The new school building erected by Congregation Emanu-El, New York City, with 26 rooms and accommodations for 625 pupils, was dedicated on Sunday when over 1,000 parents and children attended the ceremonies. Louis Marshall, president of the congregation, president. Dr. Nathan Krass delivered the opening prayer. Samuel M. Newburger, chairman of the religious school committee, spoke for the committee. A hymn composed for the occasion by Dr. H. G. Enelow, was sung by the student body.
In his address Mr. Marshall said: “This school will serve to perpetuate the spirit of our ancient people for centuries to come. For fifty centuries we have had a marvelous history. Let us hope that for centuries to come our children will meet here to carry on that spirit. Your heritage will be handed on by you and by succeeding generations. The school should prove a real sanctuary to the children as well as the elders of the congregation. I hope that here you will find inspiration that will make you proud to be a Jew, for it is here that you will be able to form the map of your life.”
Twenty-seven teachers are on the staff of the school. During week days it will be occupied by the Hebrew Union College School for Teachers. The auditorium accommodates 800 persons.
The Jewish Community Center of Jersey City, a $600,000 structure containing a gymnasium, swimming pool, clubrooms and an auditorium seating 1,200 persons, situated at Belmont and Bergen Avenues, Jersey City, was formally dedicated Sunday.
Rabbi Charles Block, of Jersey City, Dr. B. S. Pollak, Harry Goldowsky, chairman of the center, and Mrs. H. B. Levine, representing the women of the center, addressed the gathering. Arthur Potterton, Jersey City Commissioner, welcomed the new structure to the city.
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