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New York, July 6th, 5607.
Reverend Sir:
You will please insert the following letter,
received from the Reverend Doctor, “Chief Rabbi of the United
Congregations of the British Empire,” in the first new number of “The
Occident;” which I trust will have the effect of preventing in future
any innovation on our established religious ceremonies by professedly
orthodox congregations.
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Office of Chief Rabbi, London, May 31st,
5607.
Dear Sir,—
I have to acknowledge the due receipt of your
letter of the 29th ult., and in reply I beg leave to state,
that in general I shall always prefer communications relative to
congregational matters to emanate from the wardens; but as your question
requires immediate attention, I will in this particular instance make an
exception, and inform you in reply, that it is by no means
“correct to permit ladies to assist with their vocal powers at the
consecration of a Synagogue.”
I was much pleased to hear of your success, and
trust it till encourage you to the further zealous and religious
discharge of you sacred functions, and that your ministry will prove
beneficial to your congregation.
I am, dear sir, yours faithfully,
[Signed] N. Adler, Dr.,
Chief Rabbi
Rev. Ansel Leo, Minister
New York
The Rev. Doctor Lilienthal, Chief Rabbi here, as
well as all the learned men I have consulted upon this subject, express
the same opinion.
I am, reverend sir,
Yours respectfully,
Ansel Leo.
To the Rev. Isaac Leeser, &c. &c. &c. |
