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“Kiryas Skver” Orthodox group quietly plans new village
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MAMAKATING — An Orthodox Jewish sect has kept quiet since buying more than 450 acres in rural Sullivan County, but a booklet circulating in the Jewish community reveals a plan to establish a religious village there. The Skver sect of Orthodox Jews is quickly running out of room in the Village of New Square, its enclave in Rockland County. So in July 2006, the sect paid $6 million for 458 acres, including the old Homowack Hotel, in the Town of Mamakating. A 12-page booklet outlines plans and solicits donations for the new community, which is referred to as “Kiryas Skver.” Times Herald-Record
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