An inquiry directed by the Jewish Daily Bulletin to His Eminence Patrick, Cardinal Hayes, for his opinion in the contemplated Passion Play production and the objections raised against it both from a Jewish and Christian point of view, brought forth the reply that the Cardinal does not “comment through the press on matters such as you suggest.”
J. Francis A. McIntyre, assistant secretary, added that it is “needless to say the Cardinal has taken no interest whatever in the presentation of the Passion Play.”
The current issue of the “American Hebrew” quotes the opinions of Bishop McConnell, Father Duffy and Dr. John Haynes Holmes, who deplore the presentation of the Passion Play, as leading to misunderstanding.
The same issue quotes Dr. Stepher S. Wise as declaring that he has, through the American Jewish Congress, joined Louis Marshall in registering a protest against the presentation.
Alfred M. Cohen, president of the Independent Order B’nai B’rith, joined in the protest launched by Mr. Marshall and stated that if Gest and Belasco persist in their production of the Passion Play they will “produce a play on passions.”
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