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April 19, 1865
Daily Davenport Democrat
Davenport, Scott County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Commentary on the Jewish Passover observance among local Hebrews, noting it as mostly outward form with little religious life, quoting The Jewish Messenger from March 31, 1865, on its unanimity and use for population census via unleavened bread consumption.
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The Jewish Passover.---This is the season of the year in which the adherents of Judaism celebrate the passover. Although there is among some of the Hebrews among us a desire for some higher spiritual life in connection with their ritual observances, it is probable that to the most of them the passover is little more than an outward form, with very little of religious life. The Jewish Messenger, ("Nisan 4. 5625," March 31st, 1865,) says: "We really believe there is more unanimity among us with reference to that than to any other religious duty, except fasting on the Day of Atonement and feasting on Purim. The consumption of unleavened bread is ordinarily considered a fair basis for a quasi census of the Jewish population."
What sub-type of article is it?
Religious Event
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Jewish Passover
Religious Observance
Unleavened Bread
Jewish Messenger
Day Of Atonement
Purim
Domestic News Details
Event Date
March 1865
Event Details
Description of Passover as a seasonal Jewish ritual observance, observed mostly as outward form by local Hebrews, with a quote from The Jewish Messenger highlighting its unanimity and role in estimating population through unleavened bread consumption.