The consequences of the RCBC decision regarding the Netivot Shalom shul (“RCBC Draws ‘Boundary Line’ on Woman Rabbis,” Feb. 6, 2019) are embarrassing Rabbi Helfgot, dividing the community and serving as another sterling example of the abuse of rabbinic authority.

As for us, we are increasing our donation to Yeshivat Maharat and, despite living on the Upper West Side, have just become members of Netivot Shalom.

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