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Review from Guidestar Congregation B'nai Jacob-Park Slope Synagogue
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February 4, 2013
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I was pretty sure it was a Chabad house and wondered how a humble emissary of the Rebbe could score such a valuable building. Then I found out it is supposed to be a modern orthodox congregation and the building actually was paid for and belongs to the congregation. I learned that many of the founding members were forced out by the not-so-humble emissary and his dirty politics. Beware of this place--it is a scam and the Rabbi and his family are behind it all!
Alton Hewitt-Hager
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2012
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May 1, 2012
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I also had a disappointing experience at this shul. Not sure what the deal is there (though I've heard some disturbing rumbles about the leadership of the congregation, and ownership of the building). People seem unhappy and withdrawn--certainly not the welcoming, vibrant community that I heard about last year before I moved to the area. There used to be some sort of a music venue in the building which sounded pretty cool. Unfortunately, it is gone. At least there are other orthodox shuls in the area (one's not een Chabad. Congregation B'nai Jacob definitely has a Chabad House feel.
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2012
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March 2, 2012
4 people found this review helpful
Weird vibes, couldn't get any intros to people, people seemed cliquish and rabbi not so warm either. Here for a visit...won't make same mistake again. Thought it was me, but I am generally attractive, knowledgeable and well liked at my home shul.
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