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When religious communities split over tradition versus change

Our synagogue's new rabbi wants to change traditions that have been the same for decades and half the congregation is thrilled about the fresh energy while the other half feels like we're losing our identity and the arguments are getting nastier every week.

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Sacred tradition and spiritual evolution can feel mutually exclusive when fear overtakes wisdom.

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