The Washington times., 1918-03-06
JEWS SEE NEW
RACEFREEDOM;;
10y WILL RULE.
THIS PASSOVER
BY BILL PRICE.

Passover Week. beginning at sun
down March - and continuing one
week-the most Joyous of all Hebrew
holIdays-commem the eman-
cipation of Hebrews from Egyptian
slavery, will be celebrated by Wash
!ngtonians OF that faith as never be
fore.
The Feast OF the Passover this year
has a significance to Hebrews that
never existed since the days, 1900
years ago, when Moses led the cohorts
Of Israel to religious freedom, pion-
eers in the same principle for which
the enlightened world is today fight
ing-self determination.
Millions OF Hebrews hope to attain
political as well as religious freedom
as an outcome of the war. Their
hearts have been gladdened by the re-
demption OF Jerusalem. and those who
enjoy the blessings Of freedom ere to
celebrate with hearts overfiowing.
Rehabilitation Of Jerusalem is within
itself an occasion for rejoicing.
Open Homes TO Strangers.
q. Jewish temples and homes in this
city will radiate hospitality TO the
soldier and stranger within the gates;
patriotism will go hand in hand with
cOmmemoration OF religious history
and achievements; the first declara-
tion Of independence in the world will
be hailed as the harbinger of new
declarations.
The most Joyous memories of the
Passover are associated with the
home, where the stranger is welcome.
The hrst and second nights are dis
ttnctively utilized for domestic reun-
ions. That the Hebrew soldier and
stranger in and near Washington may
participate in the full significance OF
the occasion, arrangements have been
made for Sedar services in temples
and homes. These services give full
sway to song, story. and reminis-
cence. The symbols of the Passover
are explained to the young, who are
Inspired to deeper loyalty to country
and religion. The note of patriotism
is TO be emphasized to the fullest ex
tent this year.
MatEah the Symbol
The special symbol of the Passover
IL the unleaVened bread or Matzah.
This was the poor mans bread, be-
, cause It was simply, quickly, and
easily made.
Elaborate preparations have al
ready been made by the Washington
Hebrew Congregation for the H
Street Temple. Following the regu-
lar services early Wednesday eve
hing, March 81, the Sisterhood of the !
Temple, presided over by Mrs. Abram
Simon, wife Of Rabbi Simon, will take |
charge of Sedar services. to which |
there will be invited soldiers from the /
arious camps around Washington. |
The following night. Thursday, there |
will be a Sedar service for civilian |
strangers in the city.
The Sisterhood of the II Street |
Temple has inaugurated an innova-
tion in Sunday school work. Last
Sunday the feast OF Purim was cele- |
brated and every child received a |
thrift stamp, a patriotic member Of |
the congregation having donated $3.50 |
worth OF these stamps for the pUr-
pose.
The Council OF Jewish Women OF |
Washington, whose committee on
hospitality has been active in loca-
ting Hebrew girls in good homes. has |
rented the large building at the south |
west corner OF Tenth and I streets
and will use il to house thirty He
brew girls who came to Washington
, AZ strangers to work for the Govern
ment. Everything possible will be
done to give a real home atmosphere
TO the place. The building will be
opened Saturday night. The girls
Will defray their own expenses.
7. VI. H. A. Gets New Home.
TIE Young Mems Hebrew Associa-
tion has outgrown its quarters at 134T
Pennsylvenia avenue. Backed by fed
Grated Hebrew organizations OF Wash
Ington the Y. NJ. II. A. began welfare
work among soldiers soon after the
war started. Dances and other en-
tertainments have been given reg
ulsrly. to the great enjoyment of
soldiers OF the United States OF all
faiths who have made visits. The as
Eociation has rented the upper floors
Of the building at the north
east corner OF Eleventh street and
Pennsylvania avenue and tomorrow
night will open these quarters with
suitable functions.
The soldier welfare work Of Wash
inEton Hebrews has been widespread. !
Besides that the Y. NJ H. 4. there
have been three committees NJ No