Judge A. Robb, chairman of the Ontario Liquor License Board, had under consideration today an appeal for issuance of banquet licenses to Jewish applicants for the sale of alcoholic beverages on Sundays.
Allen Grossman, Ontario legislature member, told Judge Robb that Jews and other groups which do not celebrate Sunday as their Sabbath should be granted such licenses for Sunday banquets and social events. Judge Robb heard the appeal when he appeared before a legislative Committee on Commissions.
Mr. Grossman said synagogues in Toronto have refused to permit liquor at wedding receptions on Sundays because this is illegal. He pointed out that many Jewish weddings are held on Sunday because tradition forbids such ceremonies on the Jewish Sabbath. CCF officials indicated agreement, arguing that present arrangements in effect discriminated against those “living in accordance with their own beliefs.”
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