Evening journal., 1922-11-29
RABBI ILEVINGER
WARMLY GREETED
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flags were all about the walls en-
closing the platform and one par
tlcularly handsome silk emblem was
4 caught up about the pulpit. Flow
ers completed the decorative scheme
Mr.. Snellenburg. who presided
( first speaker. The latter said
he was always ready to respond to
an invitation to meet fellow-citizens
whether Jew or Gentle He well
coined DR.. Levlnger to the First
City of the First State" Continuing
his remarks Mr.. Gray said that I'VE
could make Wilmington not alone
the first city but by interdependence
mutual love and respect. a great
city in the eyes of all those who
love good citizenship. He recalled a
previous visit to the synagogue dur
ing the World War. The spirit at
that time was shown In the deter
mination that, come what may, we
would all stand by our country, and
today after tLe clouds of war have
passed away we are united in great
cause OF doing good for the commu-
nifty and uplifting civilization"
Judge Gray said
DIR. Robert Watt, district superin.
dent of the Wilmington District OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church. was
the next TO offer congratulations TO
Rabbi Levinger IN coming TO a
"glad-hand" city as he termed
Wilmington. DIR. Watt refuted the
argument that he has often heard
that Wilmington is a bad city"
He set forth that Wilmington was
not only a 'glad-hand' city, but also
a hospitable and natural city. He
said that the Methodist church was
always friendly TO the Jewish people
and would join with Rabbi Leving-
er in any work that would make Will
a more wholesome place in
which to live.
Bishop Philip Cook in extending
his welcome to Rabbi Levinger
took occasion TO pay high compli-
ment to the Jewish race. He stat
ed that the people of Israel are a
nation of ideal.sts who have given
the world some of it's noblest senti-
meDts. He said that there was one
of the Jewish race
namely, the spirit of exclusive
ness" He stated that although he
himself has been IN Wilmington a /
little more than two years he Is be-
TO feel like an "old-dmer."
having been present at welcomes
endered to the Rev. Aqullla Webb,
If First Central Presbyterian Church
md the Rev. Benjamin NJ. Johns OF
Grace Methodist Episcopal church.
Father Connolly's Tribute
Father John ]. Connolly, or
Il. Thomas r.. C. Church. was the
lext member of the cloth to extend
-reetings to Rabbi Levinger. He
tated that he was not only present I
o extend a hand of fellowship to
Rabbi Levinger but that he came
,ecause of the great gratitude that
le holds for the Jewish race for the
ulturs and high conception OF God
hat they have given to mankind.
father Connolly stated that no mat
er how much the creeds of the eev-
raj religious organizations might
liffer. one fact remained, that they
we're all in quest OF a common de-
one hundred per cent
Mayor Leroy Harvey paid
ligh tribute TO DR.. Lovinger
md stated that hs was delight
ID 20 see the representatives of all
he great religious faiths present.
Ie declared that the churches and
ynagogues are developing the best
n each Individual member. He
ontinued that the efficiency OF the
hurch's work is demonstrated by
he work of members outside of the
hurch's walls. Mayor Harvey also
aid that 1--WE look to the church for
ur civic leaders"
The Rev. Father Grant OF st.
'atrick's r. C. Church, In extend
lg his greetings to Rabbi Levinger
aid that he believed the churches
{ wilmington would unite in ef-
,rts to uplift the city and that the
olrlt of fellowship that was shown
the reception would continue to
xist.
Rabbi Levinger thanked the visit J
" speakers for their kind words =
nd the congregation Tor the corulaI !,
eceptlon rendered him. He en- ="
hasized the close relationship that
lould exist between the religious
nominations promoting civic well
ire. Remarking on the spirit that :,
as demonstrated at the reception :,
ie Rabbi said 1T means that the
OF mankind Is grow =
e." He put forth that dark move :,
ents" to overthrow laws, and to T
.ouse enmlty against religion can
IT long exist in this city and ma =
On. .,
An excellent musical program
as furnished by the Temple choir, ,
imposed OF Ralph Saltzman. Sam =,
i Saretsky. Rose Gerson and Mrs. ;,
athan Goldstein. r
kilograms from John S. Rossell -
ID DR.. Joseph H. Odell expressing a,
gret because they were unable to q,
tend the reception were read by y,
e chairman. David Snellenburg. :,
Refreshments were served and
cial time enjoyed