About 5% of the population interred indicated they were Jewish when they were first incarcerated at Rikers; only about a quarter to a third were either born Jewish or grew up Jewish.
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At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a 'powerful connection' with inmates by leading prayer services – The Forward forward.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from forward.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Historic synagogue in Brooklyn, home to Hebrew Israelites for half a century, set for demolition forward.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from forward.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.