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Oligarchy in the Jewish Community From: Abe Simon Posted on: 11/20/05
I read your commentary today and while I have over
the years since I left Buffalo come across some
instances of what you and Ms. Homan in her
commentary describe as how the community at large operates, I must tell
you of my positive experiences also. First of all I agree about Rabbi Isaac
Klein. When my wife and I got married in 1957 he helped her through the
conversion process to become Jewish.
We moved to California and raised our family of 4
Jewish children there and in several Reform temples found open acceptance. In
fact my wife became president of the sisterhood and I school board chairman.
We were comfortable middle-class. When I turned to Jewish Family Services in
need they were there for us. Later when I moved to Denver I was happy with the
large, old congregation there. And now living in Las Vegas I have found the
same. Basically if you want to get involved and work you can do so.
Shalom,
Abe Simon
Las Vegas NV |
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