Jewish community leader refutes allegations that authorities canceled Yom Kippur & Rosh Hashana services citing security concerns.
By GIL SHEFLER
A member of the Jewish community of Alexandria on Monday denied reports that Egyptian authorities had canceled Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur prayers in the city citing security concerns saying he would personally lead the services during the High Holidays.
Synagogue in Alexandria – Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Public Domain
Yousef Gaon, the caretaker of the Eliahou Hanavi Synagogue, was quoted by a Jewish official as saying pearlers will be held at the 180-year-old house of worship this year albeit without an ordained rabbi or cantor.
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