waldopeircegoestowar:

                                   
How this war is breaking down prejudice and hatred!  

‘It
was the most inspiring service I have ever conducted. Nearly
three hundred Jewish men came in from all parts to celebrate the
Passover—Orthodox and Reform—all joining in the common service I read. I
had the little book issued by the British for the Jewish soldiers and sailors. The
boys really felt their Jewishness on this occasion and I could feel a thrill of
pride as I looked at them They were proud of their heritage of Judaism and Americanism
and their feeling of loyalty to their double heritage was growing more and more
with their stay in France.

Even the YMCA tried to arrange services. A Christian organization promoting a Jewish
religious service and offering to foot the bill! How this war is breaking down prejudice and hatred!’  

Passover
1918 in France, Year
Book of Central Conference of American Rabbis – Photo: American
rabbi and troops, Passover Seder 1918 in France. Jewish Museum of Maryland