Rabbi Louis Kruppin has resigned from his position as spiritual leader of Temple Beth El here because, as his wife explained, “dancing and jazz music are inappropriate where religious services are conducted”. The direct cause of his resignation was an attempt by the children of some prominent members of the congregation to stage a performance called the “Beth El Scandals”, an amateur production.
Mrs. Kruppin said her husband’s action was final. “The congregation is too worldly. My husband does not find jazz conducive to spirituality. Imagine trying to pray while people are singing jazz tunes and dancing”, Mrs. Kruppin concluded.
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