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[ 14 ] it becomes difficult of any solution when a leader in Israel is wanted. Our neighbours in America are doing their share of duty and by means of Jewish publications and Jewish colleges they have contributed largely towards altering the gloomy aspect of Judaism amongst its followers. To their zeal and enthusiasm, the civilised world is indebted for the twelve volumes of the Jewish Encyclopedia, which has been completed on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the settlement of the Jews in the United States. Every thinking Jew should feel proud today at the appearance of this monumental work, which gives a full record of his history and religion from the earliest time down to the present day. Let us while taking note of this hopeful literary production, never forget to bow our head in reverence to our brethren in America, who contributed largely to make it a success. We may not agree to follow them in all their ways of thinking and living but let us not withhold this of reverence which they are entitled to. Taking the position of the Jew in America all in all, we can truthfully extend our hand of fellow-ship to each and everyone and say to them in the words of our mother Ruth

"Thy people is my people    And thy God is my God."