Report Addressed to the Members of the JCA Council
Samuel Halphon
1910
Religion loses its sway over our brothers here each day. By the force of circumstances it is true, almost all of our coreligionists have already replaced Saturday with Sunday. This last day is dedicated to rest, but work continues not only on Saturdays but also on the other Jewish holidays. Even circumcision, which is still practiced among…
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