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Long Beach Rabbi Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Interfaith Shabbat services for Nov. 18 were postponed while Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft isolates.

The rabbi at Temple Emanu-El has COVID-19.
The rabbi at Temple Emanu-El has COVID-19. (Google Maps)

LONG BEACH, NY — Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, of Temple Emanu-el in Long Beach, has COVID-19, a spokesperson for the synagogue told Patch.

The Friday night, Nov. 18, Interfaith Shabbat services have been postponed while he recovers.

A new date will be announced.

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The synagogue is located on Neptune Boulevard.

No other details about the rabbi's condition were given.

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