The Washington herald., 1906-10-28
ZIONISM IN CAPITAL
Local Work for Realization
of the Jewish Ideal.
MEETINGS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
by Means of Lectures aud Social
Gatherings the PrOpaga of
Zionism Is kept Up-UniOn Plan
ming for Home of Its Own-Series
OF Lectures 10 he Given in Future.


q departing soul. what prospect of COM
Portable livelihood is to the impecunious
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-
the and the establishment there Of a
publicly-recognized and legaIly-secUred
home tsuch being the object Of the move
menO the Jews sees "A panacea, both
spiritual and material as Wei as political.
To give here the history OF the growth
Of the Zionistic movement in the world, or
even in this country alone. would be be-
Nond the purpose of this writing. In
recently published encyclopedia 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 is ubiquitous. As President
Friedenwald said in his message TO the
ninth convention of the American FEEDER
alton of Zionists ''The work of ZiOnism
lies not only in Palestine, not only in
Russia, but everywhere. and especially in
America" From the viewpoint of an
Americanized adherent OF the cause, Dr.
Friedeuwald's statement might be recon-
structed to read: '"The work of Zionism
lies not only in New York and Philadel-
phid not only where the Ghetto makes
the necessity more apparent but every
where in the United States. and especially
in the Capital"
The 9IOVement iu Washington.
And certainly the Zionistc movement
ana endeavor is present in Washington.
Tor considering the limited numerical rep
reSeEtation of Hebrews in this city ana
the numerous other attractive fields for
ZioniSm here is little short Of prOdigiOuS.
not to say exceedingly gratifying 10 the
most ina ginative weil-wisher Of the work.
The principal organization in this city
whose work is mainly the propagation Of
Zionism is the Young Peoples Union of
Zion. Although not half decade old
this association has membership of over
l.. and its work is strictly in accordance
with the aims OF the American Fedora
ton Of Zionists. of which il is a member.
Its meetings are held fOrtnightly and are
always instructive and interesting. Every
means Is taken 10 disseminate the aTdor
which should prevail at such gatherings,
and il 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
ings are indicative OF the feeling OF the
membership and others who astend, the
organization is rapidly accomplishing its
goal. and Zionism promises To assume
prominent place among the benevolent in
situations of the city
Meetings begin at 80 O'Clock and af-
Ter a short time spent in the transac-
lion of business, the evening is spent i'm
readings. lectures. debates. or open dis
cussions of interest to the membership as
Prearranged by the literary committee ap-
pointed for that purpose. Among the IN
teTesting 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.
Abram Simon. OF the Eighth Street Tenn
pie. on ''ZiOniSm to the Jews of Ameri-
ca" Rev Dr. Loeb. of the Sixth Street
Temple, on Jewish History" and DIT
Jmber. the Jewish poet, on ''Herod, the
Great
Literary and Social Aspect.
In addition to this means Of diffusing
knowledge OF the Jewish people and slim
ulating 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
Maccabaean. which is the literary organ
of the federation. is widely read by the
members, as we'll as others. and keeps
them informed Of the progress OF the
movement. Other interesting features Of
the meetings are the reports OF delegates
10 meetings of the central organizations
The Southeastern Councu. a branch Of the
federation. Of which the union is d MEM
Der. has its quarterly meetings. usually
in Baltimore. Nd. and they are always
attended by three or more members OF the
local union, elected therefor The trans
actions at these gatherings are always
interesting and the reports of the mem
hers attending arc looked fCr with great
eageTness~ Then too. the federation has
its annual conventions, this year in Tan
uersVille. y Y. from June y TO July
j. and at these the union is always rep
resented by two or more delegates The
reports OF the delegates OF what has
trauspircd at the convention. which are
made on their return, arc always a spc-
cial attraction ~ the meeting
Nor Is the work OF the union limited
TO its efforts in the literary line The
social aspect is not overlooked, and dur
ing the summer months its excursions
down the river are always well attended
a. well as profitable 10 its treasury The
seasoning of indoor labor with outdoor
pleasure. is not mt all diStasteful to the
membership. Outings into the country
and visits en- masSe 10 some place OF in
1crest are not unusual and are alWays
occasions for renewed enthusiasm. ia
the winter dances. balls and festivals are
given. which are largely attended by the
public The season this year viii be-
opened with Il dance ana ball at the
National Rifles ArmOry on the 31st
Instant Thcater parties are also arranged,
aud such plays rs The Shepherd King
and ''Cymbcline" are popular with the
members.
In the charitable field. also. the Young
Peoples Union Ut Zion has been felt
Assistance 20 relieve the conditions OF
coreligioniSts in foreign parts is always
Forthcoming. and local undertakings OF q
benevolent nature are also assisted.
Looking TO the Future.
The arrangements in future are even
more promising. It IS the purpose to pro
coed hereafter along a wCll-outiined plan.
rather than arranging for each meeting
as heretofore. \ semi-annual schedule
is now being prepared as an Improvement
on tho present policy of allowing each
lecturer TO name his subject. To be able
to svmbolize historical events in TIE life
of the Jewish people by amateur per
Torrance presented by members of the
union is also the hope of its present
officers. Should the plans now being
made mature the union will soon have q
home of its own. sufficient TO aCcOmmO-
date its meetings and stationary library
commensurate 10 IFS needs
Whatever may be the divergent views
as Ia thu ultimate practicahility "f The
n al. q.