Israeli spokesman hears Jews' concerns about Gaza at New Rochelle temple
Photo credit: Meghan E. Murphy | Shahar Azani, spokesman for the consulate general of Israel, speaks at a breakfast at Temple Israel in New Rochelle about the conflict in Gaza Sunday. (Nov. 18, 2012)
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The heightened tensions in the Gaza Strip could be felt in a New Rochelle temple Sunday as congregants peppered an Israeli consulate speaker with concerned questions.
Many at Temple Israel have friends and relatives in Israel. Herb and Edith Meyers, of New Rochelle, have a granddaughter in the Israeli army. And New Rochelle resident Paul Warhit's son, Josh, will begin basic training Wednesday.
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