant -Governor j. Taylar FIiv.
son. Mayor George AinSlie Rev ,:co~go
w Mcdaniel H. D. and others proinI-
merit in tho official and spiritual life
Of The city and state were among those
who attended the service and rendered
TO Dr, Calisch their best wishes pur-
lnc the day. President Charles Hutzler.
on behalt OF the congregation. pre-
S"nteG HIM with purse as a token Of
appreciation from his people
Tlr
ton Of the duties devolving upon the |
rabbi. whom he characterized as the
messenger of the Lord of Hosts as |!
was tho prophet of old and the pricst !
who preceded the prophet. The rabbi |!
he said, is the betrothed of tho con-
sregation. man who must be A leader
and make many personal sacrifices
sacrifices Of pleasure strength and /
health. Nothing, he said. that d con-
stifuency can do for it's minister TO
honor him can ever be hoped 10 repay |
MN Tor all iha. he was obl.ue ed to do a ,
Il WORKER III the vineyard Of the Lord
In referring TO DR. calsch. the
speaker said:
"a Is hardly necessary for me to .
state that feel deeply honored TO have
pceh invited To participate in this. Your
double celebration. While | am here
as the presiding officer OF the Central !
conference OF American Eabbis. am
also mere as the personal friend OF this .
and as an old friend OF
lts spiritual leader. Conversations are !
rarely known TO have grown steadily |
In numbers and influence as has Beth
Ahabah Of Richmond. Your three quar-
ters Of century is rich in accomplish
mcnt Much OF that which now re-
bounds 10 your glory is undoubtedly
due to your cooperation in congrega-
tional endeavor and your loyalty TO
Jewish ideals. Most of il. however
may be regarded as the fruit of the
labor OF the hands OF your ministry,
most important in which has been the
man who has stood at your head for
these twenty-five years.
II do not desire to indulge in per.
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