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Are Orthodox Jews ‘Rednecks’ In Their Attitude To Obama?

Posted on November 18, 2008 by Luke Ford

Canadian Orthodox rabbi Reuven Tradburks writes: The point of my article was only tangentially about Obama. It was more about the tone and texture of differences. Once a person is identified as not being on my team – because he … Continue reading →

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Purity of the Camp

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jonathan Rosenblum writes: RECENTLY, AN ad appeared in the two largest haredi daily newspapers seeking men at least 35 years old with a broad knowledge of Talmud, Halacha and aggada, who also have experience giving classes to audiences from varying … Continue reading →

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Some Charedim Ban The Ipod

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Luke Ford

Jameel Rashid blogs: Despite the attempts to elevate the ubiquitous iPod and other similar mp4 recording/playback devices to objects that are "kosher" within the ultra-orthodox Jewish community, the Jerusalem neighborhoods of Geula and Mea-Shearim are now plastered with "pashkevils" posters … Continue reading →

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