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At Rikers Island, Jewish volunteers find a ‘powerful connection’ with inmates by leading prayer services
Julia Gergely
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JTA
· 4 Apr
Jewish volunteers at Rikers Island, NYC's largest jail, lead prayer services and connect with inmates like Howard Padilla, who found solace and mental health through Judaism while incarcerated.