Sanctity of the Synagogue
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The synagogue has served as the center of gravity for Jewish communities throughout history. While Jews attend Shul first and foremost, to pray, many Shuls typically host all sorts of events and meetings as well. What does the halachah say about a Shul accomodating both social comaraderie and communion with the divine at the same time?
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Paper Type | Research Paper |
| Pages | 20 |
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