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Category Archives: R. Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff
The Gaon (Genius)
Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff asks if any Shabbos goyim became Nazis. Chaim Amalek: Do any Christian preachers countenance being called “the genius” as part of their title? The job of shabbos goy can be a pretty sweet gig, with tips. Better … Continue reading
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A Boy From The Bronx
I surfed to YUTorah.org and put in “Rakeffet” and the first result was for a 2009 talk Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff gave titled, “A Boy From The Bronx.” “Rabbi Rakeffet discusses the many different spiritual influences he had in his youth.” … Continue reading
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Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff Says YICC Wanted To Record His Shabbat Talks
In this 2014 talk, Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff says (about 37 minutes in): “I had this shaila (rabbinic question) at Young Israel of Century City. They wanted to record me [on Shabbat]. This way they can hear it again. They have … Continue reading
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The Hasidim Conquered America
From a Jewish Press interview with Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff: Today we all wear uniforms. What is the concept of wearing a uniform? What is chassidus all about? It’s beautiful. You have a social order, you build a wall around yourself … Continue reading
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Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff Mentions Me In A Lecture On German Rabbis
The mention comes about 44:40 into his lecture. Rabbi Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff says on YuTorah.com: “You would think was an article in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles one week ago… What’s that guy? Luke Ford? You might think that this … Continue reading
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