tinguished Jewish publicist, the late M. L. Lilienblum. Among those who contributed their tributes to the memory of the Russian Jewish leader were Achad Ha'am, M. Ussischkin, Ben Ammi, L. L. Levinsky, and other men of prominence. A striking feature of this special number of the Hebrew weekly was a posthumous article of Lilienblum on the subject of "Religiousness out of Love." This article, written in Russia by Herr Lilienblum some six years ago and intended for publication after his death, embodied his ideas of the obligations of the Jewish nationalist toward the Jewish religion. Recognizing the close unity, if not identity between Jewish nationalism and Judaism, Lilienblum has, despite the liberalism of his early life, in his later year come to the conclusion that it is incumbent upon a Jewish nationalist to observe the most important Jewish rites and to adopt all such observances as will tend to preserve the Jews as a nation. By the title, "Religiousness out of Love," Lilienblum means out of love for the Jewish people. And in the course of the article, he points out and illustrates with many citations from the Torah, the national character of Judaism as a religion as well as the religious character of Jewish nationalism.
NEW JEWISH PERIODICALS.
Following the announcement made some time ago, the proposed new Jewish-English monthly to be published in London, has now been definitely decided upon; and according to an advertisement in the Jewish Chronicle, the Jewish Review will appear on the 21st of this month. The editors are Mr. Norman Bentwich and Dr. Joseph Hochman, both of whom are Zionists; and it is understood that the Review will give considerable attention to the literature and activities of our movement. Mr. Bentwich is the son of Herbert Bentwich, and he is the author of a study of Philo, which is the latest book issued by the Jewish Publication Society of America.
The Jewish Chronicle also announces the approaching appearance of a monthly to be devoted to the liberal movement in Judaism, which is better known in this country as reform Judaism. In making the announcement Israel Abrahams says: “For some time back, the publication of a liberal Jewish monthly has been considered, and the plan is now certain to be achieved.. A competent editor has been found in Dr. M. Epstein, and a strong advisory board has been constituted. This advisory board includes representatives of the various phases of liberalism. It contains American reformers like the Chancellor of the Chautauqua, Dr. Henry Berkowitz of Philadelphia, Dr. D. Phillipson of Cincinnati, and Dr. Seligman of Frank- fcrt. The radicals are represented by Dr. Emil G. Hirsch of Chicago, and Dr. Stephen S. Wise of New York. Further to emphasize the international character of the proposal, Rabbin L. Levy of Paris is one of the advisors, while English liberalism is represented by Dr. A. Wolf of Harrow and Mr. C. G. Montefiore of London, and Mr. I. Abrahams of Cambridge. The board is not final, and additions to it may be expected.” -
A HEBREW HYMNAL.
“A Hebrew Hymnaı” has been issued by Mrs. S. Schechter and Mr. Lewis M. Isaacs, which should commend itself to the attention of all those who are interested in having the traditional melodies of the synagogue in their homes for the use of their children. Mrs. Schechter has devoted a great deal of time in the compilation and revision of much of the music that appears in the volume, and Mr. Isaacs has contributed his well-known musical knowledge to the perfection of the notes. Most of the music has been specially arranged by him for the hymnai, and in every case an eftort has been made to give a simple version to the melody with correct harmonization. The transliteration of the Hebrew words with the music is a slight