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Senator Sworn with Prayer, Song

Crown Heights' new State Senator Jesse Hamilton was sworn in with an invocation by a rabbi and a special song by Lamplighters students. Full Story, Photos, Video

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zaidy!!!
January 27, 2015 7:08 am

go zaidy!!!!! u rock

Israel
January 26, 2015 9:46 pm

I believe the rabbi was correct singling out Israel. Most African Americans are unaware the Dr martin luther king was a big supporter of Israel and the Jewish people. Many Jews were at the forfront of the Civil movement. There fore the rabbi was totally correct to single out Israel.

Actually....
January 26, 2015 6:38 pm

I understand that the rabbi’s usual way is to express such a prayer that includes Israel. I think that in this case it would be appropriate to mention other places in the world that are suffering or in conflict. Or just make a sincere general prayer for all places in the world that are struggling in some way. It is my opinion that when asked to speak to a varied public, one consider all of the people to be included in the prayer. I felt the rest was great. I’d be interested in opinions about this. I’m not looking for… Read more »

Noah's code for all ...
January 26, 2015 2:16 pm

Rabbi Shimon very nice put!!! The Rebbes man to the world … New York leads the way B”H B”H B”H

Shimon herz
January 26, 2015 11:28 am

What a great Invocation. Covered all grounds. A real kiddush hashem

Reb Shimon "A class act"
January 26, 2015 10:31 am

Shimon, your friendship and loyalty is immensely appreciated.

Morning minyan: (PART II, if you know what I mean).
PS they haven’t been breaking my chops lately).

what a kiddush Hashem
January 26, 2015 7:53 am

The rabbi spoke beautifully. We are the lamplighters of the world and we should never forget that

Go Lamplighters!!!
January 26, 2015 12:45 am

Go Lamplighters Yeshivah!

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