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Schochet is elected

Schochet is elected

June 5, 2008 23:00

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United Synagogue rabbis have chosen one of their most high-profile members to chair their Rabbinic Council. Rabbi Yitzchak Schochet succeeds Rabbi Mordechai Ginsbury. Vice-chairs will be Rabbi Michael Harris and Rabbi Naftali Brawer.

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