They visited and chatted with Assistant Rabbi Yehoshua Gerstein, and quickly found that despite the geographical differences (YI of the Old City is smack-dab in the middle of the Arab Quarter!) and some socio-economic dissimilarities, they had much in common. Both are not in the forefront of prominent Jewish communal life, yet are working hard to make inroads. President Landsberg wants to initiate a “sister Shul” program, sharing ideas and such. “Shul Websites are today’s Trading Posts for ideas”.
On a recent trip to Eretz Yisroel, YI Pelham Parkway President Charles Landsberg and his 1st Lady, Sharon Landsberg paid a visit to what Charlie laughingly calls “Young Israel of Old Israel”, YI of the Old City in Jerusalem.
They visited and chatted with Assistant Rabbi Yehoshua Gerstein, and quickly found that despite the geographical differences (YI of the Old City is smack-dab in the middle of the Arab Quarter!) and some socio-economic dissimilarities, they had much in common. Both are not in the forefront of prominent Jewish communal life, yet are working hard to make inroads. President Landsberg wants to initiate a “sister Shul” program, sharing ideas and such. “Shul Websites are today’s Trading Posts for ideas”. Comments are closed.
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