Rabbi Finds Poker LoopholeSportingLife Poker 12 Nov -- The Torah may prohibit gambling professionally, but for a Jewish community at the Temple Beth Shalom, Texas Hold'em is on the cards. The Jewish religion is quite explicit: gambling is out. But remove the greed factor, and we're just playing cards! Rabbi Harry Manhoff of Temple Beth Sholom has created the environment where even orthodox Jews can enjoy a game of poker. A local Texas Holdem tournament will dish out prizes to the winners, all in the name of a little community-building. Texas Holdem events have been used to raise money before, but this is the first time the tourney was opened up to the community and awarded prizes. Back to November 2007 NewsBack to Poker News Index |
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