The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-28
TRAITS OF YOUNG JEWS.
IMPRESSIONS OFF n MISSIONER IN
NEW FORKS HET7O.

Jewish Chndrsn. NE snya, Have Keen Hutel-
lects ana Remarkable Mcmories. but Grasp.
ing Dispositions and N Tendency TO De.
oeit-The Girls Giady and ThouEhtiess.
In his report OF the work Of tho New York City
Mission and Tract Society among tho Hebrews
the Rev. DR.. A. p. Schaufflcr, the Vice President
OF tho society, makes these comments on tho
characteristics of the children OF that race as
found in this city:
Jewish children arc in many respects like
GENTLE boys and girls, but differ In tho follow
Ing points: In their greater respect and obedi.
once to parents and In their restlcssness and ex-
oihohity. Their minds are full of questioning
and curiosity, they are keen of intellect, and
have remarkable memories. They have n ton
dency to untruthfulness and deceit, a g~rasping
disposition for gain, and an unusual studious-
ness, especially among the boys OF the better
class. Added to this, we notice an afectionate
nature and a disposition TO be helpful in the
homo, assuming much OF tho care Of their
younger brothers and sisters. A noticeable
trait In their love Of display in dress. especially
among the girls.
Tho latter are inclined to be somewhat Riddy
and childish, showing q lack Of thoughtfulness.
This ID probably due To the place Hebrew women
nave occupied In the past. being expected chiefly
to fill the position OF housekeeper and mother.
and nothing higher. The boys arc more earnest
and mako better material to work with. We find
many intelligent and capable executions, how
ever, among tho young girls, and we do not fail
to commend them for their patience and domes-
tic virtues. as well as for their industrious spirit.
This last characteristic applies to both sexes.
Even young boys may be seen peddling, and
Jewish girls work early and late with their
needle or ut flower work. bead work, or other
i ,ha They Sonstitute a large. portion OF
York stores. This Willingness to beIp tiSeewiy
parents Is most commendable and sets "a good
example no12D to our american children. We have
father was III or out OF work and tho boy or girl
was the only support Of the family.
"A, distinctive feature OF jewish bows and
girls Is their inbred tendency to copy or follow
each other, like a flock of sheep. In a children's
nuence the whole audience, as is the case with
their parents. Almost a riot could DO caused in
stand the Jewish crowds In the time of Christ.
we notice with interest as Hebrew children
ma1 With Amerieans IN schools and stores they
learn 70 speak English and adopt our customs.
oomewhat to the exclusion OF their own ian.
gnage and religious traditions. This is an as
more broad.minded and ready to adopt new
ideas and religious truths.
Love OF music 10 a strong factor in the posi-
bility of their religious training. Music will
a way influence them. and much can be taught
hymns is something remarkable, and we know
thai OFTEN these hymns are sung In their homes.
,,b H,iA1no III ah ehbsFsssteristic bearing upon the pos
~ liz oOSpoI III
their personal interest in any Christian worker
VINO comes among them and loves them. They
become attached TO missionaries, stopping them
IN tho street, and calling them by name, even
years.
In the list Of possibilities for the children of
THIS race, is that Of their becoming the mercan.
n met eSsaHs' at Of any t1e rs sSnip Sosst s1 of sss bS Of this
signs on lower Broadway bear Jewish names.
A Significant fact, when we think of what part
Palestine. un w
Tho question has been raised as to whether
yews and Gentles can be taught in the same Sum
aay school. Our individual experience has been
that 1t is better TO have them In separate schools.
Tor the reason that the Jewish children are too
sessiess to st stu long enough for the usual
because of their nationality BY the so-caIIed
Shfistian CHILDREN. Most Jews have a fear and
oisike OF Christfans. among whom they class all
themselves In fact. we have found that diner
ent methods Of working with them have had to