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In another periodical I perused the sermons of the rabbis, who
spoke about nearly everything except nationalism. They spoke about
how to attain success, about how to behave at the table, etc., etc., so
that one would never know they were written by Jews, except for the
signatures.
I can easily conclude why these Jews disappeared from history, as
they lived in the present only, and thought nothing of the future.
They lost their Jewish modesty: in their editorials I see boastfulness,
love of money and luxuries, card parties, banquets, and dances. I will
leave here soon, as there is no use of further investigation; they have
left behind no deeds that live.
Hoping to meet you in Jaffa, I remain as ever,
Your friend
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