Latent antagonism between the Jewish Orthodox Federation and the Local Schochtem Union was awakened this week when a brick was thrown through the window of the home of Rabbi Yehuda Levenberg, Orthodox Chief Rabbi of Cleveland.
The brick was wrapped in a circular on one side of which was printed: “This is only a warning. Steps will follow.” On the other side was written a protest against the discharge of Herman Weisberger, a schochet, from the American Poultry market.
According to Dr. Samuel Braun, president of the Federation, Weisberger had refused to adhere to the rule that tin rings be fastened to the feet of the slaughtered poultry, as is required in Kashruth ritual. Weisberger complained that it was against the Union’s wishes.
Circulars similar to the one in which the brick was wrapped have been distributed around Cleveland. A new shochet has been hired to replace Weisberger.
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