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Mark Wildes
- Mar 10, 2021
A Different Type of Social Distancing
by Rabbi Mark Wildes In the last few days, more women have come forward accusing New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment. When the accusations began, a photo circulated showing Governor Cuomo embracing one of his accusers. The Governor responded by saying that his usual and customary way of greeting includes hugging and kissing people. In his own words: “…you can go find hundreds of pictures of me kissing people, men, women. It is my usu