American Jewry observed Rosh Hashanah this year in traditional manner, combining solemnity and prayer with appeals for the support of the most important Israeli and other Jewish causes, special prayers for Jews behind the Iron Curtain and hopes for world peace in general and peace in the Middle East in particular.
Several hundred speakers on behalf of the United Jewish Appeal and Israel bonds addressed many synagogues across the entire country yesterday. Most of the addresses and appeals for sound financial support of Israeli causes were combined with Yizkor services.
In the large cities throughout the country every available hall, auditorium, even makeshift gathering places especially fitted for High Holy Days was crowded with worshippers. Special services were held for American Jewish servicemen in all Army, Navy, and other military installations in all parts of the world. These services were arranged by the National Jewish Welfare Board which had sent hundreds of rabbis, many of them flying thousands of miles, for this purpose.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
