Jewish Children in London
8,a,—Janus's comments on the care of Jewish children in the East End of London contains one serious error. Many Jewish mothers in that area and in neighbouring districts do go out to work, although com- parative figures with non-Jewish women are not available. The reasons for the " better care" are manifold, but a few pointers can be mentioned. (1) For many years there have been creches, kindergartens and nurseries in several Jewish settlements in East London, where the standard of child care has been of the highest order. Any child which seems to be in need of attention, medical or otherwise, is attended to promptly by Jewish welfare services, and in this respect the work of that superlative organisation, the Jewish Board of Guardians, stands supreme. • (2) Although undergoing many changes for the worse, the Jewish home, parental responsibility, and all that is implied by these terms, are probably far more important factors in the Jewish child's upbringing than in the life of the non-Jewish child. All these considerations, and the religious educational system within the community, as well as the influence of splendidly-organised youth clubs, help to answer Janus's question.—Yours truly. HENRY SHAW. 34 Linkside. N.12.
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