The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-03-15
HEBREW NEWS

1t is but two weeks distant to the
first day of the Feast of Passover
which commences on the evening of
Monday, April l. All is hustle, the
young men preparing for the services
Of the Seder, and all families taking
care that large enough supply of
motzoths is laid in to tide over the
eight days of the festival.
On Sunday, March 81, the first an
niversary Of the opening Of the Park
Avenue Temple, will be celebrated at
the Temple. A special program will
be arranged with plenty of local and
out of town speakers.
There was meeting of the Hebrew
Ladies' Sheltering Society, last Sum
day, at the new rooms in Court street.
The newly elected officers, including
President, Mrs Jacobson; vice pres
ident, Mrs Shless; financial secre-
tary, Mrs. Slotnick; recvording secre-
Wittenstein, were installed with fit
ing services. Rabbi Wittenstein de-
livered a speech for the occasion.
The finances of the society are in a
very good condition. Plans are be-
ing made for the organization to be
incorporated.
The eighth of series of whists I'M
der the auspices of the Women S
Auxiliary of the Park Avenue Temple
was held on Wednesday evening at
the residence of Mrs. Isaac Moss, 1909
Fairfield avenue.
er of the Hebrew Free School, and B.
H. S. student, is to leave the city in
a couple of weeks for Chicago, where
he will reside.
A large party of Bridgeporters, in
Guiding Mr.. and Mrs. A. Gottlieb of
189 Golden Hill street, and Miss Sybil
German of 50 William street, attended
the wedding of Mr.. and Mrs Samuel
A. Berger, on Tuesday evening, at
Delmonico's, New York.
At banquet gicen at the Adath
Israel Synagogue on Monday evening,
of the Hebrew Free School, gold
watches were presented to the teach
ers, Principal Samuel Slotnick and
Samuel Schnitzer, lin appreciation for
the faithful services rendered the
school. Golden pins, with the en-
ed to the students who took part in
the recent play at Polls. Addresses
were made by President Samuel Noon
ey and Rabbi Wittenstein. Refresh
ments were then served, bringing the
evening to a pleasant close.
Special services will be held at the
Park Avenue Temple this evening.
Rev. Maurice Thorner will deliver as
usual, a helpful sermon Miss Sybil
German will also render some violin
solos.
In honor of her twelfth birthday,
til
many young friends, last Sunday, at
her residence, SO Harriet street All
the youngsters had a. most delightful
time and will surely long remember
the occasion.
Isidore Kotler, son Of Reverend Kot-
Ter, is to be confirmed at the Adath
Israel Synagogue tomorrow morning.
Isidore will also deliver a speech con-
corning the theological and Biblical
learning to be acquired through the
Hebrew Free School. This is the
first time in the history Of the city
that a youth of his age has been able
to speak freely on such a profound
subject.
At the present, plans are afoot for
the forming of a Women's Auxiliary
to The Young Mems Hebrew Associa-
ton instead of a separate Y. w. H. A.
TOT the yOuIS ltuiSS. All auxiliary OF
this kind would have many advant-
ages over an Independent organiza-
ton.
There will be an important meeting
of the Adath Israel congregational at
the synagogue, next Sunday after
noon.
Y NJ H. A.
At the meeting of the association,
last Sunday, the first half of the new
constitution was read and adopted.
There will be an important meeting
of the Jolly Bachelors next Sunday
afternoon. New officers will be elect
al to GARRY on the work of tho or