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Letters To The Editor - September 4, 2026
More than 150 rabbis and communal leaders say Sephardic customs must be passed on through stronger rabbinic leadership, schools and synagogues.
Over 150 rabbis and communal leaders recently gathered to discuss strengthening the Sephardic mesorah, emphasizing that the tradition remains a vibrant, evolving force rather than a 'museum piece'.
Participants emphasized that Sephardic Judaism should not mimic other forms of Orthodoxy to be authentic, focusing instead on looking forward through serious Torah learning and pride in distinctive communal traditions.
Unique customs and melodies are preserved in Brooklyn institutions like Shaare Zion and Har HaLebanon, as Syrian, Lebanese, Egyptian, Moroccan, Iraqi, and Persian communities share broad traditions.
The South Peninsula Hospital Service Area Board will consider a proposal on Thursday, Sept. 10, to transition from a self-perpetuating operating board to one chosen through public elections.
Community members are urged to attend the critical public meeting at South Peninsula Hospital's Entrance B to ensure residents have a direct voice in guiding the facility's future direction.