Kupperman v. Congregation Nusach Sfard of Bronx

Plaintiff, who is a duly ordained Rabbi, seeks injunctive relief against the defendant Orthodox Jewish Congregation, viz. (a) restraining it from discharging him (b) enjoining the interference with the performance of his duties as the Rabbi of said Congregation, and (c) directing the defendant to continue the payment of plaintiff’s salary. Plaintiff avers that the foregoing remedies should be enforced against the defendant in compliance with the findings of a Rabbinical Court (Beth Din) which had rendered a decision on December 13, 1961.

During the trial, this court, sitting without a jury,…