Hundreds of Jewish soldiers of the Allied armies in the Middle East, including many Americans, were pouring into Palestine today on Passover furloughs to spend the holiday in a Jewish atmosphere. Traditional “sedorim” have been arranged for them by Jewish institutions here which are also organizing tours of the Jewish settlements.
The Chief Rabbinate of Palestine today ordered that special prayers be held on the first day of passover for the Jewish Brigade which is now fighting on the Italian front, as well as for the armies of the Allied nations. A Passover message was also sent by the Chief Rabbinate to the Jewish Brigade invoking “the Almighty’s blessings on the brave sons of Israel who are fighting the battle of their people and of humanity.”
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