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Rabbi Ralph Genende, Senior Rabbi at Caulfield Shule, is celebrating 10 years of leadership of his vibrant congregation.
He and Henry Greener discuss his past history, his many important positions he has held and some issues of interest and concern.
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Just a short comment. I’ve only recently come across some of Rabbi Ralph’s
articles on the web. They have had such a positive effect on me. My mother
passed away recently – she was suffering from dementia and in a nursing
home. Her passing affected me deeply. However, reading some of what the Rabbi
had to say helped me a great deal. And I’m not even Jewish.