Evening journal., 1923-01-25
WOULD ABOLISH
ALTAR Wines
Rosenwald, Decrying Mis-
use, Asks Jews TO Give
Up Franchise
MAY PETITION
PRESENT CONGRESS

NEW YORK. Jan. 25.-Julius
Rosenwald. OF Chicago, presiding
at the Golden JUBILEE Convention
OF sthe Union of American Hebrew
CONGREGATIONS at the Hotel Astor
argued for a petition from the con-
vention 10 the Federal prohibition
authorities, requesting witirirawal
OF the sacramental wine privilege
from Jewish ministers and congre-
cations as unnecessary in religion
and Objectionable in practice.
1--WE are all aware of the scandals
thst have arisen in connection with
the enforcement OF the prohibition
law. or, TO be more accurate, in
connection with certain exceptions
made by the law in favor of sacra-
mental wine" Mr.. Rosenwald said. .
"Orthodox as well as reformed rab- |
bis, as well as religious bodies, have
reiterated the fact that it is not nee
essary to use wine for sacramental
purposes, because grape juice can /
be used as a substitute.
Nevertheless. there are known
TO be certain men who, under the
guise of religion. have misused the
privilege granted by Congress and
have made a business of selling
wine permits, contrary to the intent
OF the law. / have no way cf tell
ing whether this practice is limited
or extensive. Even If it were limit
ed TO one man in one city, Il would
be our business to help the Gov
eminent stamp out this practice
rDa - h~sr- v,,febr,a,. ,,po, sha
head OF any one who is engaged in
circumventing the law.
"As God-fearing and law abiding
citizens we ought TO holp bring Of
renders to task. II these offenders
operate in the name of religion. we
should accept this challenge TO our
self-respect. am, therefore. in
favor of having this convention go
on record on this subject. stating in
the first place, in terms that cannot
be misunderstood. the fact that we
believe 1t is not necessary to use
wine for sacramental purposes: in
the second place that we petition
Congress or whatever body is in
trusted with the enforcement of
law TO take cognizance I
Of our attitude and TO withdraw the
privilege of sacramental wine from Z
Jewish ministers and congrega- a
ions"
DR.. Rosenwald attacked the dis
against Jewish people
At universities. He urged those at I .
he convention 10 closely guard and :
regulate their lives and habits so )
hat no one could impeach a MEM
Der OF the Hebrew faith.
Asserting that friendly inter-racial ,
relations are the only basis for in
good will. Dr. John II.
Finley, chairman Of the Commission !
on International Justice and Good
VIII OF the Federal Council of
Churches, pleaded for more toler- 7
ant understanding in the world. e
If we are to have such a thing
IS an enduring international good l
VIII and universal justice on earth"
ne said, I'VE must begin at home
With inter-racial. inter-denomina- p
lonal good will and inter-nelghbor Z
ocial justice. If Christians and
Iews, dwelling here together in n 6
and of professed religious freedom. Z
annot get along without racial an f
ipafhies, secret prosecutions and T
he injustices OF preiudging. what s
eason is there to expect any such Z
ming as international justice snd Z
-ood Will on earth ?" +
Three thousand delegates and
1sitors attended the convention Z
'anquet tonight. President Hard
ng. who was originally announced $
S the principal speaker, was pre- !
'ented from attending by the Illness
II Mrs. Harding and himself, out
vnt message urging thai Hebrew s
lead a world m we
nent TO return &c bette. appreci-
ltion OF religion. He praised the
strength Of the Jewish faitn and the ,
vide influence OF the Jewish people.