New Square Grand Rabbi Condemns Religious Dispute at Synagogue

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Uploaded by on May 28, 2011

NEW SQAURE - The grand rabbi of a New Square synagogue spoke out today about an alleged arson attack that left a man critically burned.

Aron Rottenberg, 43, has severe burns over half his body following an attack several days ago. His family says the attack stems from the fact that he doesn't worship at the Hassidic community's main synagogue. Instead, they say he prays at the Friedwald Center for nursing and rehabilitation.

Grand Rabbi David Twersky said on a website that the incident brought a lot of tears and pain. He also said whoever needs healing, God should send them healing. In addition, the rabbi went on to state "it's against our ways" to hurt any Jews.

Charged in the attack is 18-year-old Shaul Spitzer. He is facing charges of attempted murder, arson and assault. Police are continuing to investigate and say there is no evidence that the grand rabbi is involved in the attack.

The Rottenberg family is now calling for a state and federal investigation into the case.

http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=282730

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  • i've noticed that the majority of all radical attacks are carried out by males from their late teens to late 20's. Self importance, idealism, youthful ignorance and intolerance... sigh. Society never actually evolves. It just changes slightly.

  • Rebbe.....U need to shave that stinky beard and take a shower!!!

    U remindme.... Adolph Hitler!

  • Squarere Rebbe do us all a favor and go to jail

  • You remind me from Ben Ladin

  • You remind me from Ben Ladin

  • theres no excuse for this behavior and i really hope that he has nothing to do with! what a shameful thing for new square and all of yidden!

  • Too little too late

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