Religion: Organ in Synagogue

Last Friday the beauty of the services in Emanuel Synagogue, Hartford, were enhanced by the playing of a pipe-organ.

Previously the organ had been played only at festivals. Strictly orthodox members of a Jewish congregation hold that music should not be played at services until the Temple of Solomon is restored. Furthermore, organ-playing demands manual labor on the Sabbath.

The innovation was adopted by vote of trustees and congregation. It is expected that some members of the minority will resign.

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