Cantor Jacob Katz, suing the Consistoire Juif for damages in the amount of 100,000 francs, has lost his case, according to the verdict announced yesterday.
Cantor Katz sued the Consistoire for damages after he had been dismissed from his post for marrying a non-Jewess. The cantor claimed that she had adopted the Jewish faith.
Help ensure Jewish news remains accessible to all. Your donation to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency powers the trusted journalism that has connected Jewish communities worldwide for more than 100 years. With your help, JTA can continue to deliver vital news and insights. Donate today.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.