Agoodash Achim of Ithaca, N. Y., Inc. v. Temple Beth-El, Inc.

Senn,

Official Referee. Formerly there were two incorporated Jewish religious societies at Ithaca, N. Y., viz., the Agoodash Achim and the Chevro Kadisho. Each society was what is known as orthodox, but were separate and independent of each other, separately conducting orthodox Jewish religious services in rented quarters. Apparently neither organization was strong enough to build or maintain a synagogue or suitable temple of worship.

In the year 1924, through the influence of the late Daniel Roths*406child and other members of both congregations, a movement was inaugurated having in view a…