Re: costs of Jewish responsibility

[Terry S. Horowit <horowit...>]

>In Israel, many Jewish commununal costs are taken over
>by the government, particularly rabbi¥s income,
>which is meagre when compared to many other lands.
>The synagogue costs are administered by the
>municipality - again, quite a problem in America
>because of the doctrine of separation - but the
>costs are also much lower than in America.
>

Only if it's Orthodox is it supported financially by the government.
Conservative and Reform congregations have to get by with
contributions and fees paid by their congregations, just like in
America.
Terry Horowit

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