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Melbourne Synagogue Distances Itself From Vile Remarks | Star Observer

Melbourne Synagogue Distances Itself From Vile Remarks | Star Observer
Melbourne Synagogue Distances Itself From Vile Remarks

The Caulfield Synagogue in Melbourne has disassociated itself from derisive comments made by one of its board members on social media against LGBTQI diversity. https://t.co/iebYGugUH9

— Star Observer (@star_observer) July 16, 2020
Author mikeybearPosted on July 16, 2020July 16, 2020Categories Activism, Community, Middle EastTags Aleph Melbourne, Apology, Caulfield Hebrew Congregation, Diversity training, Homophobia, Jerusalem, Rabbi Ralph Genende, Shibu Thomas, Star ObserverLeave a comment on Melbourne Synagogue Distances Itself From Vile Remarks | Star Observer

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