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Glasgow leader hits back at bloggers

April 1, 2010 10:27
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The chairman of Glasgow's Giffnock and Newlands Synagogue has launched a contemptuous attack on bloggers who have accused shul leaders of complicity in the sacking of Masorti man Warren Bader by Glasgow Hebrew Burial Society.

Giffnock and Newlands minister Rabbi Moshe Rubin and the shul management have come under intense and anonymous criticism over the departure of Mr Bader, a key personality in the newly launched Masorti Scotland. Those posting on a blog run by Glasgow Jewish Educational Forum have also ridiculed Giffnock and Newlands leaders for their appearance and clothes.

Addressing the shul's annual meeting, Raymond Strang alleged: "The blog was set up by cowards for cowards to post inaccuracies on the community from the comfort of their armchairs.

"I would be more than happy to answer questions on Giffnock shul and Giffnock congregants but I insist on knowing who I am talking to." His comments were applauded by the 50 members who attended.