The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-03-25
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AtFs. attehek3n N0auf, WI4t3iS III Tie
sIndependentp concerning Jewish women,
says that in these days when organiza-
ton Is the cry of the hour, it may per-
haps be Interesting to know Of an organ
ization OF the Jewish women of Amer
lea which. in sthe very short space OF two
years. shows remarkable activity.
The Jewish women's congress was one
of the several congresses which COM
prlsed the parliament of religions held
during the Worlds Fair. Like most OF
those congresses 1t was the first ever
convened. but 1t was also the first time
that the Jewish women of America had
assembled as a body for any purpose
whatsoever. The congress of these wo-
men was a delightful surprise, and was
far more successful than had been anti
cipated, twenty-nine cities being repre-
scented by ninety-three delegates. The
Jewish women's congress closed on Sep
TENDER Z, 1893. but not before a perma-
nent organization was effected. which mas
already had a most phenomenal success,
and promises to become a welding pow
or in Judaism. The National Council of
Jewish Women has its headquarters in
Chicago. with over thirty local sections,
which work along the general lines map
ped out by the various National COM
mittees, but each section is active ac-
cording to its local needs.
The primary object of the council is
the study of the Bible and biblical his,
tory and such literature as appertains to
the history and development of Juda-
ism. To this end circles are formed in
various parts of the city. and the MEM
bers belonging to it, under the guidance
of a rabbi, study the Bible and receive
explanations on obscure passages, short
fve-minute papers characteristic of the
lesson or relative to it,. and then open
discussion follows. These circles meet
every two weeks at the residence of the
leaders. The second object of the coun-
ell is to study the best methods of pre-
yentive philanthropy and to engage in
such practical philanthropy as it may
deem proper To this end courses on
scientific philanthrophy and sociology
are held, and monographs on the sub
ject are furnished the member for dis
cussion and study. Philanthropy occu-
pies the last half of the circle meeting.
and is studied on the same plan as re-
l.gion.
The third part OF council work is very
important. viz, the Sabbath-school work
The object of this is to maintain a bet
ter attendance at the Sabbath-schools, in
terest parents in the religious education
of their children, establish mission
schools. and. in short, undertake any
work which will be helpful to the re-
ligious training of the young.
Once a month a general meeting OF
all the circles is held, at which one pap
on religion and one on philanthropy are
read, and open discussion by the mem
bers, usually very animated, follows.
The subjects Of these papers are broad
and varied. Some OF the following will
best show their general character
Religion; Hebrew. Israelite and Jew;
.The Sabbath Position of Women
Among the Jews, Ancient and Modern;
THE Jew in Fiction Isaiah "Philo.''
Philanthropy: Working Girls Clubs
Personal Service .sThe Brotherhood OF
Man as Affecting Social Conditions .In-
stitutional vs.. Family Life
Besides these monthly meetings, two
afternoons have. been set apart for the
discussion of Sabbath-school work. Every
third monthly meeting is held in the
evening in order to provide for the non
leisure class.
The New York section has been in ex-
istence a little more thar a year, and
has over 400 members. Seven circles are
actively engaged IN work and comprise
all sorts and conditions of Jewish wom-
en-, the last circle having been organized
in the, Hebrew. Institute on East Broad
way and Jefferson street.
Use sulphur to prevent miIdew on thu
pants during these ~changeable spring
days.
The longer the days the stronger the
sun. and the plants will want plenty OF
fresh air at this season, even if it is
snowy outside; but beware of direct
draughts.
Plants coming into flower should no,
be shifted into larger pots until after
the blooming, no matter how root-boun5
they may become.
Give window-blooming fuchsias plenty
of light and air, and a day temperature
of seventy degrees. Give enough water
to keep them only moderately moist, MOI
excessively so, and syringe and wash this
leaves often so that the red spider will
not trouble them.
The summer-blooming fuchsias tina
have been resting in the cellar during
the winter may be started into fresh
growth by watering sparingly at first
and gradually giving more light Gu
back the old branches severely to en-
courage the plentiful growth of new
blooming branches.
Be. sure to give fresh air to the plants
In the pits on sunny days and provid.
extra protection for all pit plants during
the cold nights that often occur daring
this Month
After the seeds of the ANIMALS begir
to terminate in the window garden b.
careful not to over-water them, as tn.
young seedlings may damp off" ant
It is quite as important that they shall
not be allowed to become perfectly DIR,
even once. Either extreme is almos
sure to prove fatal.
Shower the foliage of lilies, hyacinth.
and other spring bloomers now burst
ing into bloom; this is very necessary 1
we would keep the leaves in good condi
ton, secure good bloom, and keep tn,
plants free from insects. The red spidel
IS one of the most troublesome plant foe
at this season, and thorough s~yringin:
Of the leaves is about the only way t,
destroy him
Ivies will do well if they are set
little way from the glass; they like
shady corner and plenty of water, a
they are thirsty plants; yet there is sucl
a thing as giving too much water j
%fha drainage is not pprfpct and fh