The Independent Jewish Congregation which is being formed by Dr. I. S. Moses, will be called Temple Israel. It will be located on the South Side. The financial administration shall be vested in a board of trustees, to be elected annually. The Rabbi shall have full control of the religious affairs of the congregation and of the Sabbath School. The ritual of the congregation shall be the Union Prayer Book, and, in keeping with the character of the congregation, shall be in harmony with Reformed Judaism.

The Rabbi shall organize and superintend a religious school for the instruction of the children of members.

Divine services shall be held on Sabbath eve and morning, and on all Jewish and national holy days.