The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1906-10-28
Local Work for Realization
Of the Jewish Ideal.
MEETINGS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
BY Means of Lectures and Social
Gatherings the Propagation Of
ZioRism Is Kept Up-UniOn Plan
ming for Home of Its Own-Series
OF Lectures TO BE Given in Future.

and what independence Is TO the erstwhile
tyranny ridden people, that ZIonism is
10 the Jews OF the world. II is all Of
these, for in the rehabilitation of Pales-
tine and the establishment there OF a
pubEcly-recognized and Iegally-secured
home (such being the object of the move
menD the Jews sees a panacea, both
sFlIIy-cl and material as well as political
To give here the history of the growth
at the Ziouistic movement in the world. OF
even III this country alone. would be be
yond the purpose of this writing In
recently published encyclopedias concise
description and summary Of the movement
covers twenty pages. Suffice it to say
here that the Zionistic movement Is an
International undertaking Like the Jew
himself 1t il ubiquitous. As President
F'riedenvald said in his message TO the
ninth convention Of the American FEEDER
alton OF Zionists The work of Zonism
lies not only in Palestine, not only in
Russia. but everywhere, and especially in
America" From the viewpoint of an
Americanized adhereut of the cause, DR..
lriedeuwalds statement might be recon
Strucied to read. The work Of Zionism
lies net only in New York and PhiladeI-
phia. not only where the Ghetto makes
the necessity moro apparent, but every
where in the United States. and especially
IN the Capital
The Movement in Washington.
Mud certainly the Zionistic movement
aud endeavor is present in Washington.
Tor considering the limited numerical rep
resentation OF Hebrews in this city and
tbs numerous other attractive fields Tor
Zionism here is little short of prodigious,
not 10 say exceedingly gratifying TO the
most INA glnatve weII-wisher of the work.
The principal organization in this city
whose work is mainly the propagation of
ZiOnisn is thc Young Peoples Union OF
Zion. Although not "a half decade old,
this association has a membership of over
Is, and lis work is strictly in accordance
with the aims OF the American Fedora
lion Of Zionists. of which it is a member.
Its meetings are held fortnightIy and are
always Instructive and interesting. Every
means i taken 10 disseminate the ardor
which should prevail at such gatherings
and If the numerical strength of the at
tendance and the enthusiasm of the par
Elephants IN the discussions readings, and
ADDRESSES which take place at the meet
iugS are indicative of the feeling of the
membership and others who attend, the
organization is rapidly accomplishing It's
goal and Zionism promises To assume a
prominent place amons the benevolent in
stitutions Of the city
Meetings begin at 80 O'Clock. and al
ter a short tine spent in The transac-
ton ef business the evening Is spent in
readings, lectures, debates. or open dis
CussiOuS of interest 10 the membership as
pTeaTraIged by the literary committee APP
pointed for that purpose. Among the in
LeTesting lectures recently heard at the
union are those delivered by Mr. New
ton Of the Persian legation. in this city
on The Jew in Roumania;' Rev. Dr
AbTam Simon, o. the Eighth Street Tenn
pie, on -'ZiOnism to the jews of AmeTi-
ca;' Rev Dr. Loeb, of the Sixth Street
Temple, on Jewish History and Dr.
Imbcr. tho Jewish poet, on .Herod, the
Great"
Literary and Social Aspect.
III addition To- this means of diffusing
knowledge of the Jewish people. and slim
ulatipg interest in the work. the Young
Peoples Union of Zion, has a library cir
culating among its members, including
books and magazines, which has proven
an attractive and useful adjunct The
AIaeeabaean. which is the literary organ
OF the federation. is widely read by the
members as well as others, and keeps
them informed of the progress OF the
movement other interesting features Of
the meetings arc the reports Of delegates
10 meetings Of the central organizations.
The Southeastern Councu. q branch of the
federation, of which the union is "a mem
ber, has its quarterly meetings, usually
ju Baltimore Nd, and they are always
attended by three or more members Of the 4
loc5l union. elected therefor. The trans
actions 81 these gatherings are always
interesting snd the reports of the menu
bcrs attending arc looked for with great
cagerness. Then, toe. the federation has
SIS annual conventions. This year I'm Tan
uersville. \. Y, from June . to July !
= and al these the union is always rep
resented by two or more delegates. The /
reports Of the delegates of what has
trsnSpred at the convention, which are
made on their return, are always q spc- /
cial attraction at tho meeting
Nor is the work Of the union limited
10 its efforts ia the literary line. ThcI
social aspect is not overlooked, and dur I
inS the summer months its excursions I
down the river are always well attended
as well as profitable 10 its treasury. The I
seasoning of indoor labor with outdoor
pleasure is not at all distasteful 10 the
membership. Outings into the country
and visits en- maSSe TO some place OF i'll
terest are not unusual and arc always
occasions Tor renewed euthus asm la
the winter dances, balls, and festivals ar.
given, which arc largely attended by the
public. TIE season this year will BE-
opened with q dance and ball At the
National Rifles ArmUry on the Ist
Instant Theater parties are also arranged.
and such plays as The Shepherd King
and 'Cymbelinc' are popular with The
members.
In the charitable field, also. the Young
PEOPLES Union OF Zion has been felt
Assistance to relieve the conditions of
roreIigionists in foreign parts Is always
forthcoming. and local undertakings OF "a /
benevolent nature are also assisted.
Looking to the Future.
The arrangements in future are event
more promising. It is the purpose TO pro-
coed hereafter along a wcll-outlined plan.
rather than arranging for each meeting
as heretofore. \ semi-annual schedule
IS now being prepared as an Improvement
op the present policy OF allowing each
lecturer 10 name his subject. To be able
ia, svnaboiizc historical events In the life
OF the Jewish people by amateur per
rorrnanee presented by members of the
Union j. also the hope of its present
officers should the plans now being
made mature the union Will soon have q
l.omc of its own. sufficient 10 accomm0-
dat. its meeting and stationary library,
Commensurate to its needs
Whatever may be the divergent views
as TO the ultimate practicabiiity of the
reclamation Of Palestine as home FOR