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Jewish News
From TorahMusings.com: ▪ Rabbis finally break silence on sex abuse ▪ American Orthodoxy and Its Discontents ▪ RCA Examining Its Guidelines For Individual Membership of Yeshiva Chovevei Torah ▪ Big Brother at a kosher restaurant near you ▪ How do Ashkenazim live long, despite bad … Continue reading
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Tagged agudath israel of america, american orthodoxy, arlington national cemetery, chovevei torah, joseph b soloveitchik, rabbi joseph b soloveitchik
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A Manhattan Memorial For The Victims Of The Tel Aviv Gay Massacre
From the blog of the community of queer frum (Orthodox) women: Last Saturday night, an unknown assailant opened fire on a Jewish support group for gay and lesbian youth, killing three and injuring ten minors. Join us for a community-wide memorial service as we … Continue reading
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Tagged chovevei torah, community speakers, gay and lesbian youth, last saturday night, lgbt jews, rabbi yosef
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‘Can Anyone Grow Up To Be (Shul) President?’
I get off my sickbed Shabbos afternoon and go to this lecture. Last year, a Young Israel shul hired a graduate of the most left-wing Orthodox yeshiva (Chovevei Torah) — as its assistant rabbi. A few months later in response, … Continue reading
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Marc Shapiro Interview
After havdala Saturday night, I seize on the sentimental moment to ask Marc B. Shapiro for an interview before he leaves town. He says he’s leaving tonight. "May I drive you to the airport?" I ask. He agrees. There’s a … Continue reading
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Tagged abode, academic studies, Beverly Hills, chovevei torah, circles, elizabeth new jersey, intellectual interests, jewish educational center, jewish scholar, joseph kushner, kushner academy, life quot, Marc B. Shapiro, marc shapiro, orthodox judaism, Orthodoxy, plan b, saturday night, tape recorder, youth academy
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