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New York.—We learn from the Asmonean that the
restoration of Dr. Lilienthal to the rabbinical
chair of the three German Synagogues of New York, so
long expected, has at length taken place, at least
we understand the article in this light, although
but the Norfolk Street congregation has officially
announced it. The Reverend Doctor assumes office
again merely to act without any salary, and we trust
that he may have many opportunities to benefit, not
only his own immediate flocks, but also the
Israelites in general. We congratulate him on his
reinstatement.
Albany.—After we had nearly all the articles
for this month in the printer’s hands, we received
from Dr. Wise a copy of the Albany Evening Journal
of Oct. 4th, containing the proceedings at the
consecration of his Synagogue, together with a
prayer and sermon composed by him for the occasion.
We have neither space nor time to copy these
productions, or to comment on them; but, as may
readily be supposed, they partake a good deal of Dr. W.’s peculiar views. One thing we may say for him:
he, at all events, is consistent, and all know where
to place him, which is more than can be said of some
others. We regret to speak thus, but truth has a
paramount claim which cannot be overlooked. It is
announced in the Evening Journal that the Synagogue
is in South Pearl Street, and was formerly a
Baptist church. It was purchased by the Anshe Emeth
congregation for 8100 dollars, certainly a great sum
for them, considering that they are not rich people,
and have only been organized one year, an example
thus far worthy of imitation. It is said that
the congregation numbers about eighty families, each
family occupying a pew; and there are 186 Pews. Our
readers will easily recognise in this another reform
of the Doctor’s, one by no means to be commended.
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Cincinnati, Ohio.—We understand that the Rev.
Jacob Rosenfeld has been elected Hazan of the
Congregation B’nai Jeshurun of Cincinnati, at a
larger salary than ever before given. His sermons,
both in English and German, are said to have given
great satisfaction.
Louisville, Ky.—The Rev. B. H. Gotthelf was
re-elected Hazan of the Congregation Adas Israel, at
a general meeting held on the evening of the 15th of
October, by a unanimous vote, as were also the
former officers, including Mr. M. Strauss as
President, and Mr. Charles Lichten as
Vice-President, both of whom entertained all the
members present after the adjournment of the
meeting; on which occasion several appropriate
addresses were delivered by Messrs. M. Strauss, E.
Lieberman, Abrm. Gerstly, L. Lowensohn, S. Ullman,
J. Jessel, L. Leberman, and others.—The Hebrew
Ladies Benevolent Society, No. 1, held their meeting
on the 14th October, and re-elected all their
former officers. Mrs. B. Marks is the President.
Our correspondent says that the greatest unanimity
prevails among the Israelites of Louisville, and
that at the meeting everything passed off quietly
and orderly; this is certainly a state of things
which not alone deserves commendation, but should
be imitated also everywhere else.
Boston, Massachusetts.—We see by an
advertisement in the Asmonean, that the Rev. Joseph
Straose has been re-elected Hazan and Teacher of the
Congregation Ohabé Shalom.
Mobile, Alabama.—Death of the Rev. A.
Ansel. We have been requested to announce the
decease, at Mobile, of this person, who acted as
Hazan in several congregations. He was, at the time
of his decease, which took place on September 7th,
Hazan at Claiborne, Alabama. He left a daughter, who
lives at Buffalo, New York. Particulars will be
given on application to Mr. M. B. Emanuel, Mobile.
Europe.—We regret that the Occident from its
character is not as good a newspaper as we could
wish; still we endeavour to give all that is really
worth knowing. The news from Europe has of late been
very meagre regarding Israelites, and what reaches
us is not of an agreeable cast. Reaction is busy to
reintroduce the restrictions of the Middle Ages and
the subjoined, the latest received, must serve as a
specimen. The days of the Messiah have not yet
dawned, notwithstanding our reformers’ assertion.
“Accounts from Rome state that the old regulations
against the Israelites in the Papal States had been
revived. They cannot travel without a permission
from the Inquisition, nor stop in any town without a
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