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ISRAEL AT 60
Overtones in prayer for Israel
prompt U.S. Jews to reformulate

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Some American synagogues are reformulating the Prayer for the State of Israel to be more consistent with their sensibilities.

By Ben Harris

Published: 04/03/2008

Wary of bringing Middle East politics into the synagogue, some American Jewish worshipers are finding themselves uncomfortable with the traditional Prayer for the State of Israel -- and are changing it to suit their viewpoints.

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