In the absence of Rabbi Harry J. Stern, a Christian minister preached at Temple Emanu-El.
Rabbi Stern, who has undergone a successful operation at the Royal Victoria Hospital, was replaced by the Rev. Dr. Lawrence Clare. The previous Sabbath the sermon was preached by another Christian clergyman, the Rev. Dr. David MacLennan.
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