A pledge to block humane slaughter legislation was made by New York State Assembly Speaker Anthony J. Travia at the 45th Anniversary Dinner of Agudath Israel of America.
“The American tradition of religious freedom speaks against the humane slaughter bills because Orthodox Jewry considers them a threat to Jewish ritual slaughter,” Mr. Travia stated.
Mr. Travia was the recipient of an award at the dinner, together with State Senators Edward J. Speno and William J. Ferrall, for their role in the passage of the New York State Textbook Bill, which provides textbooks for non-public school children from the 7th through the 12th grade.
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