Southern connections
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Southern connections

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I read the article on the Jewish temple in Selma, Alabama, with great interest (“Selma’s only synagogue has 4 members and is fighting for its life,” July 12). I was stationed at Craig AFB, Selma, Alabama, from April of 1962 to June of 1962. During my stay at Craig, I was fortunate enough to make friends with many members of the Jewish community, and when I was off-duty, spent time at the temple on holy days and Shabbat and even tried teaching Sunday school. I was sad to read the article, as that temple was a welcome home away from home for a lonely airman, just looking for some connection with his home and religion.

Barry Werber
Pittsburgh

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