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Chief Rabbi of South Africa's opening prayer at the Mandela memorial

Chief Rabbi of South Africa's opening prayer at the Mandela memorial

December 11, 2013 11:00

By Rosa Doherty

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World leaders joined tens of thousands of people at the FNB Stadium to pay tribute to Nelson Mandela. The Chief Rabbi of South Africa opened the prayer service.

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