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Central Synagogue to reopen for Rosh Hashana
NEW YORK -- Rabbi Peter Rubinstein spiritual leader of Central Synagogue, budding architect and historian glanced proudly at the stream of workers putting finishing touches on his shul's $40 million restoration effort.
"Besides my family," said the rabbi, "nothing has occupied me more these past 36 months than working to ensure the well-being of our synagogue and our congregation."
It was three years ago that flames engulfed the midtown Manhattan synagogue, badly damaging the 129-year-old architectural landmark.
On Sunday, Rubinstein and his congregants will formally end their three years of "wandering" when Central Synagogue reopens. They will mark the event with a ceremony...