New Jersey Orthodox Congregations Form Group

More than two hundred delegates and visitors representing nearly a score of communities throughout the state, held an all-day convention here Sunday, at the Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue, and formed the New Jersey Federation of Orthodox Congregations. This will be part of a national federation formed recently in New York, with Borough President Samuel Levy as the president.

Benjamin Berger, who heads the Brisk D’Lito Synagogue of this city, was chosen state president. Vicepresidents elected were J. E. Willner and Samuel Miller, of this city; D. Levine, Perth Amboy; D. Gitkin, Paterson; J. Freiman, Union City; R. Tuppel, Franklin; M. Jacobson, Elizabeth; L. Epstein, Bayonne; and A. J. Goldstein, Jersey City. Harry J. Max, of Jersey City, was elected treasurer and Jacob Chorney, of Newark, secretary.

During the convention sessions, the delegates were addressed by Aaron Levinstone, local attorney, representing City Commissioner Ellenstein; Rabbi Hyman Brodsky, Rabbi Meyer Blumenfeld; Samuel Miller, president of the local Vaad Ha’Kehillah, Harris Selig of New York, executive vice-president of the national federation; and Rabbi B. L. Rosenbloom, also of New York, national executive secretary. Jacob E. Willner, president of the Tzemach Tzedek Synagogue, presided.

The purpose of the state federation will be specifically to strengthen the practice of orthodox Judaism in respective communities; render financial aid to the Yeshiva College in New York; and support movements for more extensive Jewish religious education. A state office will be maintained, it was announced.

The convention was concluded with a banquet in Avon Mansion for delegates and visitors. Mr. Selig acted as toastmaster and among the speakers were Mr. Miller, Mr. Berger, A. J. Goldstein, of Jersey City; and Rabbis Samuel Levy, of Perth Amboy and N. Haifetz, of South River.