May I also add that Judaism does not share this concept of freedom of speech. Does freedom of speech mean that we in our synagogue should spread the denial of God’s existence to the extent that it destroys our heritage and the pillars on which Judaism rests?”
Rabbi Toledano concluded, “after much thought and deliberation,” that the governing board of the community should leave Spinoza’s ban in place.
May I also add that Judaism does not share this concept of freedom of speech. Does freedom of speech mean that we in our synagogue should spread the denial of God’s existence to the extent that it destroys our heritage and the pillars on which Judaism rests?”
Rabbi Toledano concluded, “after much thought and deliberation,” that the governing board of the community should leave Spinoza’s ban in place.