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Hadassah's Luncheon.
The excellent health conditions among the Jewish
settlers in Palestine is due to the efforts of the medical
organization sponsored by Hadassah, the Women's
Zionist Organization of America. Thanks to Hadas-
sah's accomplishments, Jews have the lowest death
rate in Palestine, their adult mortality being 13 per
thousand as compared with 20 among Christians and
30 among Moslems. Infant mortality is 115 per thou-
sand among Jews as compared with 187 among Chris-
tians and 217 among Moslems. ,.
Thanks to Hadassah also, skin diseases have been
reduced to a minimum in Jewish schools, and the Ori-
ental eye scourge, trachoma, has been reduced to 10
per cent among the 23,000 Jewish school children in-
spected by liadassah's physicians and nurses, as com-
pared with 62 per cent of the pupils in the non-Jewish
schools. A single paragraph from an Hadassah news
letter speaks volumes in compliment to other achieve-
ments of this women's movement:
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JOSEPH.
Well, I am very happy that my good friend Rabbi Leo
M. Franklin of Detroit has been granted a year's vaca-
tion for travel and study by his congregation, which he
has faithfully served for 30 years. Dr. Franklin is one
of the most popular members o f the American Rab-
binate, who, by his engaging pers onality, has won the
high regard and affection of his colleagues. Ile has been
one of the outstanding leaders in American Jewry, and
contributed a lifetime of constructive service to his co-
religionists.
It was through his efforts that Congregation Beth El
is recognized as one of the leading and most prosperous
congregations in the entire American Jewry. But his
influence extends far beyond mere congregational limits,
and he has been a vital force in every issue that has
affected the Jews nationally. I know that I voice the
sentiment of thousands throughout the country when I
"Is One Religion As Good As
Another?"
By RABBI LEON FRAM
Roman peoples, whose only re
ligion was idolatry, exercised a
highly attractive power over the
at Detroit,
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s. le1;ostoffice
more cultured of these peoples. In
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Mich.. under the At of m
these synagogues the cultured pa-
gans saw for the first time a ra-
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ship. We have no records at all
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to determine whether the pagans
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came to the synagogues or whether
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the synagogue took the initiative
Now, originally, the publication
and invited them, but we do know
$3.00 Per Year
Subscription, in Advance
of a manual indicates that a large
for certain that a considerable
wholesale business is being trans-
To Insure publication. all corr.pondence and news m•tter must reach this
number of conversions were made
often by Tuesday evening of each week. When mailing notice..
acted. Organizations which do
and that these conversions wers
kindly use one side of the paper only.
only a small amount of business
made among the most enlightened
never think of publishing a man-
groups of the Greco-Roman world.
The Detroit Jewish Chronicle invites eorre.pondenee on subjects of interest to
the Jewish people, but disclaims responsibility for an indorsement of the glee
ual. The rabbis also have other
A sentence in the New Testa-
otter Dr. and Mrs. Franklin the wish for a most enjoyable
tap eeeee d by the writers.
manuals. There is a manual for
ment throws a great deal of light
sabbatical year. May he return refreshed and invigor-
officiations at marriages and also
on this propaganda. Jesus say's
ated, prepared to continue his duties as a community
Sabbath Readings of the Torah.
at funerals. The manual is pub-
to the rabbis of his day in Jeru-
lender in that manner which has won for him the high
lished because there are a large
salem: "Ye Pharisees, ye compass
Pentateuchal portion—Gen. 28:10-32:3.
regard of men and women in all walks of life, without
Prophetical portion—Hoe. 12:13-14:10; or 11:7.12:12; or
number
of
such
occasions,
and
a
sea and land to makS a single
regard to race or creed.
simple handy guide is needed for
proselyte." These words reflect
11:7-14:10.
the
proper
conducting
of
them.
It
an energetic proselyting activity.
A Good-will dinner was held recently under the aus-
Kislev 10, 5689
would
follow,
then,
that
the
Con-
We have definite records of mem-
November 23, 1928
pices of the Men's Club of Temple Beth El, Detroit, at
ference of American Rabbis had hers of the imperial family of
The Hadassah health welfare stations, which are located
which Protestants, Catholics and Jews joined in a discus-
published
a
handy
guide
for
the
Rome
being converted to Judaism.
sion of "True Americanism." This is not the first goods
in various parts of the country, last year cared for 10,000
conversion of Christians to Jude- Those who visit Jerusalem today
will dinner of the kind that has been held in this country.
mothers and children. The prenatal and postnatal treat-
ism
because
there
have
been
a
are
shown
the grave of Queen
One was held two years ago in Pittsburgh, at which time
large number of such occasions. Helena of Adiabene, or Assyria,
ment and instruction to mothers, the supply of fresh milk
The original agricultural reasons for the observ-
the Men's Society of Congregation Roder Shalom was the
Or
a
layman
might
even
judge
who
was
converted
to Judaism and
to infants and practical demonstrations in the care of the
host. I think that similar dinners were held in Cleve-
ance of a number of Jewish f( .stivals find similarity in
from the publication of the manual who in her turn converted a large
land, New York and Baltimore. But what interests me is,
babies has done much to reduce infant mortality. The
just
at
this
time,
that
conversions
portion
of
her
people,
and who re-
the observance of one of the r ost beautiful of Ameri-
that to my knowledge, these dinners have not been con-
nineteenth infant welfare station was opened by Hadassah
from Christianity to Judaism have quested that she be buried in Je-
tinued with our Christian neighbors as the hosts. For
Day.,
The
likeness
of
taken a sudden jump in numbers, rusalem.
can holidays—Thanksgiving
recently in Palestine.
example, in Pittsburgh there was a most enthusiastic
Later on, in the eighth century,
and this special measure had to be
gathering, at which were men prominent in the re-
Thanksgiving to our three agr ricultural festivals, Pass-
taken. The rabbis had to he fur- we hear of the conversion of a
Thus, until the burden of health work in the new
ligious, business and professional life of the city. But
nished
with
this
handy
instrument
large
population between the
and
the
generally
con-
over, Shabuoth and Succoth,
for some reason, there has been evinced no disposition to
Jewish settlements is assumed by the Palestine Govern-
to meet the increasing demand for Black and Caspian Seas, the Chit-
continue thee good-will gatherings. I would like to hear
zari. We also learn of the con-
ceded view that these have influenced the spirit of
such
service.
ment, and as long as this burden is one of the responsi-
from my readers in other cities whether these good-will
version of the ruling house of Ye-
Converts to Judaism.
have ever been sponsored by their Christian
Thanksgiving Day, make the holiday to be observed
bilities of the Jewish people, Iladassah must be given dinners
This is not at all the case, how- men in Arabia, and of the black-
friends, or whether as in Pittsburgh, they have been given
perhaps.
the
most
impor-
next Thursday stand out as
ever.
Business—if
I
may
use
the
skinned
Falashas who were once a
the fullest support in continuing the excellent work by Jewish groups and then permitted to die.
P ' f 1 I. in Central At-
tant single day in the America n calendar for the Ameri-
term—business has never been so
recently
sponsored
by
the
Jewish
women.
Thus,
Detroit
Ha-
slow.
During
the
course
of
this
rice,
and
more
can Jew. But the greatest JI iwish significance in con-
livingg in the
Perhaps you will grin with me as you read this from
p
dassah's luncheon becomes magnified in importance
n from Caucasus. In all countries, even
nection with Thanksgiving E My is the most beautiful
to instances of conversio
Christianity to Judaism, both of in modern times, we hear of dis-
piece of writing we have that symbolizes this day. It is
when these achievements are justly measured.
The Tariff Commission has frequently been
con-
Into one of t in gui shed i ndividuals being
themyoung women. factor
the one-hundredth Psalm:
charged with a hyper-protective spirit. A survey
dai one of the most
ve tt ed to Jusm,
of a
The Hadassah luncheon has another significance,
these
y instances the
In the interesting cases being that of
.
of the pending investigations of the commission
d marriage enters
A PSALM OF TH ANKSGIVING.
however, in that it may establish a precedent in vol-
other, there seems to be no niter- Lord George Gordon, a scion o
indicates that one is actually being made with the
for motive, and only a spontaneous one of the noblest families of
purport
of
reducing
a
duty.
The
commodity
is
Shout unto the Lord, all th to earth.
untary giving to worthy causes by our women, to the
interest in adopting a new faith. England, who became a strictly
matzoths, the sacramental bread of the Jews, all
iess;
Neither came as a result of any Orthodox Jew. However, not in
elimination of "schnorring." The number of Jewish
Serve the Lord with
encouragement from the rabbis or single one of the modern instances
of $10,000 of which was imported in 1927. Mat-
Come before His presence with singing.
women's organizations is legion whose chief work is
from any other Jew. When they is there any indication of effort
zoth could neatly be added to the list of important
came to apply they were received on the part of the Jews. The mis-
to sell tickets for dances or raffles or card parties, "for
commodities on which the duty was reduced in the
very calmly and told they must sionary initiative of the Jewish
e
is
God
;
H
Know ye that the Lord
last three years; bob-white quails, paint-brush
first make a careful study of this people stopped in the early am-
charity," it being too readily granted that one must
this era.
handles and phenol.
It is He that bath made us , and we are His,
thing which they are contemplat- turies of
offer something in order to collect funds for worthy
The Jews Decide to Wait.
ing. No pressure whatsoever is
matzoths
came
into
the
limelight
when
the
His
pasture.
His people and the flock o
Now, why did the Jews, still be-
causes; or that "you get nothin' for nothin' " and that
being brought on theft,. They are
yearning of a sentimental New York rabbi for the
lieving in their religion as it
being left free to change their
you
must
therefore
offer
a
meal
or
a
gambler's
card
or
Palestinian brand became known to Senator Cur-
world religion, still believing
minds,
and
for
aught
I
know
they
Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
may both change their minds and that they had discovered the one
tis. That good Indian, with an eye on Jewish
refreshments at a card game in order to present certain
And into His courts with praise;
the conversions may never take true God, and still believing that
votes, especially from the Empire state, quickly
all mankind was one day to adopt
causes
in
their
right
colors.
place.
Give thanks unto Him, an d bless His name.
took the matter up with the Tariff Commission
Speaking of prospective con- the worship of this one God—why
•
and, in spite of the fact that wool and aluminum
Much more, therefore, than the continuation of its
did the Jews stop converting other
vests in this deliberately cool
their faith?
have been badly in needs of an investigation, this
For the Lord is good ; His mercy endureth for ever;
manner, I am exemplifying the men to
work in Palestine will be Iladassah's local achievement
The first—and the same people
queston of matzoths could not be neglected. Be-
Jewish tradition with regard to
And His faithfulness unto all generations.
if the society succeeds in teaching several hundred
proselytism. To many non-Jews will consider it the final answer—
sides', it will undoubtedly be easier for the Repub-
as well as to some Jews this atti• is that they were compelled to
women that there is something noble in direct giving
lican party to hurt the feelings of the manufac-
The Christian empe rors
tude is very surprising. Judaism stop.
turers
of
matzotha
than
those
of
wool
or
aluminum.
claims to be a world religion. It placed a penalty of death both
for a noble work, without resorting to "schnorring"
It upon converts to Judaism and
dauvnivehresnalittiyie . Gno:1
boas? for
t n h o,t
coins in a belittling manner. We take it for granted,
c u o pn ov n ertst Jes;r m w eh yt o r e t ff ic ste cd an the
of the day
Several professors allied with the anti-Semitic
1,
British
Consul
for
Michi-
be
the
The
Hon.
John
Cameron
.
it
worships
shall
•
of course, that in the case of a $25-a-plate luncheon
trody
groups in Hungary have openly stated in press articles
of all mankind, yet it appears not be the only answer, for with the
that it is essential to maintain the numerus clausus or
ire the
gan and Ohio, in an address s before the Zionist District the meal is only an incidental part of the function.
of of the Roman
break-up
to move a finger to bri ng that
emp q uite
Europe became
restricted registration of Jewish students "because other-
laws
wts. who O a n re h
octoinesruimamn:titio
of Detroit on November 8, pointed out that the influ- Think, then, of the educational value of a gathering of
penalty
of
death
y
p
el
p
t
ac-
the
hs
ap
ot
aa
nidty
wa
varied
n
many
wise the Hungarian Christian youth will never be able to
ence of the Old Testament ( m English thought, life and
quainted with &is negative atti-
600 women who present a lump sum of $15,000 to a
compete economically with the much too sagacious Jewish
The second cause that led to
tude
toward
proselytes
are
under
literature was responsible in .large measure for his
cause they hold holy and are in position to say to the
Judaism the cessation of missionizing on
e that
int lligence."
the impression
the part of Jews was that they
.ow , if that's the reason the Christian students in
always manifested this inconsist-
country's interest in the re habilitation of Palestine by
community: "This we give ourselves, without resort- the University
of Budapest and other Hungarian um-
ency, that always it claimed to be actually could not stand up
ing to the indignity of begging, for a movement that is versities are rioting against their Jewish fellow-students,
against the competition of Chris-
the Jewish - people. - This is a view also held by Nahun
a religion of all men yet never
ti an ity and Mohammedanism. Ju-
then they are such babies they ought to be fed from a
sought to interest any but Jews by
sacred to us and should be sacred to all Jewry."
Sokolow, veteran ZionistI Bader, who maintains in his
daism never made any comprom-
milk bottle. I have heard of all sorts of protective
birth.
ises with its converts. They had
measures, but I never dreamed that any group would
"History of Zionism", that "England has been influ-
If the Hadassah leaders succeed in creating such a
When Jews Proselyted.
to accept the whole Torah, the
fall so low in their own esteem as to ask for government
spirit of voluntary giving, they will be setting an ex-
This impression is incorrect.
e. than by Hellas and Latium;
enced by Israel even more
protection against keener competition in brains. Of
There were a number of periods whole of what we now call Ortho-
ample
to
the
community
at
large
which
may
help
to
course, I don't believe any such nonsense, that the Jew-
in Jewish history when Jews as- dozy, the dietary laws and the
by the power and the light : of the Hebrew genius—by
create the spirit of better giving, and at the same time ish brain is keener than the brain of the non-Jew. It no
aumed the aggressive and sent out stringent laws of the Sabbath and
the Passover. In contrast with
happens that, generally speaking, Jewish boys and girls
the Bible." Mr. Sokolow goes even a step further
missionaries to proselytize. In the
removing the evil of always having to offer something
are more given to studying than some others. They are
the rival religions, Christian-
tnuries
before the coming this,
when he declares:
ce ttianity,
own
eager to absorb knowledge. They have been taught the
to the person who gives under the guise of charity.
the Jewish people ity and Mohammedanism, required
of Chris
value of education. But that they are born with more
seemed to have carried on a cons merely a verbal expression of
No people has been so d evotedly attached to the Bible
brain power is a statement that merely accentuates the
siderable missionary propaganda. faith. The pagan world therefore
utter stupidity of these stupid professors who make it.
as the English, and the off ect may be traced in all the
When the Maccabees reconquered more readily exchanged its primi-
the ancient empire of David from tive idolatry for Christianity sr
Perhaps one reason why the students in Hungary
great movements of English history. The Bible has dom-
in the south all the way Mohammedanism than for the
engage in such outrages against the Jews is to try to
mated the whole domestic a nd political life of the English
is nothing uncommon to hear of Jews making
Idumea
to Damascus in the north, theystrict, austere discipline of Judo-
lessen
their
number,
and
so
lessen
competition.
When
to
people for some centuries, and has provided the basis of
large contributions to universities and hospitals, or-
ism.
they reach that stage they write themselves down as
on
pao g f an thip sec o
e m
r
eltle e d co th rn
p u
t c h o e m o
the English conception of p ersonal and political liberty.
third factor was that the dew's
weaklings, unable to hold their own in mental competi-
empire—
phan asylums and numerous other causes, all non-Jew-
tion. They shouldn't be permitted to occupy valuable
them
by
the
edge
of
the
have
never had a soul-saving don-
c
ish in character. The name of John D. Rockefeller, Jr.,
Christians held that all
Now comes another se holar who reminds us of the
room in universities, but should be sent back to the kin-
sword to adopt Judaism. At the trine.
however,
stands
alone
among
the
non-Jews
as
a
liberal
Hellenism
met
for
the
first
dergarten,
where
they
may
have
an
opportunity
to
meet
same
time
the
Jews
were
distribut-
human
beings who were not con-
legend that Judaism and
ing themselves throughout the vested would suffer eternal tor-
minds of their own level.
giver to strictly Jewish movements.
time when 72 Jewish scho lars assembled on the isle of
-
-
Greek empire, establishing mer- meat. It was to save all these
chant colonies in all parts of the millions of souls from torment that
Pharos to translate the Biv e Books of Moses into Greek.
Mr. Rockefeller's gift for Russian colonization is
I notice that John D. Rockefeller, Jr., has contributed
world, and building synagogues or Christian missionaries hastened to
;rand
Rabbi
of
Sweden,
in
his
half a million dollars to assist the Jew in working out his
Dr. Marcus Ephrenpreis, C
not his first contribution to a strictly Jewish cause. In
net
houses of study and prayer whey- the ends of the earth. Jews, on
agricultural
salvation
in
Russia.
Mr.
Rockefeller
has
excellent volume, "The S( ml of the East," a review of
the past few years he has given for the relief of Jew-
ever they went. These synagogues
an example of good-will and tolerance as a trustee of
(Turn to Page Five.)
which appeared on this pa ge last week, in the course of . ish war sufferers, for the Federation for the Support
placed in the midst of Greek and
vast wealth, which could well be followed by others. Ile
When I came back to my desk
after my brief summer interval in
Mexico I found a little book await-
ing me. It was just off the press
and had reached my desk only a
few days before I did. Its title
was "Judaism—A Manual for the
Instruction of Proselytes," pub-
lished by the Central Conference
of American Rabbis.
?•1_)'AEtAhAN@
Thanksgiving and the Jew.
The Influence of the Bible.
Mr. Rockefeller's Gift.
It
his description of his visit to Egypt, tells us something
about Alexandria and th is Bible translation into the
Greek:
Behind workaday Orie nt there are glimpses of the
glamorous Alexandria of bygone ages. The first beacon
acted by Ptolemy U, the founder
on record, the landmark er
stands on the nearby Isle
of the entire race of lighth ousel,
of Pharos. This Ptolemy , caused the establishment of
another kind of lighthouse , too, intended to shed its light
over the whole world. Acc ording to tradition he assembled
72 Jewish scholars on this desolate island, six from each of
. the 12 tribes, that they mi ght translate the Five Books of
Moses into Greek. Every day (thus the Letter of Aristeas
portion of the
runs) each one, independe ntly, translated a
Torah, whereupon they m et together to compare transla-
true that this legend
tions and select the best ye rsion. It is
is disputed. But it is cart sin that this first translation of
nguage, the Septuagint, was one
the Bible into a foreign la
of the most portentous eve ants in the history of our culture.
This achievement in trans lotion Won the first in world lit-
erature to link the peoph ,s together. For the first time,
Judaism and Hellenism m et, and the progress of civiliza-
a due to the fertilizing influence
tion up to our own time i
Septuagint the successful fight
of that contact. With thi
Lganism began on this venerable
of monotheism against po
soil. . . .
Our sincere pride id such Jewish achievement is
marred only by the failur .e of people who have accepted
our Holy Book to subsc ribe to genuine good-will and
tolerance which should,n of necessitate the convening of
a banquet, once a year. to remind representatives of
different creeds that the • creation of amity and under-
standing is not an impos sibility and ought to be a nat-
Such pride is marred even
ural result of true faith I .. many
among our own people
more by the fact that on
are ignorant of the teach iings and contents of the Bible.
There is great satisfactio n in the influence the Bible has
thus far had on many pe oples, but it has been a meager
influence. When this ir ifluence will have spread over
the face of the earth, we may begin to hope for the
coming of the milleniurr
of Jewish Philanthropic Organizations in New York
and for the Young Men's Hebrew Association. In
every case his gift liberally matched the contributions
of the largest givers among the Jews.
His latest gift places Mr. Rockefeller in the highest
ranks of philanthropy, and the fact that he is among
the largest givers to a strictly Jewish movement per-
petuates his name among the noblest humanitarians.
It acts as a reminder to Jews and non-Jews that noble
giving to worthy causes rises above partisan or sectar-
ian lines. It is to Mr. Rockefeller's credit that he is
among the first to rise above partisanship and that he
has learned the true meaning of charity.
A Reservoir for Rabbis.
The call that came to Rabbi Harold F. Reinhart of
Sacramento. Cal., to become Senior Rabbi of Berkeley
Street Synagogue, London. England, emphasizes the
point frequently made that the United States has be-
come a reservoir upon which English Jewry is drawing
for its rabbis.
Thus, the Chief Rabbi of England, Dr. Joseph
Hertz, is a graduate of the Jewish Theological Semi-
nary of New York. The two rabbis of the London Lib-
eral Jewish Synagogue, Israel Mattuck and Solomon
E. Starrels are graduates of the Hebrew Union College
of Cincinnati, of which the late Dr. Joel Blau, who for
a time filled the Liberal Synagogue pulpit. was also
a graduate.
Hope is expressed from time to time that this coun-
try. in view of its commanding position in point of
Jewish numbers, may also, before long, occupy first
place in world Jewry in point of Jewish learning and
cultural contributions. The fact that we are already
the reservoir for rabbis offers some hope that this
dream may conic true even on this Jewishly barren
soil.
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has demonstrated that he possesses vision and he is com-
pletely unfnfluenced by race or creed. and is ready to do
his share in any constructive undertaking for the better-
ment of humanity. The Rockefellers have always con-
sidered well the value of money, and it has never been
used by them in pursuit of an idle, aimless, luxurious
existence. 1 happen to know that the children of John D.,
Jr., are reared in a manner far less extravagant than
many whose parents have incomes of $25,000 a year.
They are taught as their father was taught, the true
values in life, and they do not demean themselves by
stooping to the low level of the snob.
— -
The Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York,
which advertises itself as the pioneer bonding company
of the United States, issues a form to those interested
oin applying for Fidelity Insurance that seems to me to
require correction. A copy which was sent to me has a
space which the applicant must fill regarding his
"Lineage or Birh," and he is asked to report whether he
is "American. English, German, Hebrew. Negro, etc."
What interests me is what shall I enter? I am an
American, native born. I am a Jew, or as the company
intimates, a Hebrew, by religion. I am not conscious
that I am a member of a "Hebrew Race," nor am I a
Jew, nationalistically speaking. I believe myself to he a
member of a spiritual group called "Jews." Why, then,
am I asked to decide whether I am an American or a Ile-
phew? I do not notice the term "Catholic" or "Protest-
ant." in what way am I different from my American
fellow-citizens, except in the matter of religion?
If I answer that I am a Hebrew, then I automatically,
according to the questitmnaire, state I am not an Ameri-
I
can. But I insist that by every standard exacted, that
am an American. What am I to do? I present this prob-
lem to the Fidelity and Casualty Company of New York,
and ask them how to solve it?
Will they please advise me why it is necessary to
know whether I am a Hebrew, so long as I am able to
answer that I am an American?
observe that a German and an Englishman are
required to be specific. Well, I am willing to go along
on that basis. Perhaps I am an English Jew or a Jewish
Englishman. When then? Am I an Englishman or am I
a Hebrew? I do not like to hurt the feelings of such a
fine body of men as govern such an outstanding company,
but I think that perhaps they had something special in
mind when they inserted that word "Hebrew." I am
anxious to know. If you know the local agent, perhaps
you will call his attention to the matter, and have him
query his home office. Frankly speaking, I don't like
that form.
Gems From Jewish Literature
Selected by Rabbi Leon Fram.
SAYINGS FROM THE TALMUD speaking guile; and to such as
curse me, let my soul be dumb.
1.
yea, let my soul be unto all as
Who is wise?—He who learns
dust." Beware of the thoughts of
from everybody.
thy heart and of the temptations
Who is strong?-11e who con-
into which arrogance and ambition
quers himself.
may lead thee. God has, in His
Who is rich?—Ile who is satis-
Word, shown us the way to this
fied with what he has.
grace in the prayer: Two things
Who is honorable?-1Ie whom
have I required of Thee, 0 God.
his neighbors honor.
Remove far from me vanity and
2.
lies--lest I be full and deny Thee
There are three conditions
and say: who is the Lord?--Bach-
which will show what a man is:
ya Ib'N Pakudah.)
The flowing cup, the well-filled
purse, and his anger.
SABBATH, SABBATH ALL
AROUND.
3.
"My 'rabbi' is a great' miracles
The brute is not afraid of sin.
man," declared a devotee, en-
The ignoramus cannot be truly
thusiastically, to a colleague of a
pious.
different sect.
The timid cannot learn.
We were once traveling to-
The bully cannot teach.
gether. Suddenly dark clouds
And he who trades always will
gathered
and a heavy rain began
never be wise.
to fall. It was pouring all around,
but above our heads there were
THE DUTIES OF THE HEART.
blue skies. and we arrived home
Ile that is humble-minded hast-
perfectly dry."
ens to serve God, but he never
"That's nothing," deprecated
boasts of it; neither does he de-
formed by my 'rabbi' are for more
spise the least part of what apper-
of
his hand. "The miracles per-
tains to God's service, whilst the
formed by my 'rabbi' are far more
proud one delays his religious du-
marvelous.
One Friday afternoon
ties. Be, therefore, mindful thou
place humility before mine eyes; we were driving home from a dis-
tant city. It grew late and the
strive continually to acquire it,
sun set. Naturally it was Sabbath
implore God's help thereto, and
all around, when it is forbidden
beg Him to lead thee to it in order
to ride. But on the road through
to perform His will, and lie will
which we traveled it was still
ret thee in the right path thereto,
week-day, and we continued our
and make thy way plain before
journey. There's a miracle for
thee, as we Israelites are praying
you."—(From ''Laughs from Jew-
daily: "O my God, guard cry
ish Lore," by Jacob Richman.)
tongue froth evil, and my lips from
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