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One People, One Purpose, One Prayer for Unity
Jews are very clannish people. I know; I am one. I got confirmation from a welcome source this past Sabbath. was a guest Rabbi at the , where I worship. This Rabbi is one great Rabbi. He’s the former Chief Rabbi of Norway, member of the and presently brings his expertise to world forums and thought leaders. What this wise Rabbi said was, “There’s a difference between being a people, and being a sect.” One simple statement, yet very profound. He goes on to explain, “To be a people is to be inclusive, to be a sect is to be exclusive.” Read next feature >
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