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- ↑ Feldman, Olivia (February 17, 2019). "Palm Beach Synagogue cites community, inclusiveness for success on 25th anniversary". Palm Beach Daily News .
- ↑ Waldman, Judy (May 24, 2019). "A Shul With A Story: A Spectacular Synagogue". The Jewish Press .
- ↑ Blumberg, Antonia (2016-12-13). "28 Sacred Spaces That Capture The Stunning Beauty Of Religious Architecture". HuffPost. Retrieved 2021-03-23.
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