Program for the Dedication Service of the Avondale Synagogue, Adath Israel Congregation (Cincinnati, Ohio)

September 11 1927

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OPENING PRAYER, DR. DAVID PHILIPSON
The Congregation is seated.
 
PRESENTATION OF THE BUILDING, MR. SAMUEL GLASS. Chairman, Building Committee
 
ACCEPTANCE OF THE BUILDING, MR. SAMUEL ROSENBERG, President
 
HISTORICAL REVIEW, MR. LOUIS WEILAND, Secretary
 
The Cantor and Choir chant
"O cause a new light to shine upon Zion, and may we all be worthy soon to behold its brightness."
 
PRAYER FOR LIGHT, THE RABBI
 
LIGHTING OF THE PERPETUAL LAMP, MR. LOUIS LEVENSON
 
As the Perpetual Lamp is kindled the Rabbi pronounces and the Choir and the Assembly repeat after him the benediction
"Blessed art thou, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who hast kept us in life, and hast preserved us, and enabled us to reach this season."
 
GREETINGS, HON. MURRAY SEASONGOOD, Mayor
 
SECOND PROCESSION
The Assembly rises, The Scroll Bearers, accompanied by their fathers, now make a circuit of the Synagog while the Cantor and Choir chant