Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-10-27
BUILDING
Of SYNAGOGUE
Beth Mordecai Congregation
Is Told of Action at
Reception
FOR RABBI BRENNER
Committee Is Named to Get
Plans for Temple in
Hobart Street

Plans for the building of a new
temple for Congregation Beth Nor
decai featured the reception given in
honor of Rabbi J. Gerson Brenner,
in the present temple. in Hobart
street. yesterday afternoon.
A fine program was given In con-
nection with the reception, each one
of the speakers touching on the need
of the new temple until motion was
made to appoint a committee of five
to arrange plans for the building of
a new place of worship. The COM
mittee was appointed following the
motion of Adolph Weiss.
The present temple yesterday was
beautifully decorated in flowers, the
work having been done by the sister,
hood. Albert Leon was chairman Of
the committee in charge of arrange
ments for the reception, and the pro-
gram was presented as follows:
Star Spangled Banner-Choir and
Congregation.
Welcome address-Charles Safran,
president of the congregation.
Solo--Miss Elsie Goldberger.
Address-Mrs. Nathan Goldberger
vice-chairman of the sisterhood.
Talk-Melvin Safran, represen-
tative OF the Sunday school.
Solo-Samuel Miller.
Address-Rabbi J. G. Brenner.
Solo-Mrs. Rose Kempner.
Closing Remarks-Chairman AL
bert Leon.
o Be Joyful-Choir and Congrega-
ton.
In his address to the people of the
congregation, Rabbi Brenner made a
strong appeal for the cooperation
of every member of the parish. He
said THE time had come when we
must have the facilities to keep up
the good work for the younger gen
eration.'
'The rabbi is only a leader and a
teacher, nothing more" he said.
'The action of congregation de-
pends on its loyal men and women" ]"
Commenting along the same lines,
the rabbi pointed out that the sue
cess of the congregation would de-
pend on the people and the leader
working together in harmony.
Mr.. Leon, chairman of the recep-
ton committee, was the next speak
er. He made strong appeal to the
SOh6 CS alAOl LUZ new TEN pie,
pointing out that twenty eight years
ago the building was probably suit
able, but today 1t was inadequate.
He said that If the people wanted
to preserve the traditions of their
fathers, 1t was necessary to inspire
the younger generation. This can
be done, he said, by having a proper
edifice, sufficient class rooms and a
pIace of worshin
In closing Mr.. Leon said: "This
is not in opposition with the Y. NJ.
II. A. nor in competition with the
Y. M. H. A, but in addition to the
Y. M. H. A." Mr.. Leon's talk was
followed by a meeting being thrown
open to the congregation, everyone
being enthusiastic and in favor Of a
new temple.
After considerable discussion,
Adolph Weiss, one of the trustees of
the congregation. made a motion to
appoint a committee of five members
to look into and secure plans for the
erection of a new building. The
congregation is the owner of a piece
of property just opposite the present
temple on Hobart street.
]. Kreielsheimer also spoke on the
need of a new temple, after which
the program closed with the singing
of America" The guests were then
served refreshments prepared by the
sisterhood.