Rabbi Louis J. Schwefel was receiving congratulations from members of the local Jewish community today because he had reconsidered his decision to withdraw from the pulpit of Temple Beth-El to enter the advertising business.
Rabbi Schwefel reconsidered his resignation at the urgent request of numerous friends, who convinced him that the temple he has served for many years needs him now more than ever.
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