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Chabad of Altoona is a home where everyone is welcome - regardless of affiliation, level of knowledge or observance.
We strive to create a warm, welcoming environment to explore and experience our heritage in a non-judgmental and inviting atmosphere.
We are founded on the principle that, while Jews may embrace many levels of observance in their personal lives, there should be a place for all Jews - no labels, no affiliations - to develop a sense of community, to enhance the experience of being Jewish, to learn and enjoy Judaism.
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Intellect is inadequate because not all things can be explained. Intellect needs faith. Faith is impotent because it remains forever obscure. Faith needs intellect. But they are opposites, as contradictory as yes and no: Faith...
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