Preparations for America’s first war-time Sed since 1918 were completed today in all sections of the country by major Jewish religious, philanthropic and social welfare organizations. Passover observances have been arranged for soldiers, sailors and marines, for the inmates of countless Jewish institutions, and for the sick and the needy wherever they may be. Everywhere the same note is being struck – dedication of this year’s Passover to the struggle for the liberation of all mankind from the yoke of fascism.
In New York the observance of Passover, which starts at sundown on Wednesday, will be made possible for 50,000 sick and needy men, women and children through the facilities of the 116 affiliated institutions of the New York and Brooklyn Federations of Jewish Charities.
Increased allowances from the Jewish Social Service Association and the Jewish Family Welfare Society will enable more than 7,000 families to observe the Seder in their own homes.
In the ten Federation hospitals, matzoth and other Passover foods will be served throughout the eight-day holiday period. At the Montefiore Hospital and Beth Israel the services will be carried over the central radio system to the bedridden patients. At the Hospital for Joint Diseases, patients who desire to attend services, will be wheeled into the synagogue.
More than 3,500 orphan and dependent children will take part in Seder services in private foster homes throughout the city, where they reside under the supervision of the New York Association for Jewish Children and the Brooklyn Hebrew Orphan Asylum.
SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES INVITED TO YWHA SEDER
Jewish soldiers, sailors and marines have been invited to be the guests of the residents of the Young Women’s Hebrew Association at a community Seder, patterned after the home ceremony. A number of refugees from the European war zone will also be guests of the “Y” group. Community Seders for member and neighborhood residents will be held in all 18 Federation community centers.
A unique Seder service to be observed Thursday night will be that sponsored by the Society for the Welfare of the Jewish Deaf. The entire service will be conducted in the sign language, under the leadership of Mrs. Tanya Nash, director of the Society.
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