From the late 19th century through the middle of the 20th century, synagogue openings in the city of Rochester were repeatedly treated as civic occasions—moments when Jewish congregations stepped into ...

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FLPSS CEO Carol Tegas is slated to lead the new organization after the merger is finalized April 1.

The full economic and social equality she envisioned remains unfinished—and today, progress is facing renewed resistance.