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As worshipers demand fresh approaches, more congregations are improvising and experimenting with High Holiday services.

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BROOKLYN SHEEPSHEAD BAY Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6, 9:30 a.m., with Kiddush brunch and tashlich to follow, with children’s programs, with Rabbi Shlomo Segal, handicap-accessible, donations greatly appreciated, with Kehilat Moshe, 2801 Emmons Ave., (347) 850-4170, kehilatmoshe.org. LONG ISLAND MASTIC BEACH Wednesday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 5, 10 a.m. services, 12:30 […]

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As we all know, the issue of draft deferments for yeshiva students is roiling
Israel and has the potential of further dividing the country. The rabbinate, under government supervision, should institute a proficiency
set of exams for yeshiva students seeking deferments. A limited number of the
top students would receive deferments for a specified number of years while
all […]

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