The Jewish religion considers one day a year to be especially holy. On that day, God decides what is in store for the coming year. 'At most synagogues, to attend services on that holiday, which this year ends Saturday night, one must have paid annual dues or have bought special tickets. The fees also cover tickets for Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, which was last week. While nearly all congregations offer discounts or free tickets based on need, the regular ticket price can prompt sticker shock. To take an extreme example, Temple Emanu-El, on East 65th Street in Manhattan, charges $2,970 for the best seats, which includes annual membership.' (New York Times, 13 September) Yes we have heard that God is a jealous god, but now it seems he is an avaricious one too!
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