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Top Rabbis Condemn Musical Selichot Events, Urge Boycott
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First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 2 hours ago
What happened
The Council of Torah Sages of Lithuanian Jewry has strongly condemned musical Selichot events, urging the public and authorities to boycott and defund them, citing a violation of religious purpose and modesty.
- 01Top rabbis denounced musical Selichot events.
- 02They called for public boycott and no funding.
- 03Events are deemed inappropriate for penitential prayers.
- 04Concerns raised about modesty and religious observance.
- 05Call to adhere to tradition for High Holy Days.
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