Reform in the 19th century Yielding to the numerous accusations and complaints brought against "Kol Nidrei" in the course of centuries, the rabbinical conference held at Brunswick in 1844 decided unanimously that the formula was not essential, and that the members of the convention should exert their influence toward securing its speedy abolition.Protocolle der Ersten Rabbiner Versammlung, p. 41, Brunswick, 1844; Petuchowski, Jakob J., Prayerbook Reform in Europe (1968, NY, World Union for Progressive Judaism) pages 336-337 (the entire chapter 15 is devoted to New Versions of Kol Nidre).
Reform in the 19th century Yielding to the numerous accusations and complaints brought against "Kol Nidrei" in the course of centuries, the rabbinical conference held at Brunswick in 1844 decided unanimously that the formula was not essential, and that the members of the convention should exert their influence toward securing its speedy abolition.Protocolle der Ersten Rabbiner Versammlung, p. 41, Brunswick, 1844; Petuchowski, Jakob J., Prayerbook Reform in Europe (1968, NY World Union for Progressive Judaism) pages 336-337 (the entire chapter 15 is devoted to New Versions of Kol Nidre).