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From Sin City to Sacred Service: Rabbi Akselrad’s Legacy of Leadership and Light

Key Takeaways: From Desert to Destiny: Rabbi Akselrad reflects on 37+ years building a congregation in Las Vegas—from just 50 families to a vibrant, thriving Jewish community. Joy as a Jewish Imperative: Instead of leading with trauma, Rabbi Akselrad rooted his ministry in joy, pride, and a lived Jewish identity that inspired generations. Knowledge is the Cure: Jewish resilience begins with Jewish knowledge. Books, history, and stories offer the antidote to hate and ignorance. From Sin City to Sacred Space: Las Vegas is more than stereotypes. It’s also a landscape of spiritual growth…

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