NEW YORK
The Jewish Link
THURSDAY, 14 APRIL 2016
BY PHIL JACOBS
Riverdale—It was in late February that Rabbi Jonathan Rosenblatt, Riverdale Jewish Center’s embattled spiritual leader of 31 years, gave notice to its board that he intended to step down from his pulpit.
On April 6, RJC’s membership overwhelmingly approved the proposed retirement agreement, 352-75.
An email sent to shul members from Board President Samson Fine and VP Chaim Haas thanked those who participated in the “special meeting” and apologized “if the tone and tenor became contentious at times.”
In a follow-up email to RJC members, questions were addressed. Rabbi Rosenblatt’s retirement was effective Tuesday, April 12. “His entry into early retirement would follow a board vote to approve the agreement, including the transfer of the residence at 3039 Netherland Avenue to the rabbi.”
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