The members present voted overwhelmingly in favor of hiring Mayer , with the exception of one member who insisted that his negative vote be recorded .
Mayer was appointed as rabbi in a well - attended meeting held on July 19 , 1874 .
The members present voted overwhelmingly in favor of hiring Mayer , with the exception of one member who insisted that Mayer 's negative vote be recorded .
Mayer was appointed as rabbi in a well - attended meeting held on July 19 , 1874 .