The Rabbinical Council of Denver has banned bingo, raffles and games of chance in Denver .synagogues and temples, despite the recent legalization of such activities.
The Council, in a statement to all congregations in the area, said that “the congregations of the city and their affiliated groups should not avail themselves of the recently-voted permission to conduct bingo games or raffles. This policy should also apply to organizations that rent or use the facilities of the local synagogues and temple.”
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