Evening journal., 1919-02-24
CITY JEWS HONOR
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Patriotism and Loyalty to
Nation S Ideals Character
lie Meeting
AMERICAN ZATION
IS INSISTED ON

Patriotism and answering loyalty TO
The ideals for which this country stands
were the prevailing sentiments ex-
pressed at an Americanization meeting
Of the Young Mems Hebrew Assocla-
ton, held in their building, Third and
King streets. last night. An interesting
feature Of the program was the reading
Of George Washingt0n's reply to a let
ter Of fellcitation sent TO him by Hebrew
organizations throughout the nation
upon the occasion of his election as
the first president Of the United States.
Rabbi Samuel A. Rabinowltz, who
read the letter. declared that It consti-
tuted one OF the most important monu-
ments in the history Of the Jews in
America. Washlngton,s letter in part
was:
1.-THE llberality Of sentiment toward
each other, which marks every political
and religious denomination Of men in
this country, stands unparalleled in
the history Of nations The affection
Of such a people Is a treasure beyond
the reach Of calculation;' and the re-
peated proofs which my fellow citizens
have given OF their attachment to me,
and appreciation OF my dOings. form
the purest source Of my temporal fe-
llcity. The affectlOnate expressions OF
your address again excite my gratitude,
and receive my warmest acknowledge
ment."
The letter which elected the above
reply, read In part:
1T Is reserved for you TO unite affec-
tion for your character and person,
every political and religious demonina-
tion OF men; and In this viii the He
brew congregations aforesaid. Yield to
no class OF their fellow citizens
We acknowledge you the leader Of the
American armies as His chosen and be-
loved servant; but not to your sword
alone is our present happiness TO be
ascribed that indeed opened the way to
the reign Of freedom, but never was It
perfectly secure, iii your hand gave
birth to the federal constitution, and
you renounced the Joys Of retirement,
to seal by your administration In peace
what you had achieved in war;
The meeting Of the association was
held under the auspices OF the Hebrew
Sheltering and Immigrant Aid Society
OF America. Morris Levy and ]. Harry
Gordon, both Of this city, are ma
tional directors Of the organization.
David Snellenburg was chairman Of
the meeting, and In opening the cele-
bration said that its purpose was pri-
marily to honor the memory a great
hero who lives In every Jewish heart.
Mrs. James N. Ginns, actively engag-
I ed In Amerlcanization work in this city,
spoke upon its practical application in
/ the home she urged all Jewish I'm
migrants TO learn the English language
as the primarily step toward the ao-
quaintance with American Ideals anC
! traditions.
Rabbi Swiren, Of the Adas-Kodescl
/ Synagogue, sixth and French streets
spoke IN Ylddish and paid a glowing
tribute 10 President Wilson. lie dellv
cred an imp0ssioned plea for justice tC
the Jew and a free America, freed from
the throes OF BOlshevism.
Rabbi RobinOwltz, OF the Temple Of
Truth, outlined the part played in the
Revolutionary and Civil Wars by the
Jewish soldier. During the meetine
Morris Gurkowitz and Sol Rosensteiu
sang several Ylddish songs. Miss Sara
Leopold accompanied the singers on
the piano.