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Jewish culture thriving outside the synagogue

It used to be that when Jews in New York wanted to connect with other Jews in New York, that they'd join their local synagogue. Today, well, not so much.

"There are plenty of Jews in New York who rarely go to synagogues," said Jonathan D. Sarna, a professor of American Jewish History at Brandeis University, and author of "American Judaism: A History."

"They're more attracted to forms...

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