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” The original operating agreement for the property required that if problems arose and the board members could not reach unanimous agreement, they would handle the case through arbitration in a rabbinical court, or beth din. But so far, the two sides have been unable to agree on what branch of Judaism they want to hear their case: Mr. Leviev wants an Orthodox panel and Mr. Mann wants a Conservative panel. The sticking point is over which branch would have the greater experience in commercial matters. If the two sides do not reach an agreement by Wednesday, a lawyer for Mr. Leviev says he will ask a State Supreme Court judge to decide what kind of rabbi should arbitrate the case. An Apollo spokeswoman declined to comment.” more@NYtimes.com