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NOTICE. agitated his bosom was fear lest Israel's doubts and murmur-
The new arrangements consequent on stamping The Voice of Jacob, ings might prevail over the long suffering patience of the
were the occasion of some little delay in posting the first stamped number Eternal.
(70). This present number (71) will also be belated a post, in conse- See, terror hath overcome the young Hebrew, and a cry
quence of the intervention of the last days of Passover; notwithstanding escapes from his lips also, for, suddenly, the object of his hope
that the pages will have to be closed up, two days earlier than usual. The retreats; it rises high, it floats far above the heads of the
regular transmission'to registered subscribers throughout Great Britain,
may henceforward bd depended upon, on the evening previous to publica- people, and approaches the ranks of their enemies. Is Israel
tion in London. then at length forsaken ? No, a burst of radiance brighter
There was an extra number (69), published on the 22nd ult., and than the noon-day sun, sheds joyous day upon their host,
transmitted to subscribers, free. Now that the paper is stamped, the while beyond, the very blackest darkness enwraps the Egyptian
^iKilLJbije. xeimm^^^ together i h H who gave light in Goshen, is still
epartmeivls.
T toys. Wherefore
shall have obtained for it the extent of support, which may warrant the does Moses advance~tTT""the very brmkr-of—the
extra outlay. stretch that wonder-working hand towards the distant shore ?
For Terms of Subscription see the last page. The Lord hath communed with him and given the word,
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DAYS OF OLD. Speak to the children of Israel, that they go forward !"
Forward! The sea is there, rolling in its undiscovered
No. 2. T H E RED SEA. depths. Nay, but if God says forward, what barrier shall
" Because there were no graves in Egypt, hast thou taken oppose? It was a fearful and a glorious, and a beautiful sight,
us away to die in the wilderness ?" Such was the cry, as the when those waters heard and obeyed, and rolled themselves on
heads of those weeping families pressed upon Moses, in the either side, and heaped their glittering stores, curling into
wrathful anguish of utter despair; and the shrill voices of lofty battlements, and sparkled in the fiery glow that dried in a
agonized mothers, clasping their babes to bosoms that well moment their evacuated caverns. Oh then indeed, 4* the
nigh burst with the heavings of sorrow, took up the reproachful deep lifted up his hands, he lifted up his hands oh high," and
wail, " Wherefore hast thdu dealt thus with us, to carry us the pinions of the Lord were heard among his billows. Go
forth out of Egypt?" Alas! those afflicted ones were looking forward, Israel, for before thee is dry land, and the waters are
around them, at the rocks on either hand, at the swiftly ad- a wall on the right hand and on the left. Tears burst froiv
vancing chariots and horsemen, who pursued to close them in, the eyes of Merab, as, among the foremost, he stepped down
at the waves of the sea that rolled and rippled even to their into that strange path, shamed and humbled, and heart-struck
feet, and again, half drowned in the screams of terrified by ithis-new miracle : but Jabin hastens not; the rapture of
children, the lowings of perplexed herds, the smothered thunder triumphant faith pervades his soul, to the exclusion even of
°f
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distant martial music, and the hoarse murmur of a rising all that filial and fraternal love endear. He stands upon a
cr
iud that swept the darkening deep, pealed forth the bitter jutting ledge of rocky ground, to gaze upon the scene, while,
7, •** It were better for us to serve the Egyptians, than that calm and confiding under the overpowering influence of the
we should die in the wilderness." light that penetrated to their very souls, the immense multitude
Was young Jabin's voice distinguishable in that tumultuous descended into the bed of the sea, and laughing babes essayed
current? No, for Jabin looked not to the right nor to the to touch the bright wall of water; and the little kids sported
*«*; to the pursuing foe nor to the opposing flood. His eye beside their dams, and the observant camel looked around,
*** fixed immoveably upon that tall column of cloud, the conscious that he was journeying through untrodden paths.
^y8teriou8 vanguard of their host, which, as night began to But while Jabin gazed, fierce tumult rose among the Egyptian
^j^V assumed a glow, faint as yet, but to which the softest host, perplexed in darkness, maddened by rage, onward they
of the getting sunbeam was dull, and heavy and earthly. came, and Jabin heard the voice of hot pursuit. He heard,
* that pillar shone with light, Jabin saw no darkness in and shouted an exulting farewell to the oppressors whom
^accompanying dispensation; whithersoever that pillar led, Israel was never more to behold ; then bursting into a song of
""i was content to follow, not enquiring whether the next praise, he bounded lightly over rock and reef, for the first and
jould plant hU foot on earth, or flood or flame. He last time visible to mortal eye, and was again by the side of his
wonders—thatwere ^st^-hia™faith_stetched^ father^jwho ^ir smothered accents greeted him, " Bless thee,
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promise of what was to come; and though his my son ! The glory of thertordis^ terribleyhutrHisTnercy
as pale, andTus~knee trembled^ the^only feaf^that~^endureth for-evei
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122 THE VOICE OF JACOB.
given satisfaction to his neighbour." • This part of the their Gentile neighbours of thesame standing. Wherever the
like a beacon, show to man what he should shun as well
THE SACRED FESTIVALS OF ISRAEL. performed, requires more than silent meditation and law of the country does not obstruct his path m the higher
what he should seek; and, in contradistinction to the ijJT
{Concluded from last number.) on* it requires actual physical exertion, and a propor- walks of life, there is the Jew to be met with. The son ot the
fatuus of passion, which betrays man into the quagmire ofvice8
will lead him on the path of security. So soon as we wilfully jecdllec ' a t e r g p a c e of time than that allotted to self examina- reputable tradesman, carries ofF the prize in the college, falls
What passover and the feast of weeks are to the acquisition tionateiy gj .^ ^ a pp O j a ted. During the middle part of the n3» m&?V honourably the professorial chair, pleads successfully at
and preservation of liberty, tBe feast of tabernacles is to the turn away our eyes from this beacon of self-respect, or with*
draw so far as to lose sight of it, we have no longer a guide* ^°n (the ten days of returning,) servile work is not pro- the bar, practises with reputation at the sick bed, discharges
fruition of its results, Passover is preparatory to the feast of a
vTd • the Israelite may follow the prompting of his heart in creditably the magisteria^/nd other public functions, or, in the
weeks ; both are preparatory to the feast of tabernacles. With- but are driven about from shallow to shallow, from rock to
rock, inevitably to founder, unless we return to. that original v in order to avert the divine displeasure which he has pursuit of the fine arts, earns distinction and success. I he
out liberty, nolaw; without both, neither spiritual nor temporal
position in which we clearly saw our way, by the lustre shed *°y «Ilk bv perverting right into wrong ; he may pursue what Israelite feels, that he may safely sever many of those acci-
blessing can be realized. Both liberty and law have for their P dental and external bonds, from the dissolution of which, indi-
aim, the securing to man of an unobstructed rational enjoyment upon it from that illuminating beacon. It is this strict self- ?r S emphatically^ called npnv, right,
of,those faculties, powers, and possessions, of whatever nature, examination, this returning to ourselves, which is emphatically k f f restitution if possible to the owner of what he may viduals unacquainted with that-which is the essence—with that
which a kind Providence has bestowed onhim. It is on the fes- called by our sages—nawn. *t is with this Teshuba, that the ? unlawfully appropriated to himself; or, if that be not which constitutes the soul animating Judaism, are apt to
tival of tabernacles, on the feast of ingathering, after Israel, settled DW1U.D*D* (the dreaded days) are to be commenced. Their ble at least to divest himself of it, and convert it to the apprehend danger to the unity of Israel. The Israelite feels,
in Palestine, hasreaped those bounties of nature, the peaceable first part, is*to be devoted to meditation on ourselves; so that ^ ' f the needy. Thus prepared, reconciled to ourselves, and that his real bond of union is of a higher, of amore exalted nature; 1
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our neighbours, we enter on the last and most solemn part one indissoluble by any sublunary agent; and that trifling
enjoyment of which, liberty and law only can secure, that the
Israelite should yield himself to, the salutary reflections thus
engendered, should impress them on his mind, and thus be
before we begin to weigh our thoughts and actions, we may
first correct and adjust the scales, whereby they are ttfbe
weighed. It is only thus, that we can hope to gain a true Re-
W
f this solemn period—on Yom Kippur. This day, is destined inconveniences arising from this change of circumstances, are
to reconcile us to God. As every offence, whether against our- amply redeemed by the advantages resulting therefrom to the
whole community; inasmuch that he is so enabled to fulfil his
i
prepared, during the possible deprivations of a tedious winter, sult, and avoid resemblance to a man who, bathing for pu- plves or our neighbours, is likewise an offence against God,
duties as a citizen, as well as those of a Hebrew; that he
to look forward hopefully for the coming of a new spring. rification, held an unclean animal in his hands, ( w uTW\ ^aoj. the reconciliation to Him must, as a matter of course, be pre-
becomes worthy to be called, in the entire sense of the word,
Let us now contemplate the character of those festivals inter- Therefore, does scripture call it nynn D1S a day of agitation, eded by that to ourselves andto our fellow. From this it is after the name of Judah, winning that respect for his nation
vening between the feast of tabernacles and the feast of weeks, —of stirring up, when the usual train of our ideas is to be inter- obvious why Yom Kippur concludes the period:—why it is which is due to high-minded pursuits, andto the faithful dis-
viz. the New Year and the Day of Atonement. "Besides the rupted, their order disturbed ; when those which were hinder- lied nrot? rot? a ^ a y °^ r e 8 t ot> t h e h *S h f st r a °k. What it charge of duties; a respect, the requirement of which is
d already—commente^^ most are to come forward, when those which were disregarded uires is a thorough repentance, devotional addresses to imposed upon- every-Jew-as-a religious obligation. While the
y are to be of most concern; when those passions most clamorous, "'Mve^^cfnje'im^ ^ or the pardon of our public records testify to these results, while they bear witness
of which the festivals treated d of have
h b
been b l i h d there
established, h
must yield to the gentler tone of our nobler sentiments. It is iniquities. As nothing therefore is to divert ourattention from to the increasing rarity, not merely of crime, butalso of low
is still another class, referring to, butnot identified with thftse a day of battle, of revolution, when the usurpers of the soul Tephilla, (Prayer,) and as the supply of our usual wants would ne- pursuits among the Jews; a list of those undertakings set on
treated of; ideas that arise in the mind on a comparison of the are to be dethroned, and the legitimate powers restored. There- cessarily' interrupt our intercourse with heaven—would bring foot by philanthropists, for the improvement of mankind at
state of comfort which we enjoy* with that which we actually tore is this solemn period ushered in with the warlike sounds down pur ideas to terrestrial objects, would by way of associa- large, for the relief of distress as well as for educational pur-
deserve ; on a reflection, upon the use which we make of the tion direct them into their ordinary channels, would prevent poses, contains conclusive evidence, of how much more enlarged
of the Shofar (cornet); Israel is to be aroused from a treacher-
blessings conferred, of the lessons which we derive from the them from acquiring that sanctification which they ought to are the views which the Israelites now take; of how much
ous repose, from the fatal security to which the people are self
chastisements inflicted. What avail liberty, its establishment, attain on that day;—not only an enjoyment of the luxuries more acute is their sensitiveness to public opinion concerning
abandoned, ? Win* vh Dym "VJD *)B1fc> JJpJVfl (" When the Shofar
and its enjoyment, if we have neither duly qualified ourselves for
is blown in the city, would the people not start up ?") asks the of life but a satisfaction of the ordinary cravings of nature,
them nor suitably employed them; if, on the contrary, we have
perhaps abused them, perverting blessings to curses, wisdom to prophet. Therefore is it that this festival begins the new year; is,for that day, suspended; DDW3J n « D f W " and ye shall moral feelings.
so that on its very threshold we may make a gallant stand, may afflict your souls," says scripture; which affliction has been de- There are some perhaps, to whom the fruits of this progress,
folly, righteousness to wickedness;—if we have taken that which
is but the form for the essence, the means for the end; if we drive back the foe, and thus secure our position from the en- fined by our sages in the way just explained. (Yoma, ch. viu.) in a religious point of view, are not so satisfactory. These will
have employed for destruction that which was conceded to us croachments to which it was exposed in the past^ Therefore It was probably in allusion to three kinds of duties, and to the object:-^-" Would you deem, as signs of progress, that prone-
ness to alteration, that doubt jn_ theory, that vacillation in
awayJ
cariiud awayJj^jly tide,
tid uau
uau but seMuui-tarkfc^rrconTprebeiTSTve: of t e ciii il_il ie tfii-=_ tared,} in whoinThey-tiavtrdTsplctCGd that tenacity^) iorm^hai-nmrafSB--
view of the wilderness of ocean on which he is tossed. The joyment of the results of its observance ;—a period when wishes, neas or charity,) m u n - j n n « p ' a y o (cause the rigour ot the de-
in belief, that stability of rite, which distinguished our fore-
waves of the present that play and foam around him; his apprehensions and hopes awaken, as of themselves. It is cree to pass by). This is also the order prescribed in Isaiah, fathers ? Can we call by the name of progress, the scepticism
faculties can embrace only them, and before he has acquired therefore that this festival has been appointed, at a period when (i. 15-18.) as that in which repentance ought to be manifested. that stipulates for a wherefore, in every particular of religious
even so much as a conception—they are gone, have become the hollow winds begin to moan over callow fields, when the shaken "And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes requirement?" If this state of affairs were to be permanent,
past! Man, in the tumult of life, constantly urged and urging, tree begins, as if imploring mercy, to stretch its leafless branches from you: yea when ye make many prayers I will not hear;" if we did not regard it as a transitory one< as onenecessary in
pursued and pursuing, has but little leisure to reflect on the heavenwards—in one word, the 44 dreaded days" begin at the —the prophet declares wherefore—"your hands are full of the nature of things ; if it were notmanifestly that intermediate
legitimacy of tlie objects pursued, of the meaus selected. He time when nature begins to fade, without having.as yet faded; blood." Then he goes on to propound the terms under which stage, lying between superstition and rational faith, between
must seize the favourable moment as it fleets by. His haste when life and death meet together, and struggle for the mas- God w.ould accept Tephilla. "Wash you, make you clean," mere credulity and a well founded scriptural belief, we should
becomes eagerness, this degenerates into passion, and passion tery;—impressively to remind us of the transitory nature of all (be reconciled to yourselves) " seek judgment, relieve the unhesitatingly declare such a state of affairs as a deterioration,
finds any means legitimate for the end desired;—passion, that is terrestrial, andso assisting us inovercoming our passions, oppressed, &c."—and then—" though your sins be as scarlet, and under such circumstances should look with a suspicious
whilst hiding its hideous aspect, shows the phase least ques- that by the achievement of such a victory, we may arise as into they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, eye, even upon the progress claimed to have been made in
tionable. It is therefore requisite that man halt from time to new life before the Lord. And yet this returning to, this fall- they shall be as wool." ^ ^ social and moral life; regarding it as more specious than real,
time in his career, and, neutralizing all those influences ufider ing back upon, ourselves, requires no physical exertion; for the for without a religious foundation, no superstructure can be
whose operation he has thought, designed, and acted for the field of battle lies entirely in the province of the mind, and the safely reared But such is not our view. It is a law of nature,
time, take a comprehensive view, not merely of an extorted resources for the happy issue of the struggle, lie in the same STATE OF T H E ENGLISH J E W S .
{Concluded from last number.) "~ That action must be followed by re-action; that every excess
act or event, but of the whole concatenation, regarded in the province. TheNew Year's day has been made a Jin3tJ> (a day
relation of cause„ and effect;—it is needful that he draw in- of rest),-HFip) p fcnpD-|a-holy
p | y convocation), ), in order...that^.un.ds= .are we now? W e are now getting out of a narrow be it in good or evil, must correct itself; that the beam pressed
ferences therefrom, that he endeavour to amend his faults, toim- turbed by the impressions
ii off a working
ki d
day, we may resign in uoys channel, in whose sinuosities we have been long down"on the one side will, when liberated, not return at .once....
prove upon his virtues, to rejoice at his good deeds, to lament ourselves entirely to meditation, assisted by those impulses driven'about, whose current has threatened to carry us away, to an equilibrium, but will vibrate for some time, and that
with a force proportionate to thepressure first employed. 1 hat
his evil ones; connecting those with his hopes, these with his which can be made to proceed from a EHp tOpD—not WTp &OPD *hose whirlpools have menaced to swallow us, and whose rocks
law of nature is equally applicable in the moral, as in the
fears, for the future. It is for such ends—retrospect and re- a holy convocation; but a convocation, assembly, reading or Kerned to forebode wreck inevitable. Now, the narrows are
physical world, and it accounts sufficiently for that movement
pentance, resolution and amendment, that the New Year and the discourse of sanctification. P^ed, and before us spreads majestically the wide mammon which is at present agitating the minds of many Jews with
Day of Atonement have chiefly been instituted. It is altogether different "with the days intervening between which we proceed slowly, very slowly ; but yet we proceed, respect to religion. This agitation is not new in Israel, but
Having tbu* fixed the general principles of these festivals, this festival and Yom Kippur. Having, after a strict self ex- greatest danger seems to have passed; our fate lies in has always existed under similar circumstances; and there is
let us now descend to their particulars. The duties of man, amination, settled our account with ourselves, on Rosh-hashana, own hands; and ours will be thefault if we are again placed only need of patience to abide the time when the movement
as is well known, refer either to himself, to God, or to his fel' we are now prepared to view our conduct towards our neign- » a situation like that frpm which we have just forced our way. shall have ceased. Indeed, we think, that every dispassionate
low. Hence, any offence committed by him, affects either or bour in its true light. But it is not sufficient to have dis- . But to drop the figure, our state is in every respect a progres- looker-on will admit, that signs are discernible, which betoken
all of those, and his repentance or improvement must have a covered the^ wrongs which we may have committed towards nveone; and the better to illustrate this, we will add a tew the gradual lessening of the oscillation, and that we may soon
- similar bearing. It is in accordance with this classification, that our fellow, and have taken the firm resolution not to commit them Particulars. '
the sacred period has been divided into Rosh-hashanah, the inter- any more. No, we must make amends as much as lies in our expect its entire cessatiou. But enough on this momentous
The narrow lanes of Whitechapei and themaze of streets subject now, for we are on the eve o f an important step about
vening davsf and YomKippmv A first and principal object power, must redress the grievances which we have caused, fontigoous thereto, which formerly enclosed the Jewish popu- to be taken by the Jews of this empire—the appointment of a
to which the repentant man must turn his attention, one, with- must allay the bitter feelings which we may have stirred up; •"jMi have now opened their gates* andforth have issued a Chief Rabbi; a step which must necessarily exercise the greatest
out which true repentance cannot be felt, is the condition of we must reconcile those whom we may have offended—JYPffit •elect band, to the constituents of which, nobility of heart and influence on the present state of affairs. W e shall return to
his self-respect. Self-respect, based upon a consciousness of »«periority of education have assigned a new position; while the subject- when that-jnaea*ure_slialLJiaveJte^
toe^gojity and high destination oHfteHfunB^species, will, Hnir does not atone for sins between man and man, unless rSJ^'-tofing the reward of industry and frugality, have the present, be it sufficient briefly to review the agents which
l that stationT and to maintain it too, beside
124 THE VOICE OF JACOB.
have been instrumental in bringing about so favourable a turn. the present moment, for restraining erratic tendencies, and for
In the first place, it is with this change, as with many other aiding a healthy progress. May we not hope to see the true
historical events; the proximate cause cannot be distinctly patriotism of Israel rally around it, and give it that energy
traced to any one prominent incident or emergency, but rather which, wisely directed, must exercise the most salutary influence
to an aggregation of small springs and wheels, which escape on the state of the English Jews ! A
the investigator by reason of their minuteness, and are only
discernible by their effects. They resemble those wonderful, [We cannot insert (he following letter, without calling the attention of
the writer to a note which he must have overlooked, at the foot of the first
ever active animalculae, which are said to build up, under part of the above article, in our last number, E D . ]
the surface of the waves, concealed from human eyes, those
astounding piles which form the amazement of the seaman. Mr, Editor,—As an article in your last number, headed
The proximate cause, in this case, seems to have been more of " State of the English Jews" might lead some of your readers
a negative, than of a positive character. An essential prin- into error; I beg to offer a few remarks on it. I presume the
ciple of Judaism, if not fettered from without, is that of writer must know, that the Portuguese were the first who
progress; and even Rabbin ism, its offspring, (so frequently cited settled in this country ; had he have consulted the records of
as the element of stability,) is, in its t>rigiri, an emanation des- that congregation, he would have discovered' that* they were
tined to harmonise the duties imposed by a religion given to not excluded from social life, but sought privacy, to avoid the
an independent nation, in a special country, with those other sufferings, and troubles, envy had brought on their ancestors •
duties dischargeable by a dependent nation, deprived of its so careful were they on that point, that out of the many invited
home. For the reasons previously stated, this principle to the civic feasts, by a law of the congregation, twenty onlv
could not act immediately after the settlement of the Jews in were permitted to attend them, this instead of indicating seclu-
this country. But when, after a time, they had to some sion, shews they only desired to avoid envy and jealousy. From
extent assimilated themselves with their fellow-citizens, had the earliest period they sought the amelioration of the poorer
made acquaintance with those general sources of progress so classes, and considering education as the first step towards it,
abundant in this country; and when generous efforts for social iir~1664, eight yeHrs^naftertheii^establishraent, theyfounded a
improvement, made by influential parties of the empire, re- public charity school, long before the parochial school of St.
flected upon the Jews likewise, then was the pressure removed, Margaret's, Westminster, which was the first Christian institu-
and the principle of Judaism was free to display its innate tion ofMhe kind_iii the metropolis. Had the Jews been so
elasticity. To this succeeded a reopened intercourse with isolated, would the city have admitted twelve as sworn brokers?
the continental Jews, after the cessation of the war; which, Unless their honor and integrity had been known, by which
like most cases of mutual exchange, benefited all parties. A they acquired the confidence of Christians, would that number
still further influence, and a most beneficial one, has resulted have paid £1000 or £2000 for a medal? Brokerage from
from the efforts of private individuals. Many grains of the Jews only, would neither have induced that expense nor in-
good seed, scattered abroad by them, have been choaked among creased their wealth; a Da Costa, was physician to Queen
noxious weeds; some, however, have fallen upon more genial Catherine, and resided in Somerset House. These are facts
soil,, and though late, have yet taken root and sprung up. A of nearly two centuries past. The English Jew was as much
les etibl i f l has beenr exercised**by- some earlier respected formerly as he is now, if his talents and merit 0
deserved
If^lte look.to wh^tthe Jews nwere fifty vfiftfgmfiff - ^fi.sjhaU.
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the college of physicians. About"that time, among the first to
ness9 ot the public to appreciate them. A greater share in this remove the unchristian prejudice against the Jew, stand a Fitz
change miay be ascribed to the better education recently en- Adam, and a Cumberland. The present change arises more
joyed, at least by a portion of the Rising generation, (as from the evaporation of commercial jealousies, and fear of
rendered available in the various educational establishments rivalry, than any other cause. This great city, in 1754, was
at present accessible,) and by the comparatively cheaper rate at foremost in seeking the repeal of the Naturalisation Bill, and to
which education can be obtained, whilst, simultaneously, a its honor, was among the first in the kingdom to admit Jews
greater desire for it is awakened. There is besides these, to its freedom. Had your correspondent have alluded only to
another ageot, and certainly no insignificant one, which we the change in the foreign Jews, who coming from countries
cannot pass by unnoticed, however humiliating it may be for where they had been held in the most abject state, brought with
our pride to be indebted to an agent so foreign to Jews and them the prejudices imbibed with their infancy, which were
Judaism. But suum cuique. This agent is constituted by not easily eradicated, but as they have become more considered,
the incessant intrusions, assaults, and tamperings; resorted they have altered, and the foreign Jew after a short residence
to by certain intermeddling
1
Gentile parties. " They will in England, becomes amalgamated with the British Jews, and
not let us alone' —is an exclamation, not unfrequently to be is equally respected. Education has turned the tide of vulgar
heard in the mouth of some one stirred up by such incursions, opinion, and the Jew is no longer despised, only because he is
from the comfortable apathy into which he had subsided for a Jew. Among them at the present day, about 1300 receive
years. But now, as in time of yore, the Israelite may exclaim^ grattritowhrstrumr^^
x , it for
evil, but the Almighty planned it for good/') All this pushing so that where we set the example, we have continued to advance
and knocking about, has only the effect of rousing the dormant in proportion to our numbers, in educating the Jewish poor,
masses; and these, when they are once awakened and have 3rd April, 5604. L.
their eyes opened, see, judge, and act for themselves; and thus
an effect is produced precisely such as the true friend of Israel MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE.
could
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desire. Thus, is once more the truth of the saying, The Future Chief Rabbi.—Out readers will partake of the
* extremes meet'* verified. satisfaction with which we announce the formal invitation of
Before we conclude, there remains one powerful engine to candidates for this most important office; testimonials to be
be spoken of; one, which though of recent origin, yet like sent in by the end of July next. We say thus much, in un-
many other products of modern times, ripens quickly into certainty whether the authorised statement will reach us in
vigorous maturity. We allude to the Periodical Fress. This time for our No. 71.
engine is, on the continent, displaying the most salutary and
powerful effects; and as the same causes prevail here, they Jews" Free School^ BellJ^ne.^The 27th anniversary x>f
must be attended by the like results Though distinguishable this establishment was, as usual, celebrated by a dinner at the
proofs of its influence must be discernible to the dispassionate London Tavern, on Thursday, 28th u l t , H. H. Cohen, Esq.,
observer, yet, after all, its existence is still too recent, already President, in the chair, supported on the one side by B. VVati
to exbibit_&
Still, the press is the engine of all others most available,%at Montefiorc. The company was rather smaller than usual, ana
 THE VOICE OF JACOB. 125
lodea very few strangers; but, in every other respect, the it was possible to extend its blessings. He quoted the observa-
IDC 1 bration was a successful one for the interests of the charity. tion of an accomplished Hebrew scholar, Professor Hurnritz,
After dinner, there was the usual routine of loyal toasts: the that to no single class were the interests of education more dear
lause was considerable, when associated with the name of than to the Jews, looking back to the injuries which had
h Queen Dowager, as patroness of the Jews' Orphan Asylum; resulted to-that people in various ages from ignorance, some-
d tbatof the Duke of Cambridge, as patron of the J ews' Hospital. times their own, and sometimes that of others. To what else
1 limited number of the children of the establishment were here than ignorance could be attributed such events as those of
troduced, preceded by the committee and attended by their Damascus, and still more recently the troubles which had
teachers; their appearance was highly gratifying, being healthy threatened our Russian brethren? It was consolatory, under
nd cheerful in their new clothing,—the annual gift of the the circumstances, to reflect on the sympathy which this latter
Baronet* N. M. De Rothschild, to all the childreu attending aftair had elicited on all sides; proving that it was impossible
the school. After a circuit of the room had been made, the to oppress any of our brethren, without its being felt by all.
children took up their position round the tables, and presented Mr. Golismid corroborated a remark of the chairman's, (a
a very interesting and striking appearance ; the girls, in their misconception, however, so far as regards the example quoted,)
white caps and tippets, occupied the centre, holding in their as to the important and useful positions now occupied by many,
hands specimens of their work, writing, &c, A little boy, eight in different parts of the world, who had been educated in the
years of age, now repeated a Hebrew ode, (as usual, from the Free School. S. I. Waley, Esq. proposed the health of the
vigorous pen of the octogenarian Michael Josephs, Esq.;) it Baroness N. M. De Rothschild, a munificent patroness of the
was pronounced with much good taste and emphasis. An institution, who had, for twenty-two years, clothed the whole
interesting little girl then recited an appropriate English ode, of the establishment at her sole charge ; a circumstance which
the composition of Sampson Samuel, Esq., in a manner which had only accidentally transpired, as for many years the name of
elicited the prolonged plaudits of the company. The chairman the benefactress was unknown. The remaining toasts were,
immediately rose, and proffered as a toast, " Prosperity to the Alfred Davis, Esq., Treasurer; the Stewards, acknowledged
Institution,'* pointing" out its utility, both in a moral and re- by F. Pegler,Esq.; the Stewards Elect; the Ladies- Committee;
ligious sense; and, regarding himself as the advocate of the the composers of the Odes; &c. The total amount collected
little clients by whom he was surrounded, he pleaded for a for the benefit of the charity, including the two large sums
favorable verdict in—the—cause-of^the^charity. _Thechildren above quoted, and another small legacy, was £1756. There
here left the room in the same order in which they had entered, was some good singing during the evening, and the whole
tfe chairman then, in very feeling terms, proposed the health passed off very satisfactorily.
of Isaac Cohen, Esq., Treasurer of the * Institution, This
gentleman was absent in consequence of the rupture of a small . Religious discourses.—One, on the duties and merits of faith,
blood-vessel a few weeks since, and though happily so far as a constituent of the creed of Israel, was delivered on Sabbath
recovered as to be able and anxious to attend, his medical Haggadol (that preceding the Passover,) by the Rev. David
advisers had forbidden him the excitement certain to have Meldola, to the Bevis-Marks Congregation. It was a neat
resulted from his powerful interest in the welfare of an institu- address, and appropriate to the season. A similar one was^
tion, with which he has, of late vears, almost identified himself. read by Mr. B-. H. Asher, on the same day, in the Hall of
ih iQ ttnaatwao
t T^grg£flf and it the Duke's Place Synagogue. . It gave much satisfaction, and

(in addition to his liberal annual gifts,) of £600 Consols, to be since his entrjMopon the otlice^ OiTTtKr
invested as an accumulating fund, till the year 1850 ; at which a sermon was d delivered
l i d b the Rev, H. A. Henry, to th
by th the con-
period the interest thereon, together with that on any other gregation of the Western Synagogue (St. Albans). We have
amounts which may be added in the interim, is to be available heard it very well spoken of, and we tfc
regret our inability to
for the general purposes of the institution. The president con- be present, as urgently invited by Amicus," whose compli-
cluded a very warm and merited eulogium on the estimable mentary letter with that object we take this opportunity to
character of their treasurer, with an earnest prayer for his long acknowledge.
life and happiness, and that he might be spared for yet many Brighton.—The liberal vote of the Brighton Synagogue,
years, to exercise his characteristic benevolence towards the (advertised in our last number,) in aid of the fund now being
charitable institutions of all denominations. The company, raised, for the purpose of presenting an annuity to the widow
not satisfied with the protracted applause which succeeded the and orphans of the murdered Mr. Hen. Solomon, is highly
toast, rose simultaneously and gave a hearty extra cheer. B. honorable to that body. We shall be glad to find that the
Van Oven, Esq., proposed " the President, H. H. Cohen, philanthropists of Israel, recognise this claim upon their com-
&?.," to whom the institution was deeply indebted for his miseration and charitable aid. Mr. Aaron Joseph, of Leaden-
kindness in discharging the duties of this second year.—Among hall Street, has, with his usual spirit, undertaken to receive
other appropriate remarks on the benefits conferred upon subscriptions. ,
society by the-Free-School,-he-mentioued, by-way of illustra- Liverpool, New Synagogue.—This building was consecrated
tion, that both the parents of the little girl who recited the for divine worship, on Monday evening, 25th March. The
ode,had been educated in the school; and that they had shown following <k
particulars are extracted from a local paper.
Aeir sense of the duties and advantages of properly training The building is one formerly known by the title of Paris's-
their offspring, in naving sent their child, at the earliest age, to Room, and is capable of holding 150 to 200 persons. Over the ark,
the «Sister establishment," the Infant School, from which she are the ten commandments in letters of gold, on tablets of black
had been drafted into the Free School. The chairman, in marble; underneath which is the usual inscription, "Know
returning thanks, announced fits having recently received thebefore whom thou standest." The effect is very striking and ;
""" of £584 bequeathed in 1833, by a Mr. Levy, of Sydney, imposing. The president 'of the congregation, Mr.-B. L .
«« just extricated from Chancery. Sampson Samuel, Esq., Joseph, (to whose indefatigable exertions the ne^y synagogue,
proposed the health of the Vice President, with a complimentary to a certain extent, owes its origin,) took a very active and pro-
allusion to his literary qualifications: the toast was duly re- minent part in the proceedings, and, by his judicious arrange,
sponded to by the company. Mr. Van Oven, in his reply, pro- ments, seconded by the efforts of the other officers, (including
w d i n s willihgness always to benefit the Institution to^the best the vice-president, Mr. Moss,) contributed largely to give due
of hw ability: for looking back to its earliest supporters, hefound and proper effect to the interest of the occasion. Messrs. Marks,
« • cUttnw upon him associated with his filial duty. t. H. Aronson, and other gentlemen acted as stewards. The music,
a
°U*mid, Esq., in proposing the health of the strangers which had been selected expressly for the occasion, was com-
m
*"*"* a i d l t h a L t h e l p e r i o i i a d long^since passed when posed and conducted by Mr. Moss; Mr. Barnett, of the*New
Vacation was considered other than a good; and that Synagogue, London^ acting -as ^recentor^—supported^hy JUI
"question now appeared to be, how far and how wide J efficient and powerful choir.
126 THE VOICE OF JACOB.
" A very appropriate and eloquent address was delivered by with respect to this truly national project, which is
the Rev. Dr. Kaphall, of Birmingham, in which he set forth the with his well known character.
various religious duties; of the members belonging to the The letter which follows the above, is from Mr. Lowenstem
Jewish persuasion, both as regarded their conduct in the sanc- of Frankfort, dated 16th February. He declares, that everv
tuary and their obligations to society generally. He next ex- useful effort in aid of the Holy Land is defeated by R'Hirsch
horted them to practise forbearance and love to each other, Lehren, of Amsterdam, against whom, in the presence of all
and good feeling among themselves; and, whatever might have Israel, he offers to substantiate these serious charges. (I 8 t \
The having interposed and prevented the Barons Rothschild of
passed, let it be forgotten, the future was before them, a bright,
a glorious, a happy future, if every one would but do his duty.the continent, from carrying out their already announced inten
He concluded by an earnest and impressive pfayer, that the tions, to devote 100,000 francs towards the provision of an Hospital
blessing of the Almighty might rest on all the congregation and Schools at Jerusalem. (2nd.) The having indirectly ob-
whenever they assembled to worship within the walls of that tained an order from the Turkish government, to stay the
temple which they had met that evening to dedicate, A building of the synagogue on the ruins of that of R^Judah
beautiful ode was then sung by the choir in Hebrew, composed Ha-Chasid, in Jerusalem. With reference to the first charge, it
by the late Rev. Dr. Herschell, the principal part being sus- is in so far substantiated, that Mr. Lehren has avowed the
opinion, that religious study only is the object worthy of pursuit
tained by Mr. Barnett, who, not only in this, but throughput the
in Jerusalem; and that every design to encottrage industrial pur-
service, evinced the most exquisite taste in chanting and singing
the Hebrew melodies and other compositions which were as- suits, general education, or the like, is mischievously in rivalry
signed to him. The list of donations to the building was then with the maintenance of the adult students, who, being generally
read, and we understand that the subscriptions amounted to in health, do not require any hospital. The opposition to the
upwards of £400. A lyrical hymn was also introduced, the synagogue is supposed to be consequent upon the controversy
composition of Hyman Hurwitz, Esq., Professor of Hebrew in existing between Mr. L. and the collectors on its behalf,
the London University, after which the N^QQ&LAnthem was who, in pursuit of their mission, have trenched upon the field
sung, and the proceedings closed with the evening prayer." which, previously, was almost in the exclusive occupation of
We are happy to see, from our advertising columns, that Dr.Mr. L.
RaphalFs sermon is to be published, and that its proceeds are to The Editor of the Juden^Zeitungr, in commenting upon these
be devoted to the educational charity of the Liverpool Jews. two letters, announces,—(1st.) his intention, within a month, to
appoint a secure plan of collecting the offerings in aid of his
* FOREIGN AND COLONIAL INTELLIGENCE. scheme; (2nd.) to propose the appointment of a committee,
Kingston, Jamaica.—The packet, just arrived, has brought at the first meeting of German Rabbis and ministers, during
us a mass of correspondence, to which it is impossible to do the summer; (3rd.) to give, at'an early period, the particulars
justice, in the pre-occupied state of our columns, until after of certain diplomatic measures in connexion with his plans.
•n

the Passover. By a rule of the office, unpaid letters are

refused; and accident alone has prevented the application of Agriculture among the Russian Jews.—The presumed ob-
this necessary rule in some cases wherein we should be sorry ject of Dr. Hirschfeld's recent journey, (vide a notice of it in
to appear discourteous. This intimation may save the risk of our last,) continues to excite much curiosity; and public b
Rwe=dwafiipB^|ficBr imputi fr ^li
^ any
The Jewish Hospital, Schools, Sfc^for Jerusalem.—A notice
in our No. 69, announced the opening of an account at Messrs. MISCELLANEA.—The Bavarian Jews continue to emigrate to
Masterman and Co., the bankers', in aid of the fund for these America; and some young men there, are said to have con-
truly sacred and national objects. Small sums paid anonymously siderably advanced themselves in the social scale.—The house
will still be received at our office, and acknowledged in these of Rothschild, has recently appropriated large sums for bene-
columns. Sums to be devoted to the purpose, when trustees shall volent purposes. The Baron Salomon has given 100,000 fl.
have been duly appointed, and the plans matured, need not be to the town of Briinn, and 2000 fl. to a charitable institute in
paid down now, provided that the donors' names be sent in to Vienna. In the course of a single twelvemonth the house has dis-
our office. We rejoice to hear, that the daughters of Israel are tributed among Jews and Christians, nearly 250,000 florins,
displaying a fervid interest in objects so every way worthy (£25,000;)—The literary announcements from Berlin, include
of their pious labours. the expected publication of44 Hagadische Exegese," and " Ideen
We have, found in the All Zeit. des Jud., two important zurReligions-philosophie/'both from the pen of Dr. Hirschfeld;
letters bearing on this subject; the gist of which we supply cind a History of the Jews from the first to the second temple,
without comment, for they are only too expressive. The first is including an account of the Various sects; this is abotrtsto be
a letter from Dr. Frankel, dated Jerusalem, 31st Dec, 1843, in published by Dr. Hertzfeld. A new monthly periodical for the
reply to one of the Editor's, written nine months previously, and religious interests of Judaism, is also announced under the
inviting Dr. F. to a correspondence, on the state of the Jews in editorship of Dr. Frankel, Chief Rabbi at Dresden.
the Holy City. The reply before us does' not, however, touch
upon the general question, but deals principally with the REVIEW.
proposition to supply a Jewish Hospital for Jerusalem. Upon I. Indlaeg i Joedesagen etcet. af. Henrik Wergeland. Kris-
the iirgent need for such a provision, Dr. F. speaks most tiania, 1841. (Intercession in favour of the Jews, &c.)
earnestly. He says, that fetal consequences have often resulted It may appear an incredible fact to many, that Norway enjoys
to the sick, from the want of a roof to cover them. He pays a the freest constitution in monarchical Europe, since it is very
just tribute to the beqeyolence of Sir Moses Montefiore, at generally known that a fundamental law prohibits the admission
whose sole cpst, he and his dispensary are maintained; but he of Jews into the country. Art. 2, of the Constitution says,
also arguea how unsafe it is to depend for all upon any single " Jews are henceforth excluded from the country." When the
individual. With respept to the Conversion hospital, for which Constitution was drawn up, in 1B14, one man only protested
nothing i* left untried to obtain inmates, Dr. F. says, that no against this. This was Count Weflel Ja.rlsberg, a man of talent
Jew will go into it willingly; but he asks what shall the poor, and family influence, being almost the only nobleman in Nor-
sick, unhappy wanderer do? The cjuestion is not difficult of way; but he protested in vain. Besides him, M. Raeder,
solution, for tea persons had submitted to an abandonment of in his " Constitutional History," proved the notorious clause to
l&eij- faith during t&e sine months! He declares his confidence, be a downright blunder in point of law; but that was all he
£hat_ the matter will find ajnpnpathy ancj co-operation, not only effected, and the clause remained. In the pamphlet before us,
in Eiirope, bat *qi oyejLJJiie^yorid; and expresses a confident -w^^v^he^eiition^hidrMrrW.addressed^to theStorthwg,-
hope, that Baron Lionel Kotbschild will take that position demanding the repeal of the 2nd Art relating to the Jews;
 THE VOICE OF JACOB. 127
the-question on grounds of reason, and the interests of on the Rev. Mr. Moses Nathan, of Kingston, Jamaica, stated
•hertate' Mr. Soerenseii, the leader of the liberal majority, that he had been educated at that Institution. As one deeply
iintersined the petition, and brought it in the form of a motion interested in its welfare, I can myself evidence to many bright
Sore the Storthing, on the 28th of June, 1839. The moral ornaments of our community who have been fostered there,
ictory which ensued is known. But Mr, W. did not rest and whose - abilities have been cultivated, so as not only to be
here* the "Indlaeg, &c." is a further discussion on the sub- useful to themselves, but also greatly to improve the moral
iect dedicated to the Storthing. In the passionately impressive state of their brethren: it is, however, due to that gentleman,
language, which may be expected from " the Norwegian Heine/' and to the memory of his deceased father, to say, that he never
as he is called in the North, he appeals to all that is generous received instruction at any public establishment, but was edu-
in the national heart, to all that is sound in the national mind, cated at Mr. M. E. Solomon's, boarding academy, Brixton
in favor of the Jews. " You m$y perhaps call my views", he Hill, where he remained till the opening of the Free School,
exclaims, " mere philanthropic hypotheses, void of personal in the organization of which, he materially assisted. I have
experience; but pray, setting philanthropy aside, what personal the honor, to be Sir, Your's respectfully, ;
experience had you in framing that 2nd Art." In another place March 31, 1844. M. S.
he says:—'"It is a moral necessity, it is the pressure of God's [We insert the above out of deference to the parties con-
finger that you feel on your hearts. You follow, and His will cerned, and because the writer (who encloses his card) is a •J!
is done, who by the moisture of the flitting clouds, and by the relative of the Rev. Mr. N. ; although, in our own judgment,
flight of moments, polishes and transforms the mountain's the correction supplied in our report of the dinner, might have
ridges." But it is not enough to rouse the nobler "passions of met all that the case required.—ED.] !&
mankind; the poet finds it necessary also, to stoop to war
against those vulgar prejudices, which we all know too well. Gentile Offerings for the Jewish Poor.—•* Orthodox " still
We should be doing him little justice, if we said only, that he shrinks from the challenge to authenticate his statements; and !
is equal to his task ; and it is hard work indeed, arguing against we need not, therefore, stop to characterize his conduct. The
people who would rather be blind and deaf, than convinced. following explanation will testify to the straightforwardness of
Under another head, " German Sophistry," he meets the our course in this matter. It needs scarcely be premised, that
objections of German transcendental Hebrewphagie. This every functionary entrusted, as a public man, to distribute
chapter consists, for the greater part, of quotattons-from-Drv berrefttsin a community, owes to that community an account
G.Riesser's eloquent pleadings for our cause. The succeeding of the principles which regulate his distribution; 'and. if he
sections contarn highly interesting Statistics of the Danish neglect opportunities to explain his administration, obloquy is
Jews, and a few observations on the JcTws in Sweden. The the least that he can expect. The Rev. D. W. Marks, having,
wholeis wound up by the celebrated address to the nation in, as it was announced in the daily papers, (so as to be likely to
favor of the Jews, written by Norway's " Benjamin Franklin,"— induce other similar gifts,) received a large quantity of winter
the Rev. Niels Hertsberg—a man eighty-two years of age, clothing for the Jewish poor of the metropolis, took no steps
whose heart eighty-two northern winters may have steeled but to prevent misconceptions on the part of a jealous public, as to
noticed. the principle to be pursued in his distribution. This jealousy, i
II. " Joeden" (The Jews), by H. Wergeland. warrantable or not, is the inevitable consequence of the ano-
malous- t>£>skion originally occupied, bv Mr^J\L; and it
jfCd.eficieri't"' in capacity for a p
poetical after—all, scarcely to e wondered at, That it
py Had WP at
rendering, and is scarcely able to convey even aTaTnt idea of u
letter of Orthodox," without affording opportunity for authen-
their merit. . But in their own home, the mere name of the poet is tication or disproof, then, although something might have been
a warrant for that, even to those who have not read them ; and urged in extenuation of our haste, it would have been wrong,
with the British public, the national fame of the poet, and the as we should willingly have admitted ;—but we took the pre-
character of his theme, will ensure sympathy even for their cisely opposite course. In No. 69, we called on " Orthodox,"
veiled beauty. Perhaps there will be found a Jewish Mary to authenticate certain charges, (not specifying them ;) and at
Howitt, able and willing to do the hospitable justice of an the same time, so far as the impugned party was concerned,
English translation to these children of a, foreign clime, but we communicated the nature of these charges to a mutual
notof a foreign heart; and so pay the debt of gratitude to our friend, inviting a statement, for publication in our columns,
Wdinavian friend. R, R—n. which might satisfy the public mind. It was not until this
invitation had been rejected, that we published the appeal to
OUR LETTER-BOX. both sides in our No. 7Qi-and not then, until the paragraph had
Jews' Literary and Scientific Institution.—P. B. S., demands been previously shown to Mr. Marks' friend; as it would
*berefore his letter on this subject has not been inserted ?— equally have been communicated to his accuser,, had we pos-
Because, having more claims upon our space than we can sessed the means of so doing. That accuser still shrinks from
&tisfy^a preference has been given to those communications his duty, and Mr. Marks needs not to notico_&^^^
w
nose writerse areu rknown, and whose views may y not discourage the Jewish public is concerned, we still hope to elicit a satis-
8 U factory explanation, in removal of the existing discontent. Mr.
° wl * •n .^
^ P ^ °f objects, in our judgment,
d desirable,
dbl
we are informed, that progress has been made with the Insti- Peynado's letter on this subject is written with less than his
ion, the nature of which will soon be advertised. usual temper; but the foregoing explanation is due to ourselves.

Hie 0# B& in our last number, was not recorded on light /Validity of Jewish Marriages.
pounds. It had already become so current a topic of con- Mr. Editor,—You will much oblige me by granting a little
ersatiou, that we applied for a semi-official statement; and space in your widely circulated columns, in order to give pub*
JJ* ***?*- to expect the receipt of-one. " Want of time to licity to an opinion respecting Jewish marriages,—-lately de-
^ l t ^ ' W ^ t l l dit
e cause
assigned
g for our beingg left to report
p livered by Lord Chancellor Lyndhurst, in a recent case,
aiiv
an ndit
O . W are nott yett warranted
We t d ini making
king brought before the House of Lords; that of the Queen »• Miles,
.^nouncement on the subject. which is creating so great an interest at the present moment,
in the Presbyterian community.
Jews' Free School Anniversary Dinner. " I must not pass over the observations that have been made upon the
' f""-! hope you will allow ine, through the medium marriages of Jews and Quakers. ^ -"'""'.•
" No such argument can, I think, be justly raised from the decisions
ble journal, to correct a report made by the presi- respecting marriages amongst Jews.—They are treated m those decision*
mrardtsitnet peopU, governed^ as to ^?Us8ul4ectf by their o%»nreUgiou^
*** inst.,) who, after passing very high eulogiums observances and institutions, among which marriage is included. Speak-
128 THE VOICE OF JACOB.
ing of this subject, Lord Sto^ell, in the case of Ruding t>. Smith, ob-
serres**-1 That the matrimonial law of England for the Jews, is their own
p
matrimonial taw> and an English court Christian, examining the validity
of an English Jew marriage* would examine it by that law, and that law J
EWS' HOSPITAL, MILE END, for the Support of the
Aged, and for the Education and Employment of Youth.
Sir,—The favour of your Company it requested, to dine with the Governor
only; as has been done in the cases that were determined in this court, on Friends of this Institution, at the London Tavern, Bishopsgate Street, on T
those very principles.9—Such are the admitted grounds of decision in the 30th April, 1844.
case of Jewish marriages. H, R. H. THE DUKE OB CAMBRIDGE, PATKON, iu the Chair.
" The question, as to the marriage of Quakers, is of more difficult VICE-PATRONS.
solution." - • • • * * * * HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF SOMERSET, K, G.
After the delivery %of opinions and declarations, so confirmed HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF LEINSTER,
by two such eminent chancellors, respecting Jewish marriages THE RIGHT HON. LORD BEXLEY,
in England, the hitherto idle fears respecting our marriages, GEORGE BYNG, ESQ., M. P.
PRESIDENT.
when performed according to our own religious observances
BARON ANTHONY D B ROTHSCHILD,
and institutions, need not trouble the most timid; and all specu-
VICB-PBKSIDENTS.
lation on the subject should finally be set at rest.
Respectfully Yours, 3. II. HELBERT, ESQ. | FREDERICK HART, ESQ.
TREASURERS.
D. C.
SAMUEL COHEN, ESQ. | AARON JOSEPH, ESQ.
LINES SUGGESTED BY A RECENT DEATH. STEWARDS.
Sad is the fate -which teaches man to know CHARLES BLEADEN, ESQ. MAJOR OLIPHANT.
What most delights, first vanishes below; FRANCIS H. GOLDSMID, ESQ. R. PLIMPTON,ESQ.
That all who claim his pity or his love F. HART, ESQ. BARON A. D E ROTHSCHILD
Wait not his will, but that of Him above. J. B. HEATH. ESQ. P. J. SALOMONS, ESQ.
Thus thinks a mortal in his bitter grief, WILLIAM JONES, ESQ. LEWIS WORMS, ESQ.
Surviving ties and hopes give no relief; S. 8OLOMON, Secretary.
These earthly feelings all his soul enthral,
In losing one, he sees the loss of all,
The pious finds in all the will of God,
And humbly bows him to the chastening rod,
^
S HORTLY WILL BE PUBLISHED, (in aid "of the Funds
of the Liverpool Hebrew Educational Institution, for Boys and Girls,) a
Lecture, delivered by the Rev. Morris J. Raphall, M. A., and Dr. 1'h. of Birming-
Chides not the hand that struck the final blow,, ham, at the consecration of the Synagogue, Hardman Street, Liverpool, March 25,
Nor deems all dark because some hopes are so; 5604—1844,—Price Is. To be had of all booksellers.
Looks up to Heav'n with still unchanging trust,
And stops his tears, with—" God is ever just."
A. Q.
W ANTED, by the Congregation of Portsmouth, a Reader,
8O1D h])2* Hebrew Instructor, and Secretary,—if competent to deliver
lectures, in English, will be preferred. Salary £90 per annum.—Applications to
be made to Messrs. Simpson and H. M. Emanuel, Elders, Portsea.
NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Birmingham, Hebrew National School. — The communication of the EWS' INFANT SCHOOL, 127, Houndsditch. A Benefit,.
Hon. Sec. reached us after our columns for this number were preoccupied. in aid of the Funds of the above Institution, will take place at the Theatre
Two Reviews, and much other matter, are in type, and postponed for Royal, Haymarket, on Wednesday the 17th of April, Application for Stalls,
want of room. Boxes, Sec, to be made to J. A. Joseph, Esq., 1, Vine Street, Minories; or to
WALTER JOSEPHS,
Many valued correspondents, whose favors we intended to acknowledge 14th March, 1844. Honorary Sec.
in detail, are prayed to excuse our inability to do ^o* amid the pressure-of
f> week. SSTRUCTIPN I N
of Subscription^—for transmission Q£ the isAue^ free of Advertiser begs most respectfully t a acquaint his Friends afid the fublic "in
extra charge, throughout Great Britain and her colonies, and in such general, that having commenced givirjg~Hessons fi lliS OWu liu-

foreign countries as have a postal convention therewith :—Annual, 10s. 6d. proved principle, which has been known on the continent and in London for the
last fifteen years, he engages to teach the art, and complete any party therein,
—Half-yearly, 5s. 6d—Quarterly, 3s.—payable, always in advance, (by within twenty lessons. If required, a thorough knowledge and practice of every
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T l n n y *IBD BOOK OF THE TESTIMONY OF GOD. Proposals have been close at Two precisely.
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NOTICES FOB T H E ENSUING FORTNIGHT. to the late examination of her young gentlemen pupils.
Friday 12th April 23rd Nisan 8th of 1DW Sabbath at £ past 6. We, the undersigned, were present on the 21st ult., at the Examination of the
Sabb. 13! " 2 4 " 9th " Portion for the Week young gentlemen pupils of Mrs. L. I. Cohen's Academy, Holland House, Ham-
mersmith ; and we do hereby, with much pleasure, bear/testimony as to the great.
Friday 19 " 30 " 15 " Y*K BHn B W l « and even .wonderful improvement, made by the pupils of the said Establishment,
Sabb- 20 " 1st lyar 16 " " • "• ^Portion reflecting great credit on Mrs. L. I. Cohen, and her e&cient masters
for the Week JTtt^DV y n m JOSEPH ALLBN, Bridge House, Hammer- DA.TIO MBLDOLA-.
smith. '
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WILLIAM HANICAN, Corunna
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M AY HOUSE, QRAVESEND.—Mn. and the Misses

Crmwcour, in returning thinks for the liberal patronage wit^i which they
hare been honored, beg to acquaint the Jewish community, that they continue to
Primed by EOWAKB VARTY, 27, Camomile Street, in the f
hallows, Loidon Wall, in the City of London; and Pubh
condnct their establishment on UM same system thnt has hitherto been found so BEKJAMIK STEILL, Paternoster ROW, in the Pariah of St. Fai
I ^ ^ p p i a e s * of their pupils.-^ St. Paulf in the City oi London.
<m the 28th •CA mi APRIL 12, 1844-