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St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light
All content by By Joel Alperson
Temple Israel in Omaha, Neb., raised approximately $25 million for a new building even though its membership has been in decline for more than 10 years. (Joel Alperson)

Time to reconsider the Jewish love affair with buildings

By Joel Alperson
Published February 5, 2015
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