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NY AG Letitia James To Attend Shabbat At Nassau Temple Where MLK Spoke
On Friday, a special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. service at Temple Beth-El will feature a keynote speech from New York's attorney general.
GREAT NECK, NY — New York Attorney General Letitia James will deliver a keynote speech Friday at a Great Neck temple service honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The civil rights leader also gave a speech at Temple Beth-El, 56 years ago.
The temple will host a special 7 p.m. Shabbat to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 13.
Dr. King's historic civil rights speech happened at the temple in March 1967.
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"As the reverend’s important words continue to resonate with the synagogue, the community and the country, Temple Beth-El is honored to once again welcome the entire community to memorialize Dr. King and continue sharing his message—which is as relevant today."
Those interested in attending should register online.
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Temple Beth-El, founded in 1928, is the oldest synagogue in Great Neck.
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