THE JEWS AND THE SABBATH.
By Editor
A WRITER to the San Francisco Jewish Times advocates with much earnestness the observance of Sunday instead of Saturday as a day of rest and worship by the Jews, on the ground of convenience, and says: "There is no denying the fact that in San Francisco the Jewish Sabbath is almost a myth, and that those who adhere to the strict letter of the fourth commandment are few and far between. * In America, where commerce is so largely in the hands of the Jews, and the business they transact so completely through persons of other denominations, the Jew is compelled to ignore what are supposed to be the teachings of his religion, for to act up to them would necessitate a cessation of almost all social intercourse with his non-Jewish neighbors." By the majority of persons this will doubtless be considered an indication of progress on the part of the Jews, as those are usually considered the most progressive who have the least regard for law. It may, however, be considered as an indication of consistency on their part, for, having rejected Christ, their keeping the law could not profit them. Should this move be adopted, they will have progressed one step ahead of their Christian brethren, who accept Christ but reject the law. This is an age of progress. The whole world is moving—downward.