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New Castle Jewish Community Records
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Tifereth Israel was founded as an Orthodox congregation and later affiliated with the Conservative movement. Before making the switch, member Abe Cohen requested a thorough analysis of the “doctrines and fundamental standards of religious practice” of Conservative Judaism.

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