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June 22, 1976
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An historic occasion will take place on board the U.S.S. Nimitz, nuclear aircraft carrier, when the first Jewish Chapel on a U.S. Navy ship will be dedicated on June 27 at Norfolk, Va., it was announced by Rabbi Judah Cahn, president of the New York Board of Rabbis. The Board is in charge of arrangements for the event. A kosher luncheon will be served the invited guests on board ship. The Brooklyn Jewish Center will present a Torah Scroll and an Ark to be placed permanently in the chapel.

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