The Jews here, at the nearby Zeilsheim camp for displaced Jews, and in neighboring communities are looking forward to celebrating Passover with many of the traditional holiday foods, which were distributed today by a number of Jewish organizations.
Through the efforts of these organizations each Jew received six pounds of matzohs, two-fifths of a pound of butter, one fresh egg and a quart of Palestinian wine. In addition the Jews received powdered milk, cigarettes, soap, marmalade, and canned meat.
Distribution among the Jews outside of DP camps was made by the Jewish community councils in such cities as Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Offenbach, and Bad Nauheim. In the smaller communities the Committee of Liberated Jews passed out the Passover supplies. Jews in the camps received their share through regular camp channels.
All were thankful today as they waited patiently in line to receive their food, but most of the Jews agreed with the opinion expressed by two orphaned children, who said: “Yes, this is the best Pesach in many years, but we cannot forget those celebrated years ago when all our families were alive. How much better this Pesach would be, if they were here.”
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