(Jewish Daily Bulletin)
Marriages of Jews performed by duly appointed rabbis of recognized congregations cannot be set aside solely on the ground that the officiating rabbi was not a British subject, according to a judgment handed down by Justice Declos in the Superior Court.
The question arose when Isidore Kahn sought annulment of his marriage to Dame Mildred Gordon, which was performed by Rabbi Herman Abramowitz, a citizen of the United States, and Rabbi of the largest and most influential synagogue in Montreal.
The plaintiff sought to have his marriage annulled on the ground that the officiating Rabbi, not being a British subject, was incompetent to solemnize the marriage.
Emil Carlebach, retired banker, formerly a member of J. W. Seligman & Co., died Friday at the age of 73.
Mr. Carlebach was born in Mainz, Germany, in 1853, and at the age of 17 came to New York City. During his entire business career of more than fifty years he was associated with J. & W. Seligman & Co., becoming a partner in 1901.
Retiring from active business in 1921, Mr. Carlebach had since devoted himself largely to philanthropy. He was particularly active as a director of the Hebrew Technical School for Girls and as a trustee of the Federation of Jewish Philanthropic Societies of Nek York. He was also a member of the Society For Ethical Culture and the Harmonie Club.
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