 From the date of his installation as hazzan until his death his influence was a continually growing power for traditional (Orthodox) Judaism.The synagogue formerly (c.1906) occupied by the Mikveh Israel congregation was built and consecrated during his incumbency.Though his ministry covered the period of greatest activity in the adaptation of Judaism in America to changed conditions, he, as the advocate of Orthodox Judaism, withstood every appeal in behalf of ritualistic innovations and departures from traditional practice, winning the esteem of his opponents by his consistency and integrity.