The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-12-17
SAYS HE ATE NO HAM.
Deposed Rabbi Roscnberg Has an AAdavit
From Saloonkeeper X ress.


From Saioonkeeper Kress.
The Rev. Lyman Rosenberg. the rabbi
OF Temple Beth-Jacob, in Keap street,
Williamsburgh. who was expelled at n
meeting OF the congregation Wednes-
day night because lie ate sliced ham
at the opening OF Huber Kresss saloon
in North Second street. is going to make
things lively for his opponents. He has tho
sworn statement OF Saloonkeeper Kress that
no ham was on the lunch counter on the night
OF the saloon opening. Mr.. Rosenberg went to
tho synagogue last evening to attend the usual
Friday shutdown services in his capacity as
rabbi. There was large congregation. and
Louis Schwartz, the President OF the congre-
CATION. and Rabbi Rossnberg's principal op.
ponent occupied the chair Of President
Silence prevailed az tho deposed rabbi on
tered the synagogue and walked up the centre
aisle. nodding here and there to friends. He
took seat within a few feet Of Mr.. Schwartz.
but neither greeted the other as Is the custom
In synagogues between rabbi and Pres ident.
About ten minutes afterward Mr.. Rosenberg
was surprised to see Rabbi Colmon OF tn Q
Temple Baesar. this city. enter the synagogue
from the dressing room wearing tho robe and
cap Of tho temple Mr.. Schwartz greeted him.
and ms tho new rabbi walked IN the steps to
the altar his eyes fell UPON Mr. Rosenberg,
Mother, greeted the other.
President SCHWARTZ nodded to Rabbi Colm0n
and he hegan the service which lasted moro
than an hour Those members who expected
there would be trouble were. disappointed. Mr..
Schwartz and several OF tho active mem bers
Ind Il conference Yesterday afternoon and de-
cided for the sake OF harmony that II Mr.. Ro-
senherg went to the temple and did not insist
upon conducting the service that he be- al
lowed to occupy chair on tn" ltar. Although
Mr. Rosenberg made no attempt to officiate. he
will be ut the temple again this morning and
insist upon conducting the service.
Mr.. Rosenberg did not learn officially Of his
dacapitation until I o'clock last night. when
upon reaching his house from the synagogue
he found this document awaiting him:
Ny special meeting of the congregation held st the
ierrtd axains. you, and yom are removed from your
duty clergy na an OF Beth.Jacob
JAcon HARRIS Secretary.
What the charges consisted Of wore not
specified. and Mr.. Rosenberg IL yet in doubt
as to the real cause Of his expulsion. He said
SchwartZ's action In causing him to be on
peilel. Mr.. Schwartz had personal grievance
against him. and had Ueen waiting for tho Cd.
portunity to do him harm.
Il never ate any ham at Mr.. Kress's OPEN
ing continued Mr.. Rosen b"r: and who
know it. The tact Of the matter is that there
was no ham or pork on the lunch counter. and
Ihave the statement of Mr.. kress to that Of
feet. That story was instigated 81 that could
be easily dismissed. There Is clique among
the congregation against me. and no matter
what comes am going to do my duty and live
UP to my contract as rabbi. | was engaged for
year and have until next August to remain.
intend to go to tho services regularly every
day and evening ard express my willingness
to ofliciate. II my salary is not paid will con-
suit a lawyer and begin civil proceedings"